She is out of surgery, doing well. Here are the facts:
- She was given an epidural so hopefully she will sleep well through the night.
-The surgeon was able to get 90% of it out- including the big mass that was almost the size of a football.
- There was "a lot of cancer in there".
-The appendix was taken out.
-Part of the small bowel was taken out- 6".
-She had 2 Liters of fluid that was taken out.
- The tissue collected will be sent to California for chemosensitivity tests to see what course of chemo would be best for her.
-Doctor did not say anything about lymph nodes (they were enlarged)- will ask him next time we see him.
- She will start chemo in the next 2-3 weeks.
- She will be released from the hospital in 4-5 days- dependent on her bowels working.
We are waiting for her to get out of recovery, will head to her room to say hi then headed to get some sleep ourselves.
Thanks for your prayers!
5 PM MST
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God be with you three. Thanks so much for the update. As always we hold you three in our prayers, thoughts and actions.
ReplyDeleteThe Earle Family
Thanks again Sarah. We will continue to hold you all up in prayer. Tell Ruth we love her when you see her!
ReplyDeleteJenn Brumbaugh
Thanks Sarah! We love you guys and are praying for all of you and giving thanks that Ruth is doing well!
ReplyDeleteSandy Heelan
Thank you for the updates on Ruth. Sounds like she has another difficult healing journey ahead of her, but we know from prior experience she is a fighter. Our best wishes and prayers for a successful recovery come to Ruth and Bob from Sue and Doug Sewell, Alpine Club friends.
ReplyDeleteHi, Sarah! Chris & I couldn't go to bed until we read your blog. Thank you so much for posting the update. Our prayers are with you & Bob & with Ruthie for a safe & speedy recovery.
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Barbee & Chris
Continued prayers and lots of good energy is being sent your way for Mom's recovery. One step at a time in a positive forward direction is what we pray for now. Thank you, Sarah, for keeping us updated. I know how important it is for you and for us. Hugs to you and Dad and much love to Mom. Remember to take a deep breath and Laugh.
ReplyDeletePauline & Howie too
Sending good thoughts and prayers for Ruth's recovery, so that sweet smile can continue to shine for all of us. Thank you for this great way to keep in touch. It is meaningful for the "Arrow-headers" who are not able to be around all the time.
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Ellen and Bruce Winston
Glad that the surgery is behind you and that she now has the chance to be more comfortable, minus all that fluid, and that she is readied to let the chemo do it's job and then to heal. Wishing you all perseverance; hope and laughter between the tears.
ReplyDeleteHank and Nancy Goetze, Arrowhead
Thanks for the update!! Wishing you all strength and courage as the healing begins.
ReplyDeleteStu & Liz Hinton
So happy the surgery is behind you. Time to heal and ready yourself for the "cure". It will be an ordeal, but it will happen.
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Much luv, Lu
You guys are all in our thoughts and prayers! Wishing you strength for each tomorrow through the love and hope that surrounds you today and always! Have a restful, peaceful day!
ReplyDeleteThe Lucas Family