Well everyone, I have lived through the surgery and the first week...Though I am not out in the clear yet, I have made progress and things are looking up.
Spoke with the doctor this morning and the results should be back from the pathologist and what this tumor really is.
I'm still in a bit of pain and I get sick easy. They said I could try solid foods today, but I'm skeptical as to how well I can handle it. I've been getting sick and throwing up the last two days just by drinking a bit of juice and water, so I really want to take it easy and may just nibble some oatmeal or something soft.
The surgery went better then they though and the tumor came right out. They didn't have to do the whole Whipple operation, which is great. I have all my organs except the gall bladder and a bit of the pancreas. Lets pray the pathologist has good news now!
Well I need to go walk around and then try to rest.
Much love,
Cat
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
The Calm before the Storm
So tomorrow morning I will be reporting for surgery.
It's weird to think I'll be on an operating table in the morning, and I can honestly say things for me will never be the same again. Mostly for the better I am hoping but I am ready for the worst...Bring it on baby!
I look back at the last two months and I am floored by how quickly your life can change! I went from doing my job, and working a nice shift in Iraq to *BAM* on a bird to Germany and then to Walter Reed in less then a week.
All things happen for a reason! For all I know, had this not have happened, I would have been in my trailer when it took a rocket and had been hurt.
Whatever the outcome of this surgery...I know I am in God's hand and His will is going into play.
Love you all and I will post once I'm well enough again, You can contact my parents for updates till then.
It's weird to think I'll be on an operating table in the morning, and I can honestly say things for me will never be the same again. Mostly for the better I am hoping but I am ready for the worst...Bring it on baby!
I look back at the last two months and I am floored by how quickly your life can change! I went from doing my job, and working a nice shift in Iraq to *BAM* on a bird to Germany and then to Walter Reed in less then a week.
All things happen for a reason! For all I know, had this not have happened, I would have been in my trailer when it took a rocket and had been hurt.
Whatever the outcome of this surgery...I know I am in God's hand and His will is going into play.
Love you all and I will post once I'm well enough again, You can contact my parents for updates till then.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Surgery
So Monday I saw my surgeon and he told me he had to leave for China. Meaning my surgery is now being pushed back until the 20th of May.
Stinks that I have to wait again, but I know it's for the better.
A cool note: I will be the youngest patient to receive this surgery called "Whipple operation" and they are going to ask for my permission to possibly print this in text books. Also, they will be taking pictures of the operation and said I could have copies of them.
Stinks that I have to wait again, but I know it's for the better.
A cool note: I will be the youngest patient to receive this surgery called "Whipple operation" and they are going to ask for my permission to possibly print this in text books. Also, they will be taking pictures of the operation and said I could have copies of them.
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