The Gardener and the Grease Monkey

A place to check up on Rod and Marilyn, find out the latest news about their health and leave a message for them.

Monday, December 15, 2008

Surgery Update #3

Heidi spoke with the surgeon and he said it couldn't have gone any better. He removed the tumor, the gall bladder, 1/2 the pancreas, lymph nodes, and part of the portal vein. There was no bleeding so she did not require additional blood during the procedure. The surgery lasted approximately 5 and 1/2 hours. She should not have to be in ICU and is expected to go straight to a regular room. She is expected to recover in the hospital for 10 days. Depending on her recovery, chemo will be started in 6-8 weeks.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Sweet! Praise the Lord. We are still praying!

Jeanne and Gary

marlene said...

Praise God for His love and care!
We love you all and are praying.

Chuck and Marlene

Anonymous said...

God is good. I am always amazed and encouraged when I see how He works. Still praying for you all.

Anonymous said...

What a mighty God we serve! I am so happy to hear this news. God has answered my prayers! I will continue to pray for a speedy and full recovery! love to all~
Evie <><
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BETTY AND RALPH said...

WHAT GREAT NEWS. THANK YOU GOD FOR ANSWERING OUR PRAYERS.

Anonymous said...

That is great news! We're continuing to pray God will take care of Aunt Marilyn and all of you.

Linda, Ron and family

Unknown said...

Great Reports! Praise the Lord. Thank you Allison, Jenyl, and Heidi for the updates. I am so thankful for God's mercy in honoring the many prayers for Marilyn..We are continuing to pray . Love Jan

Anonymous said...

God is good!
God is great!!
Let's keep our prayers comin for a speedy recovery for Marilyn.

Esther Koury