laflood Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Hello! Thought I'd bring you all up to date about what has been happening to, with and for me the past couple of weeks. My last entry was meeting with Dr. Wood of the U of Washington Medical Center and the scheduling of my lung surgery for 3/22. Well, met with the surgical team and everything was good to go....ooops not so fast! Needed a cardiac consult and release for surgery. Neither my cardiologist nor the only other cardiologist locally could get me in before the surgery date so off I went looking for an alternative cardiologist. Found one at the hospital my daughter works at, got in 2 days later, took all the tests, passed and good to go for real this time! On 3-22, I checked in and waited for my number to come up. Had managed to score a bumper sticker from a lumber guy reading, "Wood is Good" (my doc's name is Dr. Wood) and had the surgical nurses tape it to my incision site and it brought the desired result. Laughter just prior to the incision and a relaxed mood for my slumber. I later awoke to the news that it was a successful surgery. Only the upper left lobe had to be removed, the mass was gone, the lymph nodes all looked good but one was sent for pathology along with the other goodies. My "scar" will be minimal, it is actually an amazing sight to see. I was regularly attended by a pain management team approach, respiratory care team, a superb nursing staff and the dignity and care expected from such a quality medical center. So, all in all, I have gone from death's door in the initial local diagnosis to a future I'm am anxiously looking forword to. I may be jumping the gun at the moment cuz' we're still awaiting the pathology report on our first post-op meet and greet next week. But right now, I've been blessed. Gotta go rest now everyone but I am very happily ensconced right now in my home king sized bed with my dear hubby and getting set to watching a movie with buttered popcorn! Number 1 and most important thing to take note of: If for any reason other than to just do it - GET A SECOND OPINION or keep going until you AT LEAST feel comfortable with who you are dealing with and WHO IS DEALING WITH YOU! Gone are the days where we were taught that doctors were Gods and we were just to accept their words as the God's written rule. We have choices now. Of course one of those choices is to accept whatever is told to you. Personally, if I had made that choice, I think I'd be dead before this time next year. Lucky me, I made a different choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Glad to hear that your surgery was successful! Keeping my fingeres crossed for good news from test results!--Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Wow! You sound really pumped and how GREAT is that??? Good for you. High hopes for more good news with the path reports. Glad you are feeling so well. Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendy Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Wow! I am thrilled you are doing so well and sound so strong this soon post surgery. I hope you continue to do great with your recovery. Mendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 So great to hear that you had a successful surgery. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I'm so happy to hear that you're doing so well. Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 That sounds great. Will pray for good recovery. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 It sounds as if you are doing great! Such good news to hear! I really like the "Wood is Good" bumper sticker idea of yours. Did the doctor get a good chuckle out of that one? So glad things went well and you're back with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 MIGHTY PROUD OF YOU, Lynne! What a great attitude!! Congratulations and Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I'm so glad all went well with the surgery. Hoping for a quick and gentle recovery for you. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betts Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Lynne, It's great to get this update and to hear everything went well!!! I was thinking about you. It is a good thing you went for that second opinion! You said the scar will be minimal - did they use the VATS procedure on you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Excellent news. Keep up that great attitude. Thank you for the info on Dr. Wood and UW Medical Center. I've heard good things about them too. Prayers for good reports, Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 You do have a great attitude. Great news that the operation was a success. Just take your time healing and keep us posted on your pathology results. Good luck, you sound great. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Wood is Good, eh? What a funny idea. I am glad yo are doing so well and I hope the pathology brings yo good news. don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enyaw061032 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 What wonderful news! It seems you made some good choices, and was also one of the lucky ones to catch your cancer early. So happy for you. Keep the good attitude up, and give yourself time to heal. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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