Friday, August 21, 2009

Surgery Day II, 9 PM Joyce was sitting in a chair beside her bed!!

Seven hours after 3 hour surgery, WOW!

The Doctor had predicted adhesions and kinking of the bowels and found more than he expected. He did 3 hours of work on them and expects that the chemo sessions will help also. We will know more next week, but are very hopeful.

We expect the next chemo treatment to start early September (September??). We plan on going to the hospital from HOME!

Of course, how Joyce is able to tolerate real food is another bridge to cross. It has been one month since anything but ice chips have crossed those beautiful lips (food wise speaking).

Joyce was very tired tonight after sitting up, so please touch base with us before coming to visit.

Tired, but happy, hopeful, and confident.
Doug

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