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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

Heavenly Father, we return to thank You that You are Sovereign ... that to You is ascribed all Power and Glory and Honor and Majesty. We come before You, Merciful Father, for the well being of Zacs Mom as she undergoes surgery. Oversee every detail, O God, that each phase of her surgery will reveal that Your healing hand is upon her. Astound her medical team with their findings ... that her distress is benign and easily treatable. Let her awaken to good news, that her recovery will be swift and sure. Take hold of her family in these hours of anxiety ... surround them with the Comfort of Your Presence. May they know the Blessed Assurance that You are with them always, even unto the end of the age. Cause them to rest well this night, O God, for You stand watch over Your children. In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ we offer our praise and prayer, Amen ...

29 posted on 04/09/2006 7:56:21 PM PDT by Pegita ('Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take Him at His Word ...)

Prayers for you tonight and tomorrow (and of course, after that too!)

30 posted on 04/09/2006 8:00:37 PM PDT by Aggie Mama

You will be in my prayers this week. Wishing you peace and all good things.

32 posted on 04/09/2006 8:09:39 PM PDT by Domestic Church (AMDG...)

The best to you tomorrow, and prayers.

33 posted on 04/09/2006 8:10:49 PM PDT by Sam Cree (Delicacy, precision, force)

You are loved.

Extra special prayers this evening.

Leni

34 posted on 04/09/2006 8:10:58 PM PDT by MinuteGal

I still need you to inspire me.

36 posted on 04/09/2006 8:32:20 PM PDT by freema (Proud Marine FRiend, Mom, Aunt, Sister, Friend, Wife, Daughter, Niece)

Prayers for you and your health. Stay strong.

37 posted on 04/09/2006 8:33:29 PM PDT by gotribe (Just tired of going easy on islam)

Sending prayers from Michigan.

39 posted on 04/09/2006 8:47:44 PM PDT by Dolphy

thoughts and prayers ,... we'll talk when you are able

40 posted on 04/09/2006 8:53:57 PM PDT by Dad yer funny

41 posted on 04/09/2006 9:08:14 PM PDT by spunkets

Our prayers for you, dear woman.

God's peace, grace, and provision for you and your family. God's wisdom and inspiration for your surgeon, pathologist, and oncologist.

Sleep well.

42 posted on 04/09/2006 9:31:48 PM PDT by 4U2OUI (losing what I thought was sanity...and liking it.)

Dear Zacs Mom ~ Thoughts and prayers and thanx for being you. :)

43 posted on 04/09/2006 9:49:51 PM PDT by Mia T (Stop Clintons' Undermining Machinations (The acronym is the message.))

44 posted on 04/09/2006 10:17:47 PM PDT by JustPiper (We will NOT be a COMPROMISE !!!)

I am joined in earnest, urgent prayer for you - may God bless you and heal you according to His will.

45 posted on 04/09/2006 10:36:35 PM PDT by Alamo-Girl

our prayers are with you

47 posted on 04/09/2006 11:46:12 PM PDT by LadyDoc (liberals only love politically correct poor people)

Prayers for your recovery sent.

48 posted on 04/09/2006 11:48:24 PM PDT by tertiary01 (May 1st--Shop til you drop)

You are in my prayers, Zacs Mom.

53 posted on 04/10/2006 4:05:11 AM PDT by PilloryHillary (Government is the only enterprise in the world which expands in size when its failures increase.)

Asking Heavenly Father that all mysteries will be revealed.

54 posted on 04/10/2006 4:19:37 AM PDT by beachn4fun ("Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered".......(Thomas Paine))

We will be thinking about you, Mom, hang in there!

55 posted on 04/10/2006 5:04:04 AM PDT by NonValueAdded (If McKinney gets a free slap, then we all should get a free slap)

We pray for good news tomorrow.

8mm

56 posted on 04/10/2006 5:13:52 AM PDT by 8mmMauser (Jezu ufam Tobie...Jesus I trust in Thee)

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