Hospital Update

I am still here - I think it is twelve days now - in isolation. I am really learning to be content in my situation, although I will welcome going home. I just want to be well before I leave!
My dad is clearing his lungs for the surgery - no date set yet. I would love prayers for the both of us!
Jan

Hospital update/update on Dad

Thanks for prayers! My husband brought me my computer for a little while on his way to work.

I am still in the hospital, but making progress. I may get to go home mid-week, but the docs all sound "iffy" about this. I want to stay unil there is no chance of a relapse. I am learning that we all need to run the race set before us, and for some reason, this is my race for now.

My dad has to clear up a lung infection, and then they will schedule surgery. His odds of coming through the surgery are better now - about 90%.


Thank you for praying.

Jan

Updates - Please Pray!

My dad had to undergo more tests, so his plan won't be in place until Friday. Thanks to so many of you for asking.

I have been in the hospital (BHE) in isolation since last Saturday with no end in sight. I caught a bacterial infection called C-Dif during my last surgery a few weeks ago. I am bloated beyond belief, and my intestines are sloughing off all the bad bacteria - not a pretty sight. I am extremely weak and feverish. After this process I will need to grow all new bacteria. They are telling me it will be months before I am back to normal. Katie leaves for school August 27, and Sarah is getting married Sept. 13. I am going to have to drop my library science classes for fall, and reapply for another semester.

I will just have my computer for this evening, so I may not be able to respond for awhile. I really appreciate your prayers!!!!

Jan

Anniversary/ Prayer for my dad

This Saturday is the one year anniversary of my double mastectomy and the beginning of cancer treatments. I am recovering well from my final surgery, just extremely tired and still having some pain.
But we have been dealt another blow - my dad was diagnosed last Thursday with esophagial cancer. He has several scans tomorrow - Monday - to see if the cancer has spread - please pray for containment to the esophagus. Wednesday the doctors will present my parents with the game plan. They are discussing chemo and radiation first to shrink the tumor before surgery. My dad's lungs are compromised by emphysema (former smoker), so that is also a concern for the surgery. I will keep you posted. I am hurting so much for my dad - I almost feel like I am getting ready to go through it all again.
I did not post this earlier because my niece got married yesterday, and her parents asked that no one tell her until she returns from her honeymoon.
Thanks for prayers,
Jan

Recovery update

I went to the doctor on Monday, June 30th and he took my drains out. This was sooner than I expected. I am pleased with the results of the surgery. I can tell a big difference even with the pain. I have been out a few times - a tea in Katie's honor, a movie, dinner out - but I am SOOO tired that I am resting most of the time. It's OK - I'm giving in to it because hopefully this is the last procedure I go through and I want to make sure I have a great recovery. Also, graduation and our travels are over, so I have no deadlines for anything until Katie moves and Sarah marries. It is nice to just rest. Thanks for the e-mails, cards, prayers, etc.
My mom's recovery is going well, too. We call each other daily and compare notes.
Jan