J.C. Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Many prayers for your mother, she already had more than her share of sickness. Hugs Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Praying for your Mom. Joanie ((())) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna D Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 More prayers coming. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masspa Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Sorry I can't hep with much info about the wedge resection. I asked a similar question because Mom (83 y/o) is facing a decision about surgery after her chemo/radiation. Maryann replied with the following: My husband had the wedge section. If she decides to go with it see if they could give her a VATS (video assisted) which is less advasive then normal surgery(only two small incisions) and a faster recovery. As long as they don't spread her ribs as that could prove to be painful. But that would happen in regular surgery also. If I learn any more, I'll certainly let you know Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Prayers for sure. As far as the surgery, no first hand experience BUT I know my mother, if in your mom's situation, would have done the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 OH Sue, I am so sorry! How frustrating. I am glad you are keeping us updated though. Keep doing that. I know nothing about surgery, but you, of course, have my prayers. When is this all going to happen? Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 I just want to thank all of you for being here for me and my family. We don't have a schedule for surgery yet. Someone should be calling my mom soon to tell her what she needs to do next. I will let you know when surgery is scheduled. In the meantime, we are praying hard that this is not cancer. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 Just got the update from my mom and my sister. Surgery is tenatively scheduled for next Wednesday if they can get all the preop stuff done before then. It will be major surgery, a 5" incision, a wedge of her lung removed, a rib will have to be broken and they will biopsy the lymph nodes while they are there. She will then be in intensive care for about 2 days and then be moved to post op where she will stay for at least another 5. There are a lot of concerns to be addressed over her breathing difficulties due to emphysema, her heart (atrial fibrillation) , her diabetes etc. This is what mom wants, so we will take a deep breath and support her in every way before , during and after. Please Keep her in your prayers... Will keep you updated. We are still praying that this is not cancer. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Praying for your mom, Sue. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowergirlie Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 You are all in my thoughts. Hoping with you that it is not cancer. Peace...Flowergirlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Praying for you and your Mom! Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather_T Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Prayers and thought for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Alan and I are sending many prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna D Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Many more prayers being said. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Prayers continuing for your mom and you and your whole family. Please let us know when you can how she is doing after the surgery. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Add mine to the prayer list, hoping for the very best results and a speedy recovery. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betts Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 It will be major surgery, a 5" incision, a wedge of her lung removed, a rib will have to be broken and they will biopsy the lymph nodes while they are there. She will then be in intensive care for about 2 days and then be moved to post op where she will stay for at least another 5. This sounds exactly like what happened to my dad! They did the wedge resection first, tested the tumor and found it to be cancer, then continued to remove the entire lobe it was located on and broke a rib in the process. He was put into a regular room that night, but then transferred to ICU when his blood sugar got terribly out of control. They do a much better job of monitoring the blood sugar in the ICU. (He is diabetic also.) I hope everything goes well for your mom and that it is not cancer. She will be in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Prayers for mom Sue for the best. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Will keep the prayers coming for your mother. Hugs Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Good luck and praying it isn't cancer! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonia Owen Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Sue, My prayers are with you all. Be strong and be brave. Take care Love Soniaxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Sue, you all have my continued prayers for your mom. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted April 28, 2007 Author Share Posted April 28, 2007 Thank you so much , all of you. God Bless you . I will be writing again. It looks like surgery will be Wednesday at 11:15 am.. I will most likely be here asking for prayers the day before. Love & Prayers to all, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Sue, Prayers for Wednesday--Count on it! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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