Here is the latest update from Mom's visit at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
She met with Dr.Pillarisetty (abdominal surgeon,specializing in pancreatic surgery) and he stated that they will do pre op on Tuesday and then she will be the first surgery of the day on Wednesday. They will start with scoping mom first to see what all is involved. They will be looking to make sure they have not missed anything in the scans. Normally with a pancreatic surgery they access from the left side, but since the right kidney is involved as well they will go through the center. They will either take a part of the right kidney, or will remove it entirely. From a week ago the mass in the pancreas has grown 1cm by 2cm in the last week. They do not believe it is a psuedo cyst, but a tumor. Either way, they say it has to be removed. He feels he will most likely take the lower half of the pancreas. He says that it is hard to see what all is involved. If he feels the spleen is involved, or at a great future risk, he will remove it as well. He does not think there will be a problem with the stomach, but again if the stomach has any involvement, he may have to remove a small section of the stomach as well. The abdominal surgeon will be doing the scoping, pancreas, spleen and stomache part and the kidney specialist/surgeon will be operating on her right kidney. The surgeon is estimating about 6 hours for surgery and then a few hours in recovery. She will get a drain tube from her side to drain any fluids after surgery. It comes out when it stops "draining". No estimated time frame for that, she may even go home with it if needed.
They expect her to stay at UWMC hospital for at least 5 days, and after that they want her to stay at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance housing for another 5 days so they are close to UWMC in case she needs some additional after care.
We are definately asking for prayer for protection, healing, comfort, skill for the suegeons and peace for all of us as we restart this journey with Mom. Please pray for dad. This has been tough for him. He is so strong and a wonderful encourager to mom. We kids are so incredibly blessed to have them as our parents and we thank God for allowing us to be able to walk with them through the storm.
Thank you ahead of time for your words of love and encouragement. They have always meant so much.
Kimberly and family
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what can i say after i say i love you?
djkz
We love you all so much too! It's so hard to understand but we know Our God doesn't waste anything, may His purpose prevail...Big Hugs to you all and daily prayer...
Bonnie and family
My dear Cousin Deva; I trust and pray that everything is copasetic with you, and that the Good Lord will use His Almighty Powers to completely heal you from your sickness with cancer! I really do love you one big old bunch!
Cousin John
Hi Ladeva - this is Terry (DeWalt) Crary. I just wanted to let you know that Donna has kept me updated on your health issues and I am praying for you and the rest of your family. I pray that today goes well, that you and your family are held in our Father's hands and comforted and that you stay strong in your healing.
Love, Terry
thinking of you tonight sis and wishing that this would all go away...
will be anxious to hear that it is behind you and that the healing is on the way..
hurry and get well so we can do something fun...like go to Texas:)
ehawwwwwwwww or the rodeo in Tucson!!!! sister's trips to go on..
we have place to go, people to see, and stuff to get into:) like when we were kids... ha
but count out drowning a bees nest.. remember that one didn't work too well for us..
you go girl!!! you are surrounded by angels and GOD WILL BE IN THAT OPERATING ROOM WITH You TO MAKE SURE IT ALL GOES GOOD!!!!
TALK SOON. LOVE YA SIS.
djkz
Sweet Cousin Deva,
We've been thinking about you and praying for you all morning. We look forward to hearing that the surgery is over and all is well! We love you!
Karl and Candi
Praying for Ladeva today. Our love abounds but God's aboundeth much more.
Jeannie & Jim are thinking about you Ledeva & Family. My mom is recovering from Open Heart Surgery. When she wakes up this am, I will show her this site. God Bless You all. Love Jeannie & Jim
HI MY BEAUTIFUL CUZ HEY STILL READY FOR THE RODEO THIS WINTER LV Dell
Hi Duckie, God Bless & keep you safe. All we want to do is paint together, laugh and eat....now, is that to much to ask? I am on the mend, now it is your turn. So keep your eye on the prize just like you told me. I did keep my eye on the cross the whole time just like you told me to. Look at me, walking w/walker 1/2 hr daily. Linda, Jo and I are counting the hours till we see that beautiful smile. Jeanzie
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