Surgery's finished, went well, thank God! Dr said she removed all cancer; complete hysterectomy removing both ovaries, tubes, uterus and cervixs, removed about 8" bowel, put it back together (NO colostomy needed/bag for poop outside body), removed omentum (lining covered all abdominal parts) and mesenteric lymph nodes. Because she had to do bowel repair Dr has concerns for infection and fistula formation (where a hole can develop between the healing bowel and vaginal wall). She will be monitored for these potential complications. 'Dr is hopeful that it is tubal and not ovarian cancer. Pathology results will take about a week.
She will have to have a second outpatient surgery to place a porta cath (direct IV access good for 5 years in chest) and intraperitoneal port/IP (tube/port into her abdomen). Both will be used to administer chemo. Keep up the positive thoughts and prayers. We will let everybody know when she's ready for visitors. Thank you,
Dana
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Thank you, Dana, for your complete surgery report. We have been lighting candles out here and praying for the gifted surgeon to do miraculous work as it sounds she did just that. Please continue to give us updates out here...love to you and most of all our courageous Denise...jan
thank you as well for the update. The Denise I know is a very strong woman! Go Girl! Love ya
So glad to hear the surgery went well. Thank you for the update Dana and give my love to Denise.
Thank you Dana for that complete report! I am glad to hear things went so well! Denise, I love you and am thinking of that beautiful smile I grew up with!!! - Adam H.
Thank you Dana,sounds like all things went well, lets pray for a uncomplicated recovery and bright future for Denise, Aunt Joan, and Uncle Dan, and of course you!
God Bless,David
Thanks Dana. So glad things went well. Praise God. Continuing to pray for full recovery and that there won't be any complications. And for strength for the rest of you.
God Bless
Aunt Charleeta
I'm so happy to hear things are going well...Denise you will be on the road to recovery in no time, with all the love and support you have...it's inevitable!
Thanks for keeping us posted Dana!
Karen Krueger
I'm so grateful to hear that things went well. Do you know how long they're planning to have her stay there?
Please let us know when she can have visitors.
And Dana, if you need anything, please let me know. You and Denise were there for my family during our darkest hours. I will never be able to repay you.
Cindy (please don't laugh at the name that Google seems to have me under)
Yes, Dana and Denise...we are connected in so many ways and Cindy says it all so well. (she should, her USC tuition cost enough!)
So glad you have this blog up.Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Connie
Hi Denise, Thinking about you. Logged in to get an update and just saw comments. I hope you are concious and even though in an enviornment you are use to but being on the other side of the bed, having that attitude of gratitude for the medicine (pain killers) that you have! Love ya Laura
Hi Denise. .Sooooo glad you have the surgery behind you. Now you can concentrate on recovery, and come home. Home is the best medicine. God bless you and a speedy recovery. We will continue to pray for you. ..Love.
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