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Title: Cathy's Surgery Update
Post by: Dog Lover on August 21, 2008, 07:52:20 pm

Hi everyone,
This is Cathy's daughter, Tara. Everything went really well today. They got done with mom's surgery about 1 1/2 hours earlier than expected, and the doctor's said her tumor "behaved" in the surgery.  I haven't been able to see her yet since I live a few hours away, so I am getting all the information from my grandparents.  She's in ICU right now and hopefully in a regular room tomorrow. I'll post again when she gets to go home.
Tara

Title: Re: Cathy's Surgery Update
Post by: sgerrard on August 21, 2008, 08:44:25 pm

Tara,

Thanks for the early update. I am glad to hear that the tumor "behaved", we don't like the mischievous ones. She may have to stay in the hospital a few days anyway; maybe  we can get one more update in the mean time?

Steve

Title: Re: Cathy's Surgery Update
Post by: MAlegant on August 21, 2008, 09:14:00 pm

Hi Tara,
Thanks for the update--I've been thinking of your mom all day.  If you could update us again that would be great. 
Marci

Title: Re: Cathy's Surgery Update
Post by: leapyrtwins on August 21, 2008, 09:46:25 pm

Tara -

thanks for the update.  It's great to hear that your mom is doing well  :)

Please tell her we are thinking about her and wishing her the best.

Jan

Title: Re: Cathy's Surgery Update
Post by: Pooter on August 21, 2008, 11:22:52 pm

Tara - I'm glad she's out of surgery.  As Steve said, she may have to stay in for a few more days, but that's expected.  I'm glad the tumor cooperated with them, that's generally good news.  Tell her that we're all thinking of her and are rooting for her during recovery.  She's now a "postie"!  That's great news!

Brian

Title: Re: Cathy's Surgery Update
Post by: Kate B on August 21, 2008, 11:41:59 pm

Tara,

If they finished an hour and a half early, that means it was a very cooperative type tumor.

ICU for 24 hours was the protocal for me too before a regular room.

Thank you for taking the time to post...we hang on updates from family members.

 We often celebrate the good news of the patient, but oftentimes forget to ask how the family members are holding up...How are you doing?

Kate

Title: Re: Cathy's Surgery Update
Post by: Kaybo on August 22, 2008, 08:14:39 am

Tara~
Thanks for the update - we get nervous when we don't hear!   ;)
Will continue to keep her in my prayers...

K

Title: Re: Cathy's Surgery Update
Post by: Debbi on August 22, 2008, 11:05:41 am

Tara- Thanks so much for updating us - we all worry about "our own" when treatment day arrives.  So glad to hear that the surgery went well and that it was shorter than expected - that's definitely welcome news!  Tell her all her AN friends are cheering her on and waiting for her return.

Debbi

Title: Re: Cathy's Surgery Update
Post by: LADavid on August 22, 2008, 11:20:09 am

Hi Tara

Thank you so much for the post.  It sounds like your mom is doing great.  And I have to admit, that was the first time that I've heard the terminology -- the tumor behaved.  That is a very good thing.

Please give your mom our best and wish her a speedy recovery.

David

Title: Re: Cathy's Surgery Update
Post by: Lamsue23 on August 22, 2008, 11:32:03 am

Hi Tara,
     Thank you for the update on your Mom, glad to hear all went well, now time to recover.

     Will keep the prayers going......

Title: Re: Cathy's Surgery Update
Post by: Sammict on August 22, 2008, 12:24:16 pm

Hi Tara

So glad to hear your moms surgery went well. Hope she has a healthy speedy recovery.

Sam

Title: Re: Cathy's Surgery Update
Post by: Syl on August 22, 2008, 02:12:06 pm

Cathy:

Welcome to the growing postie club. Looking forward to hearing from you personally.

Tara:

Thanks for the update.

Syl

Title: Re: Cathy's Surgery Update
Post by: ppearl214 on August 22, 2008, 02:28:01 pm

Hi Tara,

Thanks for keeping us updated!  Please give mom my wellness wishes and tell her congrats for being a "postie" (post treatment)...... sending thoughts and wishes for a speedy recovery!

Phyl

Title: Re: Cathy's Surgery Update
Post by: Jim Scott on August 22, 2008, 02:29:25 pm

Hi, Tara:

I'll just add my thanks for your update on your mom and my relief that she's apparently doing quite well.

Tell her that when ANs don't behave during surgery, they get radiated or, in medical terms, fried.  :)

Jim

 

Title: Re: Cathy's Surgery Update
Post by: cindyj on August 22, 2008, 02:44:44 pm

Just adding to all the other well wishes for your mom!!!  Thanks for updating us, we'll be watching to see how her recovery goes.

Give her our best,

Cindy

Title: Re: Cathy's Surgery Update
Post by: wendysig on August 23, 2008, 12:07:13 am

Tara,
Thanks for the update on your mom.  It's always good to hear when surgery went exceptionally well and it sounds like it did in your mom's case.  Wishing her a speedy  and  smooth recovery,

Wendy