Thanks to all of you who have supported me during this ordeal.
GOOD NEWS! The nodule has been removed, Dr. deHoyos was able to laparoscopically (actually video assisted) remove the entire upper left module. This shortens the recovery time dramatically. I am writing this brief post from my bedroom at home in Chicago. And should be fully recovered in two to three weeks.
One more river to cross - tomorrow I should get the pathology report on the nodule and the nearby lymph nodes. If the lymph nodes test negative, then there will be no need for chemotherapy.
Dr. deHoyos, his team, and Northwestern Memorial Hospital staff have made what could have been a terrible experience, bearable and in fact, I’m left thinking, “What’s so difficult about that?” Of course, the actual execution required immense skill, experience, and know-how. I was just one of three patients who was treated on Monday by Dr. deHoyos, et al. Surgeries began at 7:00 AM and ended almost twelve hours later.
Now, I am very tired and will write more tomorrow.
