Today I met my new colorectal surgeon. The meeting went very well and as much as one can be thrilled with a surgeon I am. He was very nice and compassionate and talked though my treatment cycle with us. We didn't learn a lot new from this appointment but he did confirm I would get Liver surgery first in which my Liver surgeon would take the right lobe of my liver. Following that surgery and recovery I would get more chemo. This would be followed by a surgery combining my liver surgeon and colorectal surgeon. They would work together to remove the tumor area in my colon and locally burn the spots remaining in the left lobe of my liver. He said they have worked together many times doing the same surgery they would perform on me.
So Monday I will meet with my liver surgeon to see what the game plan is. Then it will be on to surgery whenever he wants to schedule it. My colorectal surgeon told us today he would come and visit me in the Hospital after my first surgery. We found this news really comforting and supportive since his expertise wont really be needed until the second surgery. I will happily have him visit and talk with him while in the Hospital. To be honest I'm almost excited to talk with him there. I would rather have the opportunity without having to have surgery but if that's what it takes to get to talk with an outstanding Doctor I'll take it.
Speaking of support during the course of this journey (especially through my blog's comments) I have felt an overwhelming amount of support by friends and family. Many comments I read bring tears to my eyes. I don't feel like I'm that different going through this than anyone else would be. Several people (including a dear friend) have noted I am inspiring and I have gone through this as a challenge God set before me and walked through it without asking why. My dear friend says it best like this
"You truly are an inspiration
Instead of focusing on; "Why me God?"
You took his hand and basically said "Ok Lord, lets do this together"".
I am truly honored to be an inspiration to others but honestly all I hope is when this is done this all points directly toward heaven and shows the magnificent power our God has.
---Kent
Kent ~ I am SOOO happy you felt a good connection with the surgeon today. Definitely an answer to prayer. This is the "break-through" that you needed to feel confident as you enter the next phase of treatment...and surgery is no small phase! You certainly will not be walking alone. With your hand in God's and His army of servants on your side, those cancer cells don't stand a chance!!!
ReplyDeleteLove you ~ Mom B
Thank you for your update, Kent. We continue to uphold all of you in our prayers. Sorry we weren't able to connect when in Michigan. It was so good to see Leah and Lydia. Blessings to you all in the coming weeks. We are confident that God will carry you through.
ReplyDeleteAll our love....Uncle Steve and Aunt Linda