masspa Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Sorry it's been awhile - I've been away. Mom decided to go ahead with the surgery. To re-cap, she finished her chemo and radiation, had considerable shrinkage of her tumor, and the PET showed no activity. Her Onc spoke with a surgeon who said that mom's a candidate for a wedge resection. She tormented herself for 3-4 weeks, but finally decided that it would put her mind at ease to have whatever is left taken out. She's definately been given a gift - the chance to remove the nasty little bugger, but it's pretty scarey to think of my 83 y/o mom going under the knife. Her surgery is scheduled for Monday morning, so please send some positive thoughts her way. I'll let you know how she does thanks for everything Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Hi Jen....I'm so happy that everything has gone so well for your mom. I'm sending my wishes for all to go well with surgery and for a fast and uneventful recovery. Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pewjumper Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Jen, If it's of any help, my mom's surgeon absolutely lamented that his 80+ year old patients would get out and run the halls and recover in no time while all the 50 and under wimps would lay there and moan! HAHA! Your mom's in our prayers! I hope she's out 'running the halls' in no time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Sending prayers that mom's surgery goes smoothly. Hang in there. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I will be praying for your mom. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I Hope and pray the surgery is a success for your mother.Let us know how it goes. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Jen, Sending prayers for a successful surgery and a swift recovery. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Jen Sending prayers and positive thoughts for you and your Mom. Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masspa Posted June 3, 2007 Author Share Posted June 3, 2007 Thanks everyone for all your positive energy Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masspa Posted June 3, 2007 Author Share Posted June 3, 2007 Thanks everyone for all your positive energy Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Prayers going up for Jen's Mom -that her surgery goes smoothly Monday and also her recuperation from it. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I am praying for excellent surgery results for your mom and excellent recovery also. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Jen, I hope your mom has an uneventful and successful surgery. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzette Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 My prayers go out to you and your Mother as she has surgery tomorrow. I wish her the best and a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Jen--Prayers for a successful surgery this morning and a speedy and full recovery! Godd Bless you and your mom! Let us know when you can, Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbvh Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Jen, Prayrers for your Mom for a successful surgery today. Prayers for you and your fmaily as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Best of luck with the surgery. I heard something similar to what Pewjumper wrote. When my mom had her bypass they said the older patients in their 80s recovered much easier than the younger ones. I am not sure why that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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