I got up very early this morning so that I could have the quiet hours of the morning to myself before I go to Iowa City for surgery. I did some last minute things and took a look around the house to make sure I didn't leave anything undone. I have been preparing for this day since November 4th when they gave me the date for surgery. Each day I would take care of another item that needed to be done so that I wouldn't have to worry about it while I was in the hospital and I don't want my husband to have to worry about anything. He has enough on his plate so I wanted to make this easy for him.
Thanks to my Facebook friends there is a sign up sheet for people to bring food to the house while I am gone and when I get home. I am so blessed to have such great friends. If you want to know more you can check out Debworks on Facebook and she has a spread sheet designed for people to sign up.
As I walked around the house for the last several days I look at everything I have and relish the thoughts and memories. I feel very humble today and a little bit sad. I am praying this is an easy tumor to remove and it can be treated. I want to come home whole and healthy.
Last night we took my two dogs to Tony Pralle who is my dog sitter when I need her. She is great. I call it doggy day care, they really do like it there so I am very comfortable with them there. It was hard waking up to not having my two little fur babies under my feet greeting me with kisses and love in the morning. They mean so much to me, they comfort me when I need it and love me no matter what.
My son and many other people contacted me yesterday to wish me well. I went to work for a few hours and it was very sad leaving those I have learned to love as work mates. I got so many hugs from so many people and I appreciate them all. I felt loved and comforted. I shed tears as I hugged them each one by one and as I drove home I shed many tears, not tears of sadness, but tears of love and how I am going to miss everyone. Thank you my friends for being here when I need you.
I thank all my computer friends and those who aren't on the computer for giving me the support and love I need. So many people I never realized. Gordon has been shown the same love and support by his friends and family also. It is a blessing to have so many in our lives who care.
My house is clean, food is prepared, bills are paid, laundry is done. My checklist is complete and now I am ready. I will keep in touch, I have friends who are going to call others so you will be informed. I am taking my little laptop with, they said I could so I will be online when I can.
God speed my friends, I love you all. I will see you soon.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Back Home from Iowa City
I am not going to say that I am not scared. I am very scared and I have to remember to trust God and keep being strong.
Today I went to Iowa City Cancer Center to visit with the surgeon who will be doing my surgery. My sister Dyanne took me, my mind isn't on driving right now and it is better for me not to drive that far. We left home at 7:30 a.m., allowing extra time to stop and eat. We decided to eat at Ihop, of course we ate too much but it was good at the time. My appointment was at 12:00 p.m. The doctor, Dr. Howe, came in along with his assistant. He asked me what I had been told so far by the other doctors and then explained to me what he was going to do for me. He left me with no questions because he explained it very well to me. I also had my physical done today, blood work, exam, EKG and visit with the anesthesiologist. We were there for four hours.
What they are going to do is an open surgery. They will have to remove half of my stomach, reroute my intestines and remove the tumor. They will also burn the part of the liver that has a spot on it. They told me all the things that could happen because that is what they have to do. If they find that this is removable once they get in there they will take it out, if not then it will be a different kind of cancer that cannot be removed.
I am having the surgery in Iowa City and they told me I will be there for a week, then sent home to recuperate for 6-8 weeks. After they have tested the tumor they will determine how to treat it.
I am tired tonight, been a very long day. My mind is so full of information and thoughts. I have so much to do before the surgery. I am drained and very tired tonight. Surgery is scheduled for November 17. I will keep you all informed.
Today I went to Iowa City Cancer Center to visit with the surgeon who will be doing my surgery. My sister Dyanne took me, my mind isn't on driving right now and it is better for me not to drive that far. We left home at 7:30 a.m., allowing extra time to stop and eat. We decided to eat at Ihop, of course we ate too much but it was good at the time. My appointment was at 12:00 p.m. The doctor, Dr. Howe, came in along with his assistant. He asked me what I had been told so far by the other doctors and then explained to me what he was going to do for me. He left me with no questions because he explained it very well to me. I also had my physical done today, blood work, exam, EKG and visit with the anesthesiologist. We were there for four hours.
What they are going to do is an open surgery. They will have to remove half of my stomach, reroute my intestines and remove the tumor. They will also burn the part of the liver that has a spot on it. They told me all the things that could happen because that is what they have to do. If they find that this is removable once they get in there they will take it out, if not then it will be a different kind of cancer that cannot be removed.
I am having the surgery in Iowa City and they told me I will be there for a week, then sent home to recuperate for 6-8 weeks. After they have tested the tumor they will determine how to treat it.
I am tired tonight, been a very long day. My mind is so full of information and thoughts. I have so much to do before the surgery. I am drained and very tired tonight. Surgery is scheduled for November 17. I will keep you all informed.
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