Max L Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 To continue my saga with lung cancer, Inez and I just returned from the Thoracic Surgeon with the result being that I have Stage 1A Lung Cancer, which if there is good news, than Stage 1A is considered to be good news. We did ask what the outcome would be if I did nothing and was told that the prognosis from her experience is approx. 3 years, which to us was not acceptable. Still have a lot of time left to aggrivate each other. Anyway it has been decided to go with the VAT procedure which is using a camera to hopefully see what she is doing and taking out the upper lobe of my left lung. Inez is going to mark the left side so there is no mistake and they take the right lobe instead.The doctor estimates that it is approx. a two hour operation and that I will be in the hospital 7 - 10 days. She says she likes to estimate a longer time than it might actually be. We plan to do this either Dec 6 or Dec 7. Our 23rd Wedding Anniversary is Dec 3. We always look for something special to celebrate our wedding anniversay, like going to a nudist colony, but guess getting this operation will have to suffice for now. Will really celebrate when it is all over with. Again, I must say that I am so very fortunate to have caught this insidious cancer early, to have such a wonderful, loving and caring wife as Inez along with the greatest children in the world, great relatives, plus so many friends and being involved with the Lung Cancer and Prostate Cancer Support Groups. Would never be able to maintain a positive attitude without all this fantastic support and love. Inez and I thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 MAx Get the Operation this year and celebrate at the nudist colony next year!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lc46 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Good luck to you Dar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Go for it Max. This will be just a bump in the road for you. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Max, Well if I had to pick bwteeen nudist colony and having lc, well, I guess it would be hard to choose which is worse. : Good luck with the surgery. Vats should be easier. prayers, Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Good luck with the surgery. Let us know the date and be sure that Inez knows how to post info. about how you're doing while you're in the hospital. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max L Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 Thanks again to all of you that have replied. You are all so thoughtful and caring it is wonderful and makes me beleive this world is not as crazy as it sometimes seems. Do not know how much computer time Inez will have as she plans on spending most of the time in the hospital with me. If I had a lap computer and the hospital would allow me I would certainly be on it. Thankyou you all again. Do not foget, be positive, do not give up, be your own advocate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Max, Best wishes for the VAT and Inez could always put a poster of a nudist colony on the wall for the time of your recovery. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Our dear Max PLEASE POST NO PIX OF THE NUDIST COLONY But enjoy your anniversary and then forge ahead positively w/ the surgical recovery. All best thoughts and many prayers for you and Inez. Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Max and Inez Will be holding you both in my thoughts and prayers. My best wishes for an easy surgery and a quick recovery. Oh and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY and best wishes for many, many more! Hugs Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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