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@tomrennie day 3 post opp. Im hanging in as well as I can. Again so difficult to see a loved one endure what cancer throws. Ty so much for checking in . Whipple was 6 hrs . No further resection of large Artery or veins for they were clear from the tomor. Excuse my medical terms for I lack in understanding most of what I read in his follow up. So a successful removal of the tumor. All margins clear. ( Which I've learned means no cancer) Being honest he's In rough shape. Yet I feel this is positive news about how things went smoothly. He sat in a chair yesterday for an hour. Been having struggles of which I'm preying resolve in time. Think walking will of course help with some things. Maybe today. My inability to secure a cup of coffee is key to keeping it together 🙃 It's my goal for this morning. Again ty all for the support.
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@casey1959
Here I sit in my lovely sunroom overlooking the lake we live on. Hubby on computer. Both of us acting normal like in 2 weeks he’s NOT going to meet the dreaded Mr. Whipple. But he is.
Your thread has brought me back down to reality. There is so much I have to do to get ready, I think?!?
And there you are in ——? watching the love of your life struggle to regain his foothold in this life. I cannot imagine! And yet…
My fella has had no cancer diagnosis yet even after 3 biopsies and EUS’s. But he has the growth on the head of his pancreas, so they’re going in and pulling out all the parts and stomping them flat.
I have so many questions for you or anyone who has gone through this..
What did you for him do to get ready
What did you do for you?
How do you spend the time while he is in the hospital?
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@casey1959 Focus on the positive. Progress is being made. It might come slowly at first, but it sounds like good things are happening. It would be even better progress, if you ever got that cup of coffee!