Mike is out of the surgery area and back in the room. He is not really awake and has yet to say anything other than a grunt to me (hence Igor). Both procedures went well. The port went in without issue and they were able to put in a small (16) stent. They have bigger ones (18, and 20) that hopefully once the chemo starts we will be able to switch to once the chemo begins to work. They are encouraged that this will give Mike a better quality of life. He should be able to take clear fluids over the next 12 hours, then move to liquids, then to soft baby type food.
We were blessed to have 2 of the staff from Four Corners church come and pray with us this morning. Paster Herman also came and prayed with us and stayed with us until Mike went into surgery. Then Pierre and my Dad came and stayed with me in the waiting area for over 2.5 hours today. Best of all Pierre brought Joshua with him (his 8 month old). Life is always more joyous with a precious child in your arms!
This battle so belongs to God right now. Mike has shown more character, fight, and courage than I ever knew existed. God is working through him and for him. The tumor is "massive" according to the GI doctor and we know it is spreading from the CT Scan. We are now on to the next step of Chemo to try and beat it back. This road is crazy, but God can use Chemo too.
Please continue to pray:
Mike will stop the spit up phlegm thing
The stent will improve his quality of life
Mike will gain strength and weight
Hope for tomorrow
Good night's rest for Elizabeth and I
I will blog again later tonight to update everyone
2 comments:
Oh yes--God can use chemo! If He can use mud and spit to cure blindness, a little chemical warfare to blast at cancer seems pretty normal, huh? :)
I'm also really glad for the season you had learning about natural treatments and how to better care for your bodies. That is going to be so useful to you as you make informed decisions about what other therapies to pursue. No treatment is perfect, as you know, but the God who employs them is!
I'm glad Mike came through the surgery well and that the procedures give hope for a better quality of life as he keeps on fighting!
Love and prayers to you all...
-Lisa
My whole Bible study was praying for Mike and you during the exact time of the procedures! God heard! Gini
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