Anniemac Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Tim had his surgery today and thing didn't go quite as planned. He's OK, but they found that the tumor had wrapped around the vein to his heart, so they had to open his pericardium to be able to remove the tumor. He said they almost stopped the surgery a few times and gave up, but Tim is healthy and his heart is strong and they continued. The surgery took about six hours instead of three, but the doc says he got all the tumor. They had to remove one of the nerves to his vocal cords, so he will be hoarse, but small trade off. They did re-stage him to lllB, but so lucky they were allready doing the surgery. He will have follow up chemo, but I'm not sure what else. He got to his room about 7:00 PM and by 9:00 he sitting up in a chair with a ginger ale watching a ballgame. Granted, he was nodding off, but his color was good and he wanted me to leave him his cell phone. Can't keep the guy down. Thanks for all the good thoughts and prayers. Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Thanks for the update, and I guess there were some mixed emotions going on. Good for the doctors for continuing. Good for him for sitting up and wanting his phone. Good for you for being you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Annie - Happy to see your post and your hubby came through the surgery well. Was thinking and praying for him yesterday! Will continue prayers for his recovery - Terrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Your Tim sounds like a strong person, actually you both sound strong as team. So glad to hear all went well and hopefully you both can get a break and relax now. We will be looking for even better reports as the healing continues! Way to go Tim! -Jack- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marta Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Glad to hear that Tim came through surgery...and is feeling okay. Tell Tim to keep up the healing..and we'll keep up the praying Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karma1976 Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 That is great news though casue the operation seems to have went well regardless of the set back! I am praying for a full recovery!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 it all sounds positive to me.. he's got the spirit that wont ever let him quit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 You have my prayers for a speedy and uncomplicated recovery. It's a tough operation to recover from, but life is worth it. Tell him I'm routing for him. ) Fay A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Annie, it's good to hear Tim is sitting up with the ballgame, his phone, and the gingerale (his taste buds really taste beer). One of my more vivid memories is the amount of gingerale and orange sherbet I went through after my surgery. Keep us posted, David P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanna M. Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 THank God he came out of the surgery ok!! THat's great news. THat is wonderful they were able to get the tumor all out. THank God. Here's to a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Annie, Boy, oh, boy! Tim really came through! Praying for continuing good news and a speedy, uneventful recovery. You guys deserve some smooth waters for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Annie, I am so relieved that Tim's surgery went well. What a roller-coaster ride for you both. Thank you God for helping Tim through this. Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Annie, So glad to heard that Tim came through the surgery well, and that they were able to get all the tumor out. Way to go!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Yea, so glad everything went well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Annie That is wonderful news about Tim. Can't believe he is sitting up and doing so well so soon. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 Annie, that sounds like great news to me. May the healing and recovery be swift. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 Soooooo happy to hear they completed the surgery!!!!!!!!!! Its all those prayers going up!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol Lee S Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 Annie, So glad to hear Tim surgery is over and he's is sitting up! What wonderful news!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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