On Monday, I found out the news. I met with Dr. Lin. Once again, I didn't learn too much from him. Overall, he said that while it helped my tumors have shrunk, it wasn't too significant. The one tumor around my aorta could potentially be a problem. He informed me that he did a surgery on Sunday that was similar to mine, except it was an 80 yr old man. So, if that one can turn out well.... He seemed positive about going ahead with surgery, although I could tell he is anxious about getting all cancer cells around the aorta. I'll admit, that has me anxious too.
My surgery is scheduled for March 2nd. He has another surgery that day, but I'm headlined first. I won't know the exact time of my surgery until the day before. If the other patient turns out to be diabetic, I'll be bumped to second, because of the fasting involved pre-surgery. As of this moment, I'm not entirely looking forward to the pre-surgery stuff. Next Friday I meet with my anesthesiologist, which is fine. That doesn't concern me. But the day before surgery I have to be on an all clear liquids diet, and get some stuff to...erm... clean out the pipes. That will be..fun. I think the worst part is starting at midnight before the surgery, I can't even have water. Complete fast. Hence, if the other patient is diabetic, they'll have to go first. I also have to use this special body wash they gave me. I have to do it the night before and morning of. Kinda weird, but ok. Anything to lessen the chance of bacteria!
So really, medically, that's all for now. I might have a few more things to add after next Friday.
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I will fast with you, Mal. You are truly an inspiration and you are most certainly in my prayers. It's going to go perfect, I can feel it!
Very interesting entry Mallory. I sure hope the surgery goes well! I've been praying for you!!
Fasting today for you Mallory. I will be praying for you and your medical team.
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