Well, unfortunately, just found out Tina will be spending yet another night in the hospital. We were hoping she was going to be able to come home at least today, but the doctors want to keep her just one more night to be safe. She is doing well, and her pain is a bit better, but she is still having a bit of trouble moving around. Some tests earlier revealed some weird blood counts in some of her test, and blood pressure is a bit low (which is normal for Tina) , so they are just being cautious with her. Her latest tests all came back fine, but another night it is, as they want to be safe. Hopefully it won't be too long a night for her, and we can get her home in the AM. A lot of you have called about coming over to visit or bringing flowers, so hopefully Saturday might be a good day. Give me a call, and I can give you the latest...
Once again, thanks for all the support...I know Tina (as well as the rest of us) really, really appreciate it...
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Out of surgery...
Hey all, Todd here...
Well, Tina is out of surgery and surpringly, she seems to be doing well. She is having a bit of back pain, but her surgeon Dr. Brito said she did great and noted the surgery was a difficulty of 8.5 on a scale of 10. Once they got in there they seemed to find the vein leading to the kidney from the a bit 'thicker' as he said, so he decided to take that out a bit more of the renal artery than they were anticipating. Might have been some trace cancer cells in there, that hopefully we will find out from testing. Initial tests say the main tumor was indeed melanoma (which would be rare), but again, I think we will know more from any tests they do...
Next steps for her is sleep, sleep, sleep! They think she will be able to head home tomorrow afternoon, but there is always a chance that it will be the day after. Of course the sooner the better, as how anyone can sleep in a hospital is beyond me. Between all the poking and proding, it is louder than a truckstop. Hopefully she can get some good quality rest...
Anyway, may give an update later if Tina isn't up for it...but I am sure she will chime in soon. Thanks all for the thoughts and prayers...they are much appreciated!
Todd
Well, Tina is out of surgery and surpringly, she seems to be doing well. She is having a bit of back pain, but her surgeon Dr. Brito said she did great and noted the surgery was a difficulty of 8.5 on a scale of 10. Once they got in there they seemed to find the vein leading to the kidney from the a bit 'thicker' as he said, so he decided to take that out a bit more of the renal artery than they were anticipating. Might have been some trace cancer cells in there, that hopefully we will find out from testing. Initial tests say the main tumor was indeed melanoma (which would be rare), but again, I think we will know more from any tests they do...
Next steps for her is sleep, sleep, sleep! They think she will be able to head home tomorrow afternoon, but there is always a chance that it will be the day after. Of course the sooner the better, as how anyone can sleep in a hospital is beyond me. Between all the poking and proding, it is louder than a truckstop. Hopefully she can get some good quality rest...
Anyway, may give an update later if Tina isn't up for it...but I am sure she will chime in soon. Thanks all for the thoughts and prayers...they are much appreciated!
Todd
Monday, August 9, 2010
Getting Ready
Surgery is tomorrow morning - 7:30am. It will take 3 hours and I'll have at least one day in the hospital. I'll have someone update my blog tomorrow with how everything is going.
My parents flew in to be with me and my family. I am once again thankful for all they do for me. They arrved Saturday morning and we have been enjoying their visit. As for me, I'm nervous, but ready to be done, ready to move on, ready to face the outcome - the next stage in my journey. I am hopeful that the surgery will be the end of this chapter. Please pray, visualize, send good vibes, whatever you got, that the surgery will go as planned and that the results of the mass in the kidney is not cancer.
Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me and my family. We all need the love and support right now.
My parents flew in to be with me and my family. I am once again thankful for all they do for me. They arrved Saturday morning and we have been enjoying their visit. As for me, I'm nervous, but ready to be done, ready to move on, ready to face the outcome - the next stage in my journey. I am hopeful that the surgery will be the end of this chapter. Please pray, visualize, send good vibes, whatever you got, that the surgery will go as planned and that the results of the mass in the kidney is not cancer.
Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me and my family. We all need the love and support right now.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Surgery
Quick post about surgery. My surgery has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 10th. I'll take all good wishes and prayers. Thanks!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
I have spoken with my doctor's and it has been decided that I will have surgery. The surgery has not yet been scheduled, but will hopefully be soon after I get back from my MI vacation. I will post the information once I know. The surgery will most likely remove my right kidney. If there is a way to remove the tumor and save the kidney, my sugeon will, but because of the location and size, he is 90% sure that the entire kidney will be removed. I am trying to prepare for that, but it is difficult thinking about losing a kidney. I am lucky that the tumor is confined to one kidney and that my left is a healthy, fully functioning kidney. I have been told that most people live a long and healthy life without limitations with one kidney. I know all of this, but this is my body, my life and as happy as I'll be to have the unhealthy kidney removed, I will mourn the loss. Don't get me wrong, I am good emotionally, I'm optimistic and I am strong. It's just a strange feeling knowing that one of your organs will be removed.
Teya and I are currently in MI with my family and we are having a great time. Todd will join us in a week and a half. I look forward to the rest of the vacation for relaxation and fun.
Teya and I are currently in MI with my family and we are having a great time. Todd will join us in a week and a half. I look forward to the rest of the vacation for relaxation and fun.
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