Just thought I would let you know that I made it through the liver resection and I am now back at home. The surgery went well but there were a few surprises. The 2 tumors were too close to the vein so they ended up removing the entire left lobe,rather than just the section VIII wedge, to ensure that they had clear margins. The also found a small tumor on my stomach which they removed. The good news is preliminary path report said the stomach tumor was benign and they think they got clear margins in the liver. On thursday I see the surgeon for the follow up and we will get the final path report...keeping my fingers cross.
I think I am doing very well all things considered. I had the surgery on monday morning and came home saturday night, which was a big relief for my kids. My 16 year old son left sunday to washington D.C. for the week for a school trip (freezing his tush I bet) and I know it gave him comfort to see me home before he had to take off.
I can walk around the block very slowly already, but the surgery is no picnic and sleep most of the day. It is really difficutly to eat very much due to the stomach surgery.....good thing I have the extra 35lbs I gain during my last chemo treatment as a buffer
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Before I went into surgery a friend of mine gave my fantastic book to help heal and recover. My Granfather's blessings: stories of strength,refuge, and belonging. by Rachel Naomi Remen M.D. Anyone who comes to this site should find a copy.....it brings such a smile to my face and gives me so much hope for myself and all of you every time a read a page or two.
chow from the recliner
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