Update, good news/ bad news...

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Update, good news/ bad news...
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Fri, 03-10-2006 - 12:35pm
I hate to be always coming here with news to drag people down.
The truth is, these past few weeks/months have been very emotional.
This past week I had a nice visit with my day and sister and that side of the family for dad's 80th
birthday.
Then we came back home to mom's appointments... the good news is, the treatments worked.
The tumor has shrunk and is now opperable.
The bad news is, after surgery mom will need 4 more months of 100% chemo and then there is still
only a 20% chance she will live only 2 - 5 years afterwards.
This has been very emotionally draining on me and my family. My mom is being so strong about the
whole thing.
We are trying to be positive. It is hard not to worry all the time.
I have been spending days and nights with my mom and talking alot with her. Also, we have been
just having fun together and with my sister and Sheila and Fred when they can join us.
Mom's surgery will be on Thursday, March 16th at 7:30 a.m. It is called the Whipple Procedure
and is fairly new and very risky, but considered to give the patients the best chances for survival.
She will be in ICU for the first 24 hours then moved to a private room. They will keep her in the hospital for
7-11 days barring any complications.
Many friends and family have been in and out of town to visit and I have played hostess so Mom does not have to worry about all the company while not feeling so great.
We will have 10 people at the hospital during her surgery so that will be very nice support especially if anything goes wrong.
I should close for now as this is getting very long.
I want to thank everyone who is thinking of us. I will probably put more info and thoughts in my blog later since I will be home playing catch up today.
hugs and luv you all,
Hugs,
Laurie
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Registered: 11-16-2005
Fri, 03-10-2006 - 2:38pm

((((((Laurie))))))) It's so great to see you! Wow, you sound so strong and stable despite what you've been through. I'm glad the tumor has shrunk, and I hope the surgery will be successful. Sounds like your mom is getting the best care possible.


Take care and keep us updated when you can. Hugs to you, Sheila, and your family.


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Fri, 03-10-2006 - 2:41pm
Ting, I will e-mail you soon! Thanks,
Hugs,
Laurie
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Fri, 03-10-2006 - 10:39pm
The tumor has shrunk and is now opperable.
The bad news is, after surgery mom will need 4 more months of 100% chemo and then there is still
only a 20% chance she will live only 2 - 5 years afterwards.

(((Laurie)))) That is really good news that it shrunk.. I will continue praying for your ((((Mom))))) Ya know Hon.. after that chemo ..and with lots of care and prayer.. One never knows what miracles God will provide.. Doesn't mean she has only that long.. Could have way way many more years... Miracles do happen.. So thanks for the update and you hang in Hon and sounds like great support system going on there..
((((Hugs to you (((Your Mom))) and Sheila))))) P.S. Came back in edit to add...

hate to be always coming here with news to drag people down.

What!?.. Don't you talk like that. You come here with your feelings or any thing anytime.. You are not dragging anyone down... If there were (and there's not,) anyone that was being dragged down by such news, then they need a

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Fri, 03-10-2006 - 11:03pm

(((((((Laurie)))))))


I am so happy that you found a few moments to take a breather and post an update.

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Sat, 03-11-2006 - 12:36am

Hey Laurie!

It's good to see you. I'm glad things are going well for you. I have missed you.

Hugs!

 


Hugs,


Sebastian


 


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Registered: 02-15-2004
Sat, 03-11-2006 - 2:49am

Laurie,


Thanks for posting an update. It's nice that you are spending time with family - we do miss you though. Know we are all thinking of you and your family, and remembering you in our prayers.


many hugs, take care, Sandra

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Sat, 03-11-2006 - 10:13am
Yes, cat, thank you for reminding me, it is good news! We have decided to take this one step at a time. We already had a miracle with the tumor shrinking when they said it could grow instead. So we are excited about that!
Now we have to get her through the surgery.
Thanks cat for the positive words!
Hugs,
Laurie
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Sat, 03-11-2006 - 10:18am
Thanks Pam, it has been a very busy couple of weeks here and on top of it all Sheila broke her poor foot.
I am happy to have this little break myself. I have been thinking of the board and Mom said to take a break and take care of myself and my things.
We have agreed to take everything one step at a time. It can be a tad overwhelming if we don't do it that way.
Thank you for thinking of us!
Hugs,
Laurie
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Sat, 03-11-2006 - 10:20am
Thanks gigi and as always I have missed you too. My Mom is being strong now. Something in side of her just sort of clicked in.
Hugs,
Laurie
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Sat, 03-11-2006 - 10:22am
Thank you Sandra, the prayers are sure helping! Thank you for thinking of us. It is nice to know you are out here supporting us. It has been a very emotional time and we sure do need the prayers and positive thoughts!
Hugs,
Laurie
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