RandyW Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Tuesday thorasic surgeon will do a lobectomy on upper right lobe and as she put it "scoop out" the lymph nodes near the center of my chest. All I could think of when she said that was a melon baller!The hospital has rollaway cots & recliners that almost become a bed so my husband & daughter will take turns holding my hand. I am so glad that they will be there as I am getting a wee bit anxious about this. From what I've read about the surgery (and heard from other posters) it wil not be the easiest in the world but not the hardest either. I have been listening to imaging tapes for the past couple of weeks & feel they are helping me. I will imagine having a circle of guardian angels (aka relatives & friends)around me to support me during this time. I know that I will probably have to do the rad./chemo thing again at some future time but feel that I am up to it & that it will be worth doing. Any prayers that you wish to say on Tuesday will be most welcome. Hint..Hint. I appreciate that there is a message board for lung cancer. I have learned much from all of you & so glad of your support & caring. Blessings.....Creekgirl Hoping for the best results possible and praying for a success!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev'sSister Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Prayers are being sent at this very moment. Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delgrip Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Prayers are on the way from Riverside, CA. Wishing all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonni Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Just said my prayer...having a phone buddy go undergo surgery today...prayers for her too...Good luck to the both of them and God Bless....nonni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Adding my prayers, too~ Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexan Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 my prayers too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 adding my prayers for a successful surgery. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Creekgirl has my prayers. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Prayers that surgery was successful and she heals quickly. Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 More prayers coming, Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Praying for a successful surgery. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Prayers for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Prayers for Creekgirl this week. Prayers for a short stay at the hospital and a speedy recovery. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Prayers always there each day for all the members of the forum. Now prayers for fast recovery and some update. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelofcharlie20 Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Big prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekgirlsc Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Hello All..... Thanks & a special thanks to Randy for posting the "prayers needed" for my surgery. I should have posted sooner but for some reason I have very little energy or stamina...I wonder why? Could it be because I am a lobe short...lol. The surgeon got everything that she went in to get but I ended up staying longer in the hospital because of my DVT & having lost more blood than they thought I would. I was given 2 pints to make up for the loss. I have been walking as much as I can & doing my breathing exercises & taking my meds. but it is really slow going. The pulmonary doctor told me that for my age group I am right on target but to not expect to be back to what I was before. It can take months according to him.I will probably always have the breathing problem. I have also had a large swelling along part of the surgery cut. My husband is referring to it as my "third breast". It is painful & I was in the hospital for a day last week while they tried to aspirate it but all they got was a little blood. I am trying to get in touch with the surgeon to find out what she might want to do about it. It is getting smaller but very gradually & there is bruising there also. But.....& this is my very, very good news. The pathology report showed that there was no cancer in my body at this time so no follow up chemo. The oncologist said there is nothing there to treat. They will do scans at some future time as there is a chance that cancer could come back in 2 years, 5 years or never. But his thought is to just go on with my life as if I will not get it again. I could waste a lot of time worrying about something that may or may not happen. So that's it from the Creek for now....thanks again for all your prayers & positive thoughts & good wishes. I know they had a lot to do with my feeling that I had support from others during this time. Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodogs Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Hi Connie, I got in on this one a little late but just in time for the excellent news. Congratulations to you and your family and your team on the latest developments and best wishes for your continued success. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted December 18, 2007 Author Share Posted December 18, 2007 WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO Glad to hear you are on the mend and healin up all better!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkelley Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Prayers being sent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 That's great news. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 What a great Christmas present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 But his thought is to just go on with my life as if I will not get it again. And that's great advice to follow! I'm so glad for your good news, now just let yourself recover and enjoy the holidays. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I found this late too, and was just getting ready to offer up prayers for your surgery to go smoothly, when I saw that it was finished and you were recovering! Yayyyy! I was VERY happy to read your post. Have a good Christmas, and prayers for healing are going up for you. Nova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 I was thinking of you the other day and did not realize you had posted an update. What GREAT GREAT NEWS! I am so very happy for you! Happy Holidays!! Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Great news. I think your body will gradually absorb the swelling. don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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