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Pre-op lab work was done Thursday ~ the plan was if my blood levels were still low they'd check me in today for a transfusion and then do the surgery on lung masses early Monday morning. I am very happy to say my blood levels were up ~ only to about 9 but up enough for the surgery without first doing a transfusion! So I am set for surgery in the morning. At this point they still don't know what they are looking at here and what they will actually do tomorrow. I met with my doctors and an oncologist and the plan, as I understand it is this:

First they will go into the mass in the lower right and see what it is, then they will go back into the masses in the upper lung area to take another look at them. If it looks like this is cancer they will simply insert tubes for t he radiation treatments and I will probably be able to go home. If they decide the masses are something else they will remove all of them and, most likely the lower lobe of my right lung. Then will then do a full pathology on all of this to see what this mess is. If this the way they go I will be in the hospital for at least a week.

I am feeling better then I have since the initial internal bleeding episode in late February. This evening was the first time since I was first hospitalized that I've been able to take a shower actually standing up!! I know that doesn't sound like a big deal but, trust me, for me it really was!!

I want to thank you all once again for all of your prayers and support as I have gone through these long weeks of tests, tests and more test. While I still don't have a definitive answer, perhaps tomorrow I will. Whichever way this goes I am grateful for the life I've had and for all the wonderful people I've been fortune enough to encounter as I've travel the path of my life's journey. I will post an update as soon as I am able.

1 posted on 04/09/2006 6:45:32 PM PDT by Zacs Mom

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2 posted on 04/09/2006 6:46:50 PM PDT by Zacs Mom (Proud wife of a Marine! ... and purveyor of "rampant, unedited dialogue")

Prayers up for your surgery -- glad your blood levels have risen (no transfusion is a good thing). I hope that they can remove it and even if it mean you being in the hospital a little longer this time, not having to go back again because they got all of it (whatever it turns out to be).

3 posted on 04/09/2006 6:51:06 PM PDT by Talking_Mouse (Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just... Thomas Jefferson)

4 posted on 04/09/2006 6:51:18 PM PDT by Tribune7

Prayers sent for your surgery.

6 posted on 04/09/2006 6:55:42 PM PDT by tuliptree76

I just came online and saw this. You will be in my thoughts and prayers ZM, in face I will double up on prayers for a good outcome for you. You are not alone, we send love!!

7 posted on 04/09/2006 6:56:02 PM PDT by potlatch (Does a clean house indicate that there is a broken computer in it?)

9 posted on 04/09/2006 6:57:48 PM PDT by Chickensoup (The water in the pot is getting warmer, froggies.The water in the pot is getting warmer, froggies.)

10 posted on 04/09/2006 7:00:05 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (The Internet is the samizdat of liberty..)

Thanks for updates .. you of course remain on my prayer list.

PLEASE when you catch your breath check into Macrobiotics. Kushi Institute out of central Mass.

I have several acquaintances who have had massive advance cancer, with weeks to live & have had turn arounds in their lives. IT is really worth investigating.

In fact it is so impressive to me that I am considering doing it about 75 % of time. For healing like you need, it has to be 100 following for several months for results.

GOOD LUCK DEAR LADY!

11 posted on 04/09/2006 7:00:14 PM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

Just read your update aloud to hubby. We both are praying for you, your hubby, your doctors and all connected with your health, ZM. You will be on our minds tomorrow and in our prayers. God bless and be with you every moment.

14 posted on 04/09/2006 7:04:37 PM PDT by LucyJo

I pray that everything goes fine for you. I don't know much about what your're facing except from this post but you sound like you're very positive and that can really make a difference..

Prayers...

15 posted on 04/09/2006 7:05:05 PM PDT by queenkathy (My idea of rebooting is kicking somebody in the butt twice)

We will be praying for wisdom for the surgeons and peace for you.

18 posted on 04/09/2006 7:07:39 PM PDT by DrewsDad

Hello, Zacs Mom.

I just came across this thread and want to wish you all the best with your surgery.

God Bless...sw

19 posted on 04/09/2006 7:08:48 PM PDT by spectre (Spectre's wife (Bush, we have a problem...a big problem)

((( Continued prayers for you, dear FRiend. )))

20 posted on 04/09/2006 7:18:25 PM PDT by onyx (It's easier to indict a ham sandwich or Tom DeLay than it is to indict a Democrat.)

I'm praying for you here... know we will be thinking of you tomorrow morning, and God will be in the midst of us.

21 posted on 04/09/2006 7:25:00 PM PDT by dandelion

Prayers...
Hoping that all will be well...

22 posted on 04/09/2006 7:29:13 PM PDT by darkwing104 (Let's get dangerous)

23 posted on 04/09/2006 7:33:24 PM PDT by Constantine XIII

I ask for God's blessings on you and your family during this troubled time. May He guide the doctors who care for you and restore you to health if it be His will. May He give you strength and keep you safe in His loving care. May you and all who love you find strength in their faith.

24 posted on 04/09/2006 7:34:39 PM PDT by caryatid (Jolie Blonde, 'gardez donc, quoi t'as fait ...)

Thank you for the update...and thank you for sharing all of this with us...it is very generous of you.

Well...it sounds like a longer hospital stay at this point may be the good news, considering it wouldn't be cancer.

But, as you keep reminding us, it is in HIS hands...and you are in the best hands available...

I am going to be thinking about you a lot tomorrow, and will send up many Texas-sized prayers!!

When you feel up to it...please let us know how you are doing...

God Bless you and your family, and be with the surgeon's as their do their work tomorrow.

sleuth

25 posted on 04/09/2006 7:37:16 PM PDT by Txsleuth

26 posted on 04/09/2006 7:49:42 PM PDT by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly.)

You're an amazing lady, ZM. Prayers for your surgery tomorrow, and that this turns out to be something beatable. Lord, pleas let Your loving hands be upon her.

28 posted on 04/09/2006 7:52:31 PM PDT by r9etb

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