hey everyone i am writing this quickly from the 6th floor at u of mn-fairview. so far the surgery was successfull. my spleen was removed and did have angiosarcoma in it. A nice section of my ribs, cartilidge, and muscle was removed from my left chest wall then there was a small portion of my lung that was removed as well. the recovery is coming along becuase i am making myself do all of these tests and push my body into the form it needs to be so i dont get infections and asthma. otherwise results did come back from all of those areas and could tell were tumorous they were full of angiosarcoma as well. the areas around the noticible areas that were extra muscle and junk were ot cancerous at all. most of that is good new but because it is in my spleen and it pushes blood will have a chance of getting it back later in time. from here on out i will have a PET scan every 3 month until the end of my life. I still think i did the right thig. if any of my friends out there want to come down and visit me. text me so i know and can keep a look out for ya. i am having two chest tubes removed tomorrow which hurts terribly also i am having my epidural removed as where and i will be on physical pain meds.
i want to thank everyone for the support and kind words. it is unbelievableeverything i have heard from complete random strangers and best of friends. I am so overly appreciative of everyone it brings me to tears sometime. THANK YOU ALL!!!!!!!!!!
2 comments:
YAY!!! I'm so happy to hear that you're doing well!
I used to spend some time in that there hospital you're at. When you feel like a stroll go up to the 9th floor cafeteria. The food isn't actually half bad. I recommend this chocolate mousse/pudding thing that they have that has raspberries and stuff. Yummy.
The burgers are delicious, too, but they'll kill you faster than cancer ever could have. (I admit that I thought for a second as to whether that comment would be seen as insensitive or funny -- then I remembered that you're the only audience I care about here and you'll get a laugh.)
Justin, Glad you are doing so well and your surgery sounds like a success! We left a message on the phone number on your blog last week b/c we have been concerned. Hey to your mom and dad and our prayers that you will continue toward getting your strength back and on your road to recovery!
Booney & Nancy Shaver
Nashville, TN
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