Thank you to everyone who's asked after my father and expressed concern and well wishes, over the past few weeks. I wanted to let you guys know about the current state of affairs.
We had high hopes about the surgery, which was scheduled for yesterday. After the doctor's were able to work around the blockage, caused by the pancreatic cancer, my dad dramatically improved. He's been physically healthier and more alert mentally, than I've seen him in months.
Sadly, as the procedure began yesterday, the surgeons initial incision precipitated a heart attack, shutting the surgery down. Things could have been much worse. As Dr. Christein said, if the heart attack had happened in the middle of the procedure, it would have been all over.
My father is doing well and is out of SICU. He'll probably get to come home Saturday. Heart Attacks seem to be regarded as fairly routine, nowadays. Surgery is now off the table and we will most likely be proceeding with Radiation treatments.
Hi James,
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking about your dad and coming on to see how he was doing, and this post was here. Tim and I wish your family success with the radiation treatments.
-Ivy
James,
ReplyDeleteI am just now learning of your father's condition. This is terrible news. My heart goes out to him, you and your family. Take care, man.
Shane
James, sorry to hear that they had cancel the procedure, but I'm glad your dad pulled through. We do have much better treatments for heart attacks than even ten years ago.
ReplyDeletePancreatic cancer is a bad disease. I hope he's getting really good care. If you guys are dealing with UAB oncology, I think they have a good reputation.
Will keep you and your dad in my prayers!!
ReplyDeleteMuch sympathy, James. My father had a similar experience when they did surgery to remove throat cancer - a 'coronary event'.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to keep us updated.
Major prayers to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteYou & your family are still in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteKeep your faith.
Ciao,
Gaetano
Best wishes for your dad, brother.
ReplyDeleteThank you, everyone. Your kind thoughts mean a lot!
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ReplyDeleteMornin' James. Having my coffee before I dash off. Thought of your dad when I woke. Hope all is well today.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your father. I hope that all goes well and he beats this thing. Your blog is one of my favorites, and I hope it and your dad will be around for a long time to come.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes regarding your father's health.
ReplyDeleteHe's hanging in there. They let him sit in a chair today. Thanks again, everyone.
ReplyDeleteJames---
ReplyDeleteIt's good to hear that things are, while not ideal, better, and that your father's in good spirits and improving health!
Allan.
Been there with my own father (cancer and treatment), my best thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteHi grodog & Jay - Thanks! Hopefully, he'll get to come home in a few days.
ReplyDeleteHi James -- Hope your dad is home by now and that you guys are all having a nice Halloween. Happy Oogie Boogie Day :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Happy Whisk! He's home and resting. Happy Halloween!
ReplyDeleteHi James just wanted to drop you a line and hope your father is doing well. Glad to hear he is home.
ReplyDeleteTim told me Dad was home and resting. Wonderful news. Very very cool.
ReplyDeleteNow ... time to reheat pizza and watch scary movies.
-Ivy