Friday, May 4, 2012

ROUTINE IS GOOD

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Playing solitaire while waiting. And those pants are beige NOT pink!!

That was the word from the surgeon today. Jim’s surgery was routine. Those are really wonderful words.

We were up at 4:30 and left for the hospital at 5:15. Got checked in and they came to get Jim about 6:45 to do some blood work and prep him for surgery. Then I got to go see him and talk to the surgeon and the anesthesiologist.

One of the things they had seen in the PET-CT scan was an abnormal lymph node on the outside of his right lung. It did not show up as cancer but the oncologist was concerned about it and after he and the surgeon discussed it, they decided that a biopsy was going to be done before surgery. We knew that this may be a possibility but we didn’t find out for sure until this morning.

If they found cancer in that node, they would not do surgery and Jim would have to do the chemo/radiation route. No cancer. Just an enlarged node. So on with the surgery to remove the lower lobe of the left lung. It took almost four hours for the biopsy and the surgery. He was in recovery for over an hour and then they moved him to the ICU and I finally got to see him.

He looks good. He’s on some really heavy duty pain meds and had trouble keeping his eyes open, but he came to long enough to tell me he loves me. That’s all that matters.

He’ll stay in ICU until tomorrow and hopefully I’ll get to bring him home on Tuesday. I’m exhausted and it will be an early night for me.

Once again our prayers were answered.

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37 comments:

  1. I actually like them pink. I think they go nice with the blue flowered shirt.
    What wonderful news you bring to all of us. I am sure that great news will help you sleep so much better tonight. Tomorrow when Jim is more coherent, he will be thrilled with the news! God is Good...All the time!

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  2. GREAT news -- praise the Lord! God is good and prayer works! Get some rest yourself -- God bless!

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  3. We will continue to keep you both in our prayers, thanks for the good news! We'll be by your side, even if it is virtual, for Jim's full recovery.

    Don't you over do it yourself, get some rest too!

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  4. Glad to hear all the good news. Keep on taking care of you...being a caregiver is exhausting! Love & hugs to you all (pups, too)!!

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  5. So glad for your good news. Love the doggie picture!! thank u for that blog2print..ordered a book today!!! Still praying for you both.

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  6. Oh, Sandie, I can exhale along with you. What great news. Now you can continue with your dream life. Jim's all fixed up and will be good as new. I am SO happy for you and him. I know you have to be exhausted just from stress and worry. Now, you can relax. You'll sleep well, tonight. Sweet dreams--you deserve them.

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  7. The news we were hoping to hear. Our prayers will continue for you both.

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  8. Glad to here that everything went without a hitch. Recovery is always tough but Jim will certainly be glad to get home. Hope you sleep much better tonight.

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  9. This is such good and expected news. Y'all are still in my prayers. Hurry up and get well soon.

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  10. This is great news, we will keep both of you in our thoughts and prayers.

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  11. Good news! Maybe after all this, Jim will WANT to wear some pink pants!

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  12. Routine isn't just good. It is absolutely FANTASTIC NEWS.

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  13. and All the time God is good!!!What wonderful news. Praying for a quick and complete recovery.
    ~Betty from Oregon

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  14. Wonderful! Hope he recovers quickly.

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  15. that is great news Sandie!..be sure to wish Jim a speedy recovery!!!

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  16. Oh my Sandie...I am catching up and just now reading about what is going on! I am so glad they were able to do the surgery. Hoping for the best for both of you...give us an update when you can...take care of yourself. xo

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  17. Donna & I are so happy with the good news and progress Jim is Making, Prayers do work and we will continue to think of you guys. Be safe out there. Sam & Donna...

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  18. awesome...God loves you and so do we!

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  19. Great news. I'm sure he will be very happy to come home. Take care of yourself as well!

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  20. That IS good news! Best wishes for you all.

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  21. Terrific news. Here's hoping for a speedy recovery for Jim.

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  22. We are so very happy that everything is going well and like you said...again, our Prayers have been answered.
    Now, back to the pants.....I think they are rather a pretty color of pink....I like pink !!!They will do !~!\Love you two!!
    Love,
    William and Carol

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  23. Routine is wonderful! I hope you had a wonderful night's sleep, too. Life can now return to your version of normal. :)

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  24. So very glad to hear that everything went well for Jim! and that you aren't alone down there in the sun.
    I'ts FREEZING here back home! You are right to be glad to not be here - we are wishing we weren't; at least not quite yet...
    Give Jim our love. We're waiting on you, tho White Sandy won't open until late June - just in time for you to come visit us tons at the lake ;)
    Quite fond of you two, you know, and can't wait till you get back!
    dana and all

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  25. So glad that all went well with Jim's surgery. And I agree, you need to get rested up before he comes home from the hospital!!

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  26. I'm so happy that things have gone well!! Jim will continue to be in my prayers for a speedy and full recovery!

    Debi

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  27. Great News Sandie! Tell him we were thinking of him!

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  28. What fantastic news!! I know you will rest better now and I agree with Donna...take care of yourself! Waiting can be one of the most tiring things ever!
    Please give Jim our best and tell him we are thinking of him and keeping him in our prayers for a speedy recovery!!

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  29. What good news! You guys have been through a lot, I'll bet you are looking forward to going home and just relaxing with all these worries taken care of.

    I, too, still have you both in my prayers. Take good care of yourself, Sandi.

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  30. Sandie! What wonderful news to greet me as I return to Blogland! God is so merciful! John wants you to ask Jim how soon they can go fishing! Just one bite at a time, my friend. I know rest will come when Jim gets home....kind of....You will be his nurse and waitress for a while. Like me, you will be thrilled with both titles. Hugs to you and our prayers will continue for the both of you.

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  31. What wonderful news on the outcome of the surgery... now to heal and get the heck outta there. A lot more miles to travel=======

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    Karen and Steve
    (Our Blog) RVing: Small House... BIG Backyard
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  32. Can feel your sighs of relief all the way over here in Ontario. Here's hoping you can both can finally get past these medical issues & back out into the countryside for some quiet relaxing times. And, some good old fishing for Jim. Did I hear him just say, "fishing is the best medicine'. :))

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  33. Great news on the surgery!! Those pants sure look pink to me:)

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  34. Great news on the surgery!! Those pants sure look pink to me:)

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  35. So good to hear he came through the surgery well. Glad the node tested negative. I hope his recovery goes as well. :)

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  36. Routine is definitely really REALLY good ! Now get some rest my Friend.

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