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Related: About this forumHusband coming home tomorrow
Finally, after many tests and scans and opinions, my husband had his liver cancer surgery and is due for discharge tomorrow. After nearly 5 hours in the OR, his surgeon was pleased that 'they got the job done.' Clean though tight margins because of an already diseased liver, he can hopefully put this chapter behind him. We were lucky that this malignant tumor was picked up very early thanks to a portfolio of imaging and tests.
So now, he's joining our 3-year old grand-daughter Cassandra in beating the odds (she had a successful transplant due to a very aggressive liver cancer that totally wasted the organ).
Liver Cancer is Us but it hasn't beaten us yet.
Hallelujah!
JohnSJ
(92,647 posts)peggysue2
(10,912 posts)You share my husband's first name, btw. It's been a haul and I've been a nervous wreck. But he looked pretty good this morning though desperate to get out of the hospital. His biggest complaint is being exhausted from the constant interruptions during the night and an uncomfortable bed.
So, if those are his major complaints, I think we're in a pretty good place.
Appreciate the good wishes.
niyad
(114,457 posts)and energy and endurance for all of you.
peggysue2
(10,912 posts)This has been an interesting year between the baby girl's medical journey and now my husband.
But thus far, we've been extraordinarily lucky.
MLAA
(17,503 posts)peggysue2
(10,912 posts)My husband absolutely dreaded this surgery but he appears to be in pretty good spirits. And that's important.
Now, it's all about healing and recovery. I think I can handle that part.
sinkingfeeling
(51,580 posts)peggysue2
(10,912 posts)It'll be good to get him home. I'm leaving in about an hour for pickup. Yay!
Karadeniz
(22,676 posts)peggysue2
(10,912 posts)We had a hiccup in that he had a slight temp this morning. But because it was just under 100 degrees, they sprung him. Had to run out and buy a decent thermometer just in case it goes any higher. He's home, sore and worn out. But at least he's home.
Let the healing begin!
Fla Dem
(24,071 posts)You all have been through a lot. May you all have wonderful years ahead. 🌈
peggysue2
(10,912 posts)Yup. It's been an interesting year, a little too interesting.
sueh
(1,831 posts)I hope he has a smooth recovery.
peggysue2
(10,912 posts)We're on the other side of the mountain now. Could be bumps along the way but we're headed in the right direction. Appreciate the note.
brer cat
(24,760 posts)Blessings to you and your family,
peggysue2
(10,912 posts)I'm collecting all the blessings I can.