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onethatcares

(16,563 posts)
Fri Jan 23, 2015, 05:06 PM Jan 2015

today I am a happy man

the surgeon went over the operation today during the post op appointment.

He told us that there was no more cancer in my wifes digestive system components, that it was
"world class" surgery and that my wifes name has been attached to a very successful operatory
procedure.

She spent 7 hours on the table during which they removed the right half of her liver, her gall bladder,
a large section of her bile duct and several small margins of same. They connected her bile duct to
her small colon for drainage and sewed her up. They did remove some lymph nodes for biopsy and they
came back clean along with those several margins I mentioned.

She is now 14 days post op and just beginning to get a little appetite up, she's doing small physical therapy,
and we're doing a bit more on our own.

The relief I feel is enormous, and if she was awake right now I think she'd agree with me.

Although I think we are out of the woods I am going to keep checking into this sub forum, I love you guys.
You helped me through a dark, dark period of my life. It won't be forgotten. Good luck, good wishes and my
own prayers to all of you.

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today I am a happy man (Original Post) onethatcares Jan 2015 OP
Best wishes for a swift and uncomplicated recovery for your wife. woodsprite Jan 2015 #1
So glad. Hope you enjoy your weekend. Hoyt Jan 2015 #2
That's great. Beat wishes! Solly Mack Jan 2015 #3
Fantastic! KaryninMiami Jan 2015 #4
I am so happy for both of you! cate94 Jan 2015 #5
This is wonderful news. I'm so happy for you both! nt Nay Jan 2015 #6
Wonderful news, thanks for sharing!!! n/t slipslidingaway Jan 2015 #7
we are now 25 days post op onethatcares Feb 2015 #8

woodsprite

(12,179 posts)
1. Best wishes for a swift and uncomplicated recovery for your wife.
Fri Jan 23, 2015, 05:15 PM
Jan 2015

They have come so far with surgery and interventions. I know how it feels to get the 'all clear' after cancer surgery for both myself and other family members.

It's an awesome feeling - like you can finally breath again.

Celebrate!

KaryninMiami

(3,073 posts)
4. Fantastic!
Sat Jan 24, 2015, 12:01 PM
Jan 2015

My heart is brimming with joy for you and your wife- so very happy for you both. What an incredible story! Congrats to you both!

onethatcares

(16,563 posts)
8. we are now 25 days post op
Sun Feb 8, 2015, 07:06 AM
Feb 2015

she's still tired and healing but we take walks every now and then for exercise. today we'll walk half a block to the post office and back.

She's eating a little more each day according to the chart furnished by the surgeons, still no alcohol or raw celery.

The disability folks are starting to pester her about going back to work, are they nucking futz??????? 8 hours at a desk in front of puter just isn't going to work at this time. Hell, the stitches haven't come out yet and there are a bunch of them to boot.

I read this group daily, my heart goes out to each and every one of you. Karynin, my best thoughts go in your direction and I hope you
begin healing very quickly.

Peace and strength to you all. OTC

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