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.
May 15th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Being at home sooner than expected is great news. My offer of chaufer service is still available. Rosemarie and I wish you a speedy recovery.
May 15th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
Charles:
I’m so glad to hear that you are already home and that everything went reasonably well. I’ll keep the positive thoughts flowing your direction in the hope that the pathology report comes back negative. Rest and get better quickly. MJH
May 15th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
glad that “good news” so far. hoping for more tomorrow. best wishes….larry