Help- need surgical oncologist recommendations in NJ…

Discussion Board › Forums › General Discussion › Help- need surgical oncologist recommendations in NJ…

Viewing 15 posts - 1 through 15 (of 34 total)
1 2 3
  • Author
    Posts
  • June 4, 2011 at 11:51 am #45507
    darla
    Spectator

    I too am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. There is no way of knowing why these things happen as they do. Why some go quickly and some successful fight this terribly unpredictable disease.

    Know that your father is no longer suffering and is now in a better place. He will always be with you and your family in your hearts and memories.

    My heart goes out to you and your family at this sad time.

    Love & Hugs,
    Darla

    June 3, 2011 at 7:44 pm #45506
    gavin
    Moderator

    Dear Samlee,

    I am so sorry to hear this news of your fathers passing. Please accept my sincerest condolences. I too lost my dad to this disease and I know how you are feeling right now. We are all here for you, and my thoughts are with you and your family right now.

    Gavin

    June 3, 2011 at 2:31 pm #45505
    lainy
    Spectator

    Samlee I am so very sorry on the loss of your Dad. He is now in his deserved Peace.
    Coulda, shoulda, woulda will not help anyone nor does it help the wonderful memories that remain. I believe that you did all you humanly could. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

    Your Father, through your memories
    Will never leave you.
    You will feel his tender care from now on
    As a warm serenity in your heart.
    Hoping you always feel the encouragement
    Of his love, and hold in memory
    All the happy times you spent together.

    June 3, 2011 at 1:21 pm #45504
    staktup
    Member

    After a month-long battle with all sorts of serious complications from
    his bile duct tumor surgery (ascites tat becaem infected, anastomosis bleeding, pancreatic juice leakage, friable tissues leading to more bleeding, eventual fluid imbalance, blood pressure drops & liver function deterioration) my father had passed away as an inpatient in the ICU. The medical staff were so impressed by my dad’s vigor and stamina, but in the end, it was all just too much for him to continue to endure. My mom, sister & I were there for the final 24 hours of his life. He confirmed that he was ready to go willingly and suffer no more. We do not blame the surical team nor the hospital staff; I believe my dad was an unlucky statistic of the 5-10% mortality risk and 15-20% complication risk pool. Were in the process of reviewing what went wrong but it will not bring him back. Contributions to this oranization were made in my father’s name.

    April 20, 2011 at 1:41 pm #45503
    lainy
    Spectator

    Good news Sam snd please keep in mind recovery on this is slow but the results are the best!

    April 20, 2011 at 11:30 am #45502
    pam
    Spectator

    Excellent Samiee, your dad is a true fighter. He must be fairly young and in good health? Your dad’s surgery was what my dad needed, a whipple and resection. Unfortunately, my dad’s surgeon decided against it. I hope your dad has a speedy and uneventful recovery. Best of good wishes to you too.

    April 20, 2011 at 9:32 am #45501
    jhonsons
    Member

    Glad to hear your Dad’s recovery is going well. I understand your frustrations. Good luck with everything and try to take some time to breath every now and then

    April 16, 2011 at 6:17 pm #45500
    gavin
    Moderator

    Hi Sam,

    I am glad that your dads surgery went well and I wish him a speedy recovery.

    My best wishes to you and your dad,

    Gavin

    April 16, 2011 at 5:20 pm #45499
    staktup
    Member

    Will do; 13 hour operation & he is recovering nicely i the ICU!

    April 16, 2011 at 3:22 am #45498
    lainy
    Spectator

    Sam, wishing your dad a speedy and smooth recovery, please keep us posted.

    April 16, 2011 at 12:01 am #45497
    marions
    Moderator

    Sam…..Everything sounds great. As the physicians say they never really know the extent of the disease until the point of surgery. Good luck for the next step that being the recovery phase.
    Thinking of you and am sending many good wishes your way,
    Marion

    April 15, 2011 at 11:51 pm #45496
    jim-wilde
    Member

    Keep us posted and good luck with the recovery.

    April 15, 2011 at 9:08 pm #45495
    staktup
    Member

    It’s 5:05PM. My dad went in around 7:30, 1st incision around 9. Surgeon came out around 3:45PM & said the whipple is done, but the duct leading into the liver had a lot of cancerous growth. We decided to push forward and remove the affected portion of the liver. The risk of fatal complications double, but he said it’s about 5% now vs. 2.5% as before. HR, BP, vitals are solid. Will report back.

    April 8, 2011 at 5:43 am #45494
    marions
    Moderator

    Sam…great news. Finally everything is moving past the ambiguous state and some definite plans have been made. BTW I also wanted to remind you about the “pillow” post surgery. Have your Dad press it against his abdomen while coughing….it really helps diminish the pain..
    All my best wishes and please, keep us posted.
    Marion

    April 8, 2011 at 2:19 am #45493
    lainy
    Spectator

    Sam that is just wonderful news.I think we all get more excited at the prospect of surgery than any other people I know. I guess the only advise I can give is that you will all need a lot of patience as whether its a Whipple, Resection or etc. the recovery is usually a long one. But each day gets better and when you get good results you will know it was all worth it. I will be praying and sending best wishes your way.

  • Author
    Posts
Viewing 15 posts - 1 through 15 (of 34 total)
1 2 3
  • The forum ‘General Discussion’ is closed to new topics and replies.