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peggysue2

(11,327 posts)
Wed Oct 18, 2023, 09:18 PM Oct 2023

Husband 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!

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Husband coming home tomorrow (Original Post) peggysue2 Oct 2023 OP
All the best to you and your family JohnSJ Oct 2023 #1
Thanks, John peggysue2 Oct 2023 #4
+++ JohnSJ Oct 2023 #9
That is such good news!! Continuing vibes for swift healing, niyad Oct 2023 #2
Thanks, niyad peggysue2 Oct 2023 #5
Fantastic! So glad to hear the great news. MLAA Oct 2023 #3
Thanks, MLAA peggysue2 Oct 2023 #6
I wish you and your husband well. sinkingfeeling Oct 2023 #7
Thanks, sinking feeling peggysue2 Oct 2023 #13
Yay!!!! Karadeniz Oct 2023 #8
Yay is right, Karadeniz peggysue2 Oct 2023 #17
Happy for you, your husband and granddaughter. Fla Dem Oct 2023 #10
Thanks, Fla Dem peggysue2 Oct 2023 #14
Wonderful news about your husband! sueh Oct 2023 #11
Thank you, sueh peggysue2 Oct 2023 #15
Thank you for sharing this wonderful news! brer cat Oct 2023 #12
Thanks for that, brer cat peggysue2 Oct 2023 #16

peggysue2

(11,327 posts)
4. Thanks, John
Wed Oct 18, 2023, 09:25 PM
Oct 2023

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

(118,344 posts)
2. That is such good news!! Continuing vibes for swift healing,
Wed Oct 18, 2023, 09:21 PM
Oct 2023

and energy and endurance for all of you.

peggysue2

(11,327 posts)
5. Thanks, niyad
Wed Oct 18, 2023, 09:28 PM
Oct 2023

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.

peggysue2

(11,327 posts)
6. Thanks, MLAA
Wed Oct 18, 2023, 09:31 PM
Oct 2023

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.

peggysue2

(11,327 posts)
17. Yay is right, Karadeniz
Thu Oct 19, 2023, 11:17 PM
Oct 2023

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

(25,300 posts)
10. Happy for you, your husband and granddaughter.
Wed Oct 18, 2023, 11:35 PM
Oct 2023

You all have been through a lot. May you all have wonderful years ahead. 🌈

peggysue2

(11,327 posts)
15. Thank you, sueh
Thu Oct 19, 2023, 10:22 AM
Oct 2023

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.

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