Thursday, November 20, 2008

Post-Surgery Update

It has been a week, since I came home from gallbladder/biopsy surgery. We met with the surgeon that preformed this and he says everything looks to be healing well. Dr. Srinivasan feels that there is a very good likelyhood that this mass is benign. He says because of some of the characteristics, they are unable to be 100% sure until they actually remove it. Dr. Srinivasan has spoken several times with Dr. Chavin at MUSC, and assures us that this is the best route to take. He has even said that if it were his wife or daughter that this is what he would want to do and even the surgeon he would want to use!

Our appointment at MUSC is @ 8:45 am on Friday. My Grandma and Grandpa Wall live in Charleston, so we will be staying with them. We will come home Saturday, because Isaac will turn 4 on Monday :) So, we have to have a Bday party on Sunday after church.

I still have no appetite, which isn't a problem, b/c I still have a lot of weight to lose, but I'm having to make myself eat so I will have energy-really not fun.

Still a little sore and tired-and this has been one crazy week, work, doctor, etc. I haven't even finished packing :)

Thank You for your prayers and encouragement this week. I feel God's touch in so many ways right now, but continue to struggle this week. I know it is the combination of everything, it's all a little overwhelming, but I'm ready to feel good again :)

4 comments:

Julie said...

Thought I'd tell your how wonderful the people at MUSC are. My Uncle was told he had tounge cancer last summer. He went to MUSCS for surgery and had his tounge removed. These doctors are incredible!!! He is doing so well.
I just can't put into words how wonderful everyone at MUSC is.

I'll be praying for you and your family.

Anonymous said...

Father, I pray that you give Dawn all the comfort and peace needed. I pray for her family and also for the Dr.s. Just surround everyone that is touched by this so that it is never a question who is in control!

Carin Scates said...

I will pray for you and your Journey today. May you get good news all around. tell your son happy Birthday. He is so adorable.
You have a beatutiful family!!!

Kim said...

Happy Birthday Isaac!!! Take a few moments to relish in this celebration!!! I lov eyou so much!!! My thoughts have been with you and I wnt to try to see you somehow while we are in G-ville. Take good care of each other and give extra hugs to yoru family! I miss you and am grateful for your life!!!! I can not forget you going the extra mile to make my wedding day perfect - daises and all at the bridesmaid luncheon!!! I pray for happy news!!!! - Kim