Update on My Mom's Surgery.

[RetroLounge]

My mom went inbto surgery this morning at 9am and was back in her room before lunchtime. The doctor said as far as this surgey goes, it went flawlessly.

They removed a portion of the colon, but not enough so as to require a colostomy bag.

But the doctor said based on his experience, the blockage was probably cancerous, and now we wait a few days to find out if it's benign or malignant.

He doesn't think it had spread anywhere outside of the colon, so either way, that's some good news.

and my mom is currently resting confortably in bed watching the football game and yelling at her beloved Bears for sucking so badly.

Thanks for the vibes.

:hug:

RL

[GOPisEvil]

1. I am happy the surgery went well.

I hope your mom lives to curse the Bears for many years to come. :)

[RetroLounge]

30. Thank you...

:hi:

RL

[Whoa_Nelly]

2. Yay WaHoo!

Will be looking for more updates!

Better keep us all posted, Retro!

We love you and your mom! :hug:





PS May she heal well and quickly!

..and take her a prelit Xmas tree into hospital...she'll love it!

[RetroLounge]

5. My dad brought her a bubble light tree today.

She loved it!

:hug:

RL

[Roon]

7. I love bubble lights!

Good vibes going to your Mother.

[SeattleGirl]

3. That's so good to hear, RL!

Hopefully the news about the blockage will be good, too.

:hug:

[RetroLounge]

32. Hope so!

:hug:

RL

[AwakeAtLast]

4. That sounds almost exactly like my FIL's experience!

He had surgery and they got it before it spread. He did some kind of Chemo that he said wasn't bad and he is now cancer free. I am so glad to hear the surgery went well. Still sending out those vibes and thoughts for a great recovery!

:hug:

[RetroLounge]

36. Thanks!

:hug:

RL

[Sheltiemama]

46. And my grandmother's.

She didn't even have to have chemo. I hope your Mom has the same experience.

[Roon]

6. I get scoped jan.15th

I so nervous about it. I have had some "symptoms" and I am scared to death what they will find. :scared:

[Dystopian]

12. I understand...

:hug:
It really is scary...I was horrified, and must have a colonoscopy every five years due to family history. This is an important exam for everyone over 50....sometimes 40. I had many symptoms, also.
The worst part of it was getting ready to be put under, and the last thing I remember was 'This is Dr. Scope'...I turned around and saw the most handsome young MD ever...:blush:

It's hard not to concentrate on the 'what if'...please try not to go there. This is an important routine exam, so many symptoms of minor maladies send us to the MD, who must rule out anything major.

Remember, there are many symptoms of annoying little things people deal with....And most of the time it's nothing.
Keep your spirits up!

peace~

[Roon]

13. Thanks Dyst

As a Gay Guy.....i'll just leave it at that.

[Dystopian]

8. Your mother's son....

:hi:

This is why I just logged on ...to see if you had posted an update.:hug:
Glad that all went well...and happy to hear that she's doing great. Yelling at the TV, and getting a tree....:o

I've been there before, and the prognosis sounds quite positive.
Thank you for posting the lovely photo of the two of you...
Your mother has a beautiful son...
Time for you to relax...she's in good hands.
Mother is coming along just fine...
Very happy for you and your family...
Hope. Patience. Peace.


peace~

[RetroLounge]

39. Thanks!

:hug:

RL

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. My dear Retro!

I'm so glad to hear your Mom did well!

We're all pulling for her!

Vibes continue to arrive...

:hug:

[RetroLounge]

40. THanks

:hug:

RL

[Dangerously Amused]

10. It's always a relief when they start yelling at the telly again.

:hug:

[RetroLounge]

41. And the Bears actually won!

So that's a plus.

:hug:

RL

[Skittles]

11. WOO!!!

hoping for the best, Retro :hi:

[RetroLounge]

43. THanks

:hi:

RL

[PeaceNikki]

14. Wishing her a speedy and full recovery.

:hug:

and i won't even make a snarky bears comment

[RetroLounge]

44. Thanks

:hug:

RL

[grannylib]

15. Thanks for updating us, RL...so glad to hear things went as well

as could be expected, and we'll all be hoping/praying/sending good vibes for the best possible outcome :hug:

[RetroLounge]

45. Thanks

:hug:

RL

[emilyg]

16. Best to her and you.

[RetroLounge]

49. Thanks

:hi:

RL

[NMDemDist2]

17. good news RL

and I guess I'd better schedule that colonoscopy the Doc keeps hammering me about

sounds like you better do the same.

Hope the rest of the news continues to be good and you can have a Christmas that makes you realize what's really important

Love and Family are all that count

:hug:

[bluesbassman]

18. Wonderful news Retro!

Here's to more of the same in the next few days! :applause:

[UrbScotty]

19. Thank you for letting us know!

:hug:

[Guava Jelly]

20. She sounds pretty tough

I'm glad things went smoothly.
:toast: To RetroMa's speedy recovery.

[Callalily]

21. Thanks for the update RL.

Glad to hear all went well, and I'll continue praying for a speedy and complete recovery.

Bears? I know nothing about Chicago Bears!

<< for your mom.

[sarge43]

22. Excellent.

I think your Mom will be fine and will be yelling at her Bears for many years to come.

:hug: to all.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

23. Great news RL

The vibes will keep coming :hug: :loveya:

[blueraven95]

24. That sounds like mostly good news!

:hug:

I'll keep the vibes coming.

[Chorophyll]

25. I'm glad to hear your Mom came through all right.

I was looking for updates all day yesterday. You must have posted this after I conked out at 10 pm (on the east coast.)

This is for your Mom: DA Bearssss!

And this is for you: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Continued vibes...

[LeftyFingerPop]

26. Good thoughts to you both RL...

Keep positive :hug:

[graywarrior]

27. Yay mom!

[MissMillie]

28. I'm going to keep sending them....

:hug:

You folks hang in there.

[driver8]

29. Sending some good vibes for you and your Mom!

Hope all goes well...

[DarkTirade]

31. Hope it works out for her.

:hug:

[bigwillq]

33. Sending out my good vibes.

Hope everything works out ok. :hug:

[DainBramaged]

34. Big hugs and best wishes

:hug:

[FloridaJudy]

35. Great news!

Here's a get well card for your mom. BTW, as a nurse I can assure you that a patient yelling at the TV is a good sign!

[applegrove]

37. Glad it went well.

[crim son]

38. Glad to hear it.

Also really glad there's no colostomy bag - that would be a bit of a rude shock.

[LaydeeBug]

42. The pathology report is now the most important thing....

Assume its malignant and vibe on the pathology report. My mother had a very rare form of cancer (ocular) and the doctor at Johns Hospital (aside: THE BEST hospital in the wooooorld if you ask me) removed 2.7 mm of optic nerve. When we got the pathology report back, the cancer had stopped at 1.9 mm

:woohoo:

Now let's vibe on that pathology report. It IS what's next.

[swag]

47. Good deal, man.

I hope she sees her way entirely clear of this.

[ikojo]

48. I hope the tests come back showing the

tumor was benign.

:hug: