I got a surgery date

[seemunkee]

Saw a second surgeon today and he put me on the schedule for this coming Tuesday.
He pulled up my CT scan on the computer and walked us through what he was seeing, and more importantly what he wasn't seeing.

This guy has ~20 years experience with this surgury and I feel very confident everything will work out.
It was a relief when the first surgeon scheduled me for the 17th but having an end date almost two weeks earlier is even better. My son will be coming down to be here and my MiL is making chicken soup. Can't ask for anything better.

[lizziegrace]

1. ...

:hug:

I'm glad you're getting this part over.

[lost-in-nj]

2. I will be away next week

so I am sending you good thoughts and vibes
and lots of these

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
X infinity

I will try to get an update from a friend here
good luck.....



lost

[Fire Walk With Me]

3. I hope everything goes fine!

[SeattleGirl]

4. I'm glad they are getting you in soon, and that you feel good about

the doctor who is going to do the surgery.

Sending you many good vibes for successful surgery and recovery.

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. My dear seemunkee...

Good...

I am relieved to see it'll be sooner than you thought it'd be...

Good vibes to you for the best possible outcome, sweetie!

:hug:

[grace0418]

6. I take it what he saw/didn't see was pretty positive news for you, all things considered?

I sure hope so. And I'm glad you're getting such a quick surgery date. The sooner the better. Enjoy your soup and thank you for keeping us updated. I will be thinking of you all day Tuesday.

[seemunkee]

15. He didn't see lymphatic involvement

or the major vein and artery being blocked.

[BlueIris]

20. That is EXCELLENT news.

Phew. That'd be a load off my mind.

[hfojvt]

7. is it considered proper

to have surgery on a second date?



Good luck.

[seemunkee]

17. I'm easy

He could have had me today.

[Shine]

8. This is news to me about your surgery. I wish you all the best, seemunkee.

I'm glad to know you're getting the care you need. :hug: Keep us posted.

[seemunkee]

13. You were gone

Here's my original post
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=6759152

[Shine]

23. Oh, honey!!

:hug: What a shocker. I'm glad you're getting the care and surgery you need. :hug:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

9. You'll be in my thoughts...

How long will you be in the hospital?

Any chance Mrs Seemunkee can give us updates? :hug::hug::hug:

[seemunkee]

14. 2-3 days and then up to 2 weeks at home

I'll have her or munkeeson post an update.
One thing I'll really happy about is I'll probably be able to go with my wife and daughter to move munkeegirl into her dorm. I'll let my son do all the lifting though.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

21. How exciting!

There'll probably be plenty for you to do, evn without lifting. :D

[femmocrat]

10. Sending you positive vibes, seemunkee.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[applegrove]

11. Best wishes.

[BrotherBuzz]

12. I have some strong Ju-ju left over from my surgery that I am happy to give....

It's very strong magic stuff, so use it sparingly. When you are finished with it, pass it on to someone who needs it and complete the circle.

Good luck, partner. ;)

Ps: I have a CT scan this week, myself, to see how things are shaping up inside.

[seemunkee]

16. Keep the Ju-ju until you get your answers.

You need it first

[PeaceNikki]

18. Best wishes for a successful procedure and a speedy recovery.

[SPKrazy]

19. best of vibes to you seemunkee

:hug:

[triguy46]

22. This is so similar.

I initially was tracking for a trip to Mayo, looking at at least 3-4 weeks. Saw second guy and had it done in 2 weeks, back home recovering. This is going to go well, let me know if I can help.

[wildhorses]

24. best wishes for a speedy recovery.

good luck to you.

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

25. Surgery is not a place I'd really consider taking a date to.

But hey, if it floats your boat and she's willing...

:rofl:

[liberaltrucker]

26. Prayers and good vibes. Keep us posted.

:)

[KitchenWitch]

27. I am glad to hear you are on the schedule sooner!

:hug:

[PeaceNikki]

28. I'm kicking this on the eve of your surgery, hoping all goes well.

[supernova]

29. Will be thinking of you tomorrow seemunkee

Take it easy. :hug:

[Shine]

30. I'll light a candle for you tomorrow, seemunkee.

Be well, my friend. :hug:

[qanda]

31. I'll be thinking about you and hoping for the best outcome possible

Be well soon.

[ThomCat]

32. Soon is good.

I hope it goes very well with no complications! Be well. :hug:

[SPKrazy]

33. hope it all goes well seemunkee

:pals:

[madrchsod]

34. i hope everything works out for the good

do`t know much about that kind of surgery but i`m sure you got the best guys around. we will be waiting for an update...

[NancyBreen]

35. Good thoughts and vibes to you seemunkee. nt

[RiffRandell]

36. Cancer caregiver here.

Best of luck, and pm me with any questions.