It's hard to believe..................

that one week ago today, and at the time of this writing, I was under the knife and having a tumor removed from my lung. How time flies. Although it was great having my meals and pain pills brought to me it's still not home. I have been at home since Monday and am enjoying being able to sleep through the night without being woken up for this or woken up for that. The pain has subsided to only feeling like a mild muscle pull on my right side. Multiple doctors visits are scheduled for the next few weeks along with bloodwork and a chest x-ray. If all looks good I could be back in a couple of weeks. Hopefully the doctors agree with me. To all the folks that have been following our journey and praying for us, Mary and I would like to offer our thanks to you. Until the next update.

Peace Out!
Steve

Surgery and the day after

Steve had surgery on the 5th and Dr. Tsau did not need to remove the lobe. In fact, he was done in just under two hours, just when Geoff, Carol and I went to grab a snack in the cafeteria my buzzer went off. Dr. Tsau told me that the tumor had metastasized from his throat/neck cancer and it was not lung cancer - which is a good thing (at least that's what I've been told) and the margins were clear (I can't take credit for asking this, Geoff was there and asked). He was put in ICU (same place as when his feeding tube was in, not as scary) and hopefully will be moved to a "less expensive room" (my words) this evening after Dr. T comes in. Steve has an epidural in his back and that will most likely stay for a couple more days. Everything is fine, so far and he's feeling a little better - what a trooper. I keep saying Three Times a Charm and he will be done/finished with the big C.
Thank you to Alanna for coming yesterday morning and Geoff and Carol for spending the morning and afternoon with me. This was much appreciated.
Love to all - Mary