Thursday, June 11, 2009

Update on my Dad

My parents stopped by before going back home tonight. My dad is doing very well post surgery. He said it isn't as bad as he thought it would be. He is still on pretty good pain meds. though. They removed all lymph nodes under his right arm, a large portion of skin on his back, and most recently found nodules on his left shoulder which they also removed. He has a drain under his arm for fluid that they have to empty a few times a day, which will stay in for about 2-3 weeks. A nurse will go to his house to change his dressings on Saturday morning. He will be going back to Ann Arbor to talk to the team of doctors about the possibility of having surgery to remove his lymph nodes under his left arm also. I think because of the nodules they removed, which they are pretty sure were also cancerous, tests will confirm. They are considering him cancer free as of right now. He looks good, and is moving around better than I expected. Addison gave him a gentle hug, it was so cute. Thanks again to all of you that have been praying for all of us.

1 comment:

chris k said...

Your mom is becoming quite a nurse! So glad that all is well and he feels good. Praying for your family, especially your dad as he waits for information and decisions on the next phase, if needed.