Surgery a Success

Mom came through her seven hour surgery yesterday at Baptist East and is doing great! Reports from both surgeons were very positive. She had a two and a half hour recovery but was admitted to her own room by about 6:30pm.
During the surgery, the doctors were checking for any evidence of cancer cells in Mom’s lymph nodes. Three pathologists had to examine her sentinel lymph node (the node that the cells would have reached first), but the reports were inconclusive regarding the presence of any cancer cells. This is really great! If the pathologists couldn’t find any, then there are few to none! Just to be careful, the surgeons took about ten other lymph nodes to examine for the presence of cancer cells. Please pray that those nodes are completely cancer free!
Mom felt no pain last night and was crystal clear in conversation, telling stories and asking all kinds of questions. Her spirits are high. She is so relieved to be cancer free!
As we expected, she has already made friends all over the hospital. She is instantly personable with everyone and they love her. Mom even met a recovery nurse who quilts and they exchanged phone numbers so that Mom can go to the nurse’s house later to see her quilts!
Mom is being so brave. We know it is your prayers that are carrying her right through. Thanks to everyone who has been praying for her protection, comfort, and healing! It means so much to Mom and to our family. Keep it up!
Mom will probably be staying at the hospital through Monday or Tuesday, but may get to come home as early as Sunday. She is not to have visitors while at the hospital, but she can feel your continuing prayers! Cards and flowers can be directed to our home at 6605 El Toro Court, Louisville, KY, 40291.

-Sarah