POST OP WITH SURGEON

We met with the surgeon yesterday and went over the pathology report and surgery notes.
They removed more than we first thought. Along with 12 inches of small intestine, they also took 6 lymph nodes around the tumor. The pathology reported they were all neuroendocrin carcinoma. It also showed additional cells in the area around the small bowel. That was a surprise to us...The surgeon said that it would be too extensive to try to get all of it. Nevertheless, we accomplished our goal of getting rid of the bad symptoms that Judy had been experiencing.

Recovery has been quick and encouraging...Judy has already gone back to work. Who wudda thought it? We will meet again with our Oncologist next week to go over all this and adjust the medication, if necessary. We both feel a renewed excitement going forward, ready to see what marvelous blessings God has in store for us.

Again we never want to fail to thank all of you for your prayer support. Will report again when anything new comes up.

Report on Surgery

Judy had a very successful surgery on Monday at Baylor University Medical Center.The Docs removed the primary tumor located in her small intestine. The procedure was flawless and done laparoscopically. The took out about 5 inches of the small bowel, inspected the entire intestine and found no secondary tumors there.

This surgery does not change the prognosis, but should remove all the bad symptoms she was experiencing, such as abdominal pain, nausea, bloating. The decision to do the surgery was based on improving her quality of living.

We came home from the hospital on Thursday morning. Since then, we have both rested a lot. It was so good to have Judy at home and back in her bed. I don't like being at home at nite without her. Thanks again for all your phone calls and cards, and especially your prayers. May wherever we go from here, be to glorify God.

Judy and Ronnie

Successful Surgery

If anyone had asked me to write out the way I would want Judy's surgery to go, it would have been exactly as it turned out today. I just put her to bed in room 1133 Roberts at Big Baylor. She looked so beautiful and contented. God doesn't do His will halfway. He does it perfectly.

Surgeon Jeffrey Lamont seemed very happy at how things went. We have been extremely impressed with him. If Judy can take liquids tomorrow, she can go home. thanks to all who came to the hospital today and for all our balcony friends who have been so faithful to pray...what can we say. We love you,

Ronnie and Judy

Surgery Update

Surgery check-in will be 2:30 PM on Monday, instead of 1:30, Roberts Bldg, 2nd floor. Thanks to all for your prayers.

Ronnie

GOD IN THE FAST LANE

Wow!! We just saw the surgeon today and are now scheduled to have surgery on Monday. I had just tongue-in-cheek suggested we could be ready on Monday...never really thought it could happen that soon. Normally, God is trying to teach us patience, so we were a little shocked to get this news.

Dr. Lamont (surgeon) told us that her symptoms are indicative of a blockage in the small intestine. They would not be related to the lymph nodes or the liver. Removing the tumor should alleviate the abdominal pain and nausea and diarreah (sp). He will do a laproscopic procedure, which is much better than abdominal surgery. He said she could probably go home the next day, as long as she can take liquids.

The speed of it all is a little scary, but we have put it all in God's hands. He really likes that and He promises to lead us all the way. What a great and mighty God we have on our side! Thank you again for your thoughtfulness and especially your prayers.

Judy and Ronnie