Yesterday we saw the surgeon who’ll be doing the lumpectomy, and today we did lab work and paperwork at the hospital. The surgery is scheduled for January 2. It hit Kathy that today was the last thing to do before the surgery. The next thing will involve general anesthesia and cutting. That made her a little nervous, but for now she’s not freaking out. She really doesn’t like anesthesia.
As far as what comes after that, we’ll have to wait on the pathologist’s report. In addition to the tumor, the surgeon will be removing the three lymph nodes closest to the tumor just to make sure the cancer hasn’t spread. The whole procedure will take about an hour and a half. Of course we’ll be at the hospital for a lot longer than that. We have to get there at six, and after checking in, the first thing on the agenda is X-rays. If I understood the surgeon, then they’ll work us into the surgery schedule. This is an outpatient procedure, so we should be home by the end of the day.
As usual, prayers are appreciated.
It sounds positive despite the circumstances. You and your wife and son are in our prayers. I believe there is purpose to everything, one way or another, though it’s not always possible to see it. Not immediately, anyway. Your wife is going to be okay. I just know it.
Thank you very much. The surgeon said Kathy is in the 95% to have a full recovery. I am optimistic that she is going to pull through this okay.
Will be praying for you.
Thank you.
Best hopes for best outcomes!
Thanks.
It sounds like things are going as well as they can. Fingers crossed for you.
It has been my experience that when a surgeon says “Day Surgery” he or she means that it’s a day for them-for the person getting the surgery… it may be quite a bit longer due to recovery. Sneaky, those surgeons.
Correct. What they mean is the patient won’t be staying overnight. The doctor said she won’t be lifting things for a couple of weeks.
When my dad had breast cancer (yes, guys can get breast cancer) he went home the first, however, the surgery went about as well as it can and his lymph nodes were unaffected. The second time he had surgery he also went home, but he overexerted himself and started bleeding through the bandages. You want to make sure your wife doesn’t do that. Even something as simple as putting up the dishes can do it. Make sure she takes time to fully recover.
Thanks. I will. The surgeon stressed that as well.
Again, you guys are in our prayers. Great to hear it sounds as good as it could.
Thank you.
Best of luck Sir. You and your wife will be in my thoughts.
Thank you.