Maryanne Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Hi all I figureed Iwould put this in the good news section. Joel had the fissures implanted yesterday. All went well they did not collapse a lung. He is sore as to be expected as they put the needle in his back 4 times, They did have him medicated so he was fine. Minimal pain and they said he fell asleep. The doctor and all the nurses were wonderful. His gets a CT next Tuesday to make sure eveything is placed right, then they they will perform the 3 Cyberknife sessions. Not sure exactly when. Will keep you informed. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I agree that this is, indeed, good news, Maryanne. GREAT actually. Fred and I were thinking of you both most of the day yesterday. I'm so glad there were no lung collapses or any other problems encountered. Give Joel a big ole hug and an ever so gentle pat on the back for me. Hope he's feeling in good shape for the weekend! Love, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Maryanne Thanks for the good news update. You and Joel continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Maryanne, I checked my pm's before coming here to see if you had news on Joel. Not only do you have news, you have great news. I am very happy for you guys. See you Sat. for a celebration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Hi Maryanne. Good to hear that all went well. Now hopefully Joel recovers quickly and is all ready to go for the next part of the plan. Continued best wishes Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terriep Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Good wishes and prayers for you and Joel. Glad everything is going as planned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Maryanne, So glad to hear all went well! See you and Joel Saturday. Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Glad to hear everything went well. Continued prayers that all goes smoothly. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Well that is Good news!!!! I will keep you and Joel in my prayers... Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 This is great news. So glad the procedure went along successfully. I'm keeping my eye out for your posts and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers always. Hugs , Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat127 Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Kelly felt the fiducials going in (she had no mediation at all) and was a bit sore, but I think by the time they let us leave the hospital (took hrs before the surgeon that implanted the fiducials could look at the xray and release her) she was feeling great and I think I posted on here that she was cooking me a nice dinner that evening. (and I assume you mean fiducials, not fissures. Though I tease Kelly and call them filigrees.) As all her treatments have gone, cyberknife was about the easiest on her. She had some fatigue, but all and all, it didn't impact her much. We find out how it all goes next week when she has a 3 month PET. Great to hear that Joel is doing well and fingers crossed that the treatment is as well tolerated for him as it was for Kelly and here's to great results for both of them!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 WAY TO GO, JOEL!!!!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND PRAYERS FOR GREAT RESULTS!!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Glad to hear this wonderful news! Continued prayers for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Maryanne / Joel, Glad to hear everything went went...Very happy for you....Praying for COntinued success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I am wishing for only good results!! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 That is very good news Maryanne! I continue to keep you both in my prayers. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb73 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Dear Maryanne, You and Joel will be in my thoughts and prayers. It is truly great news that all has gone well. Am sending positive vibes for complete success with those future Cyberknife treatments. As always, Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkelley Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 So glad to hear all went well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 I can't thank you enough for all your kind words and support for Joel. Its a go for next week for the cyberknife. The only little problem is one of the fiducials (thank you Cat for correcting me on what they are called) is a little bit close to another one. But the Dr. does not seemed concerned at all. He will have his treatments next Wed, Thurs and Friday. 2 hours each and that's it, it will be done! All we will have to do is wait for the results from a CT probably in a month or so. Again, we thank you all as usual, you guys are the best. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat127 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Those dang fiducials love to move around. Kelly had some pain and the nurse thought one of them may have moved near a nerve. She said the nurse told her that they were treating someone for just that - never did find out what the treatment was. But all and all, really a pretty easy treatment for her. She had her PET yesterday and we have the appt with her Dr. on Monday to find out what the treatment (3 months ago) may have done. I'm on pins and needles! Let us know how Joel does with the treatment. Kel hates the lying still part, mainly due to some post-nasal drip issues. But she weathered them just fine, nary a complaint. I'm sure Joel will breeze right on through. All my fingers will be crossed, when I'm done typing of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Prayers for a safe and successful procedure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Lots of positive thoughts and prayers for a safe procedure and awesome results! Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Maryanne. getting the fiducials placed is half the battle. I am glad things went ok don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 ROCK AND ROLL...Gamma knife that stuff into oblivion. thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Maryanne, Everything sounds good. Just want you to know that lots of prayers are on the way for Joel's cyberknife next week. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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