Prayers for my Dad

swanie · 02-24-2009, 09:30 AM

My Dad is going in for his cancer surgery at 11:00 at UCI and I would appreciate any and all good vibes and prayers that everyone could send his way.

For those of you that don't know...he was diagnosed with a recurrence of colon cancer in September. He's already endured 2 months of chemo and radiation and now they are going in to perform a fairly radical surgery. They are pretty sure the chemo and radiation destroyed the cancer but since it was right next to a lymph node they feel his best chance to beat this is to remove the rest of his colon and rectum.

His recovery isn't going to be easy, and if they can't effectively "reconstruct" him internally...this could be a huge life changer for him. One of his biggest fears is being stuck with a colostomy bag for the rest of his life. The one bright spot in all of this is that they have told him he could be in the hospital for up to 10 days. He won't take it easy once he gets home and he's hasn't managed his diabetes for months, so the longer they keep him the better.

I know I can't do anything to help right now, but I really wanted to be out there for MY peace of mind. I was supposed to be driving out to California today with my 4 year old in tow so I could be at the hospital. My Mom (she's been divorced from my Dad since I was 2) had agreed to watch Ms. L so I could be with my Dad for a few days. Well, she informed me on Sunday that she has a scheduling conflict today and can't watch her. On top of that, they've decided to head to Lake Havasu to take care of their boat, so she can't help the rest of the week. Seriously, how can one person be that flaky?

On the bright side, I'm putting all of my nervous energy to good use. The laundry is almost done, bills are paid, and house should be cleaned by the time I pick up the kids at school today. I can't sit still right now...I'll be even more of a basketcase than I usually am.

Thank you all for your help,

swanie

Not Afraid · 02-24-2009, 09:37 AM

I wish success for your Dad today. If you do decide to come out, let me know if there's anything I can do to help. Maybe I can put a 4 year old to work around the house.

Moonliner · 02-24-2009, 09:37 AM

Hakuna Matata!

Betty · 02-24-2009, 09:40 AM

Sending good thoughts to you guys.

Promo-Man · 02-24-2009, 09:52 AM

Prayers and positive vibes are on their way

Capt Jack · 02-24-2009, 09:59 AM

now good vibing with all my might.

Snowflake · 02-24-2009, 10:01 AM

Fibrilating as I type here, sending good vibes your and your Dad's way.

RStar · 02-24-2009, 10:25 AM

You got it. Good luck to him, and comfort to you and your family.

Ghoulish Delight · 02-24-2009, 10:41 AM

Best wishes for you and yours.

~MS~ · 02-24-2009, 10:42 AM

More prayers going from here swanie....have you mentioned the scheduling issue with someone in the Inland Empire?

02-24-2009, 09:30 AM	#1
swanie Wiiiiiiiiiiiiid Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 321	Prayers for my Dad My Dad is going in for his cancer surgery at 11:00 at UCI and I would appreciate any and all good vibes and prayers that everyone could send his way. For those of you that don't know...he was diagnosed with a recurrence of colon cancer in September. He's already endured 2 months of chemo and radiation and now they are going in to perform a fairly radical surgery. They are pretty sure the chemo and radiation destroyed the cancer but since it was right next to a lymph node they feel his best chance to beat this is to remove the rest of his colon and rectum. His recovery isn't going to be easy, and if they can't effectively "reconstruct" him internally...this could be a huge life changer for him. One of his biggest fears is being stuck with a colostomy bag for the rest of his life. The one bright spot in all of this is that they have told him he could be in the hospital for up to 10 days. He won't take it easy once he gets home and he's hasn't managed his diabetes for months, so the longer they keep him the better. I know I can't do anything to help right now, but I really wanted to be out there for MY peace of mind. I was supposed to be driving out to California today with my 4 year old in tow so I could be at the hospital. My Mom (she's been divorced from my Dad since I was 2) had agreed to watch Ms. L so I could be with my Dad for a few days. Well, she informed me on Sunday that she has a scheduling conflict today and can't watch her. On top of that, they've decided to head to Lake Havasu to take care of their boat, so she can't help the rest of the week. Seriously, how can one person be that flaky? On the bright side, I'm putting all of my nervous energy to good use. The laundry is almost done, bills are paid, and house should be cleaned by the time I pick up the kids at school today. I can't sit still right now...I'll be even more of a basketcase than I usually am. Thank you all for your help, swanie __________________ "The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." - John J. Bingham
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02-24-2009, 09:37 AM	#2
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I wish success for your Dad today. If you do decide to come out, let me know if there's anything I can do to help. Maybe I can put a 4 year old to work around the house.
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Hakuna Matata! __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	Sending good thoughts to you guys. __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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Promo-Man Actor / Comedian / Santa Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The North Pole of Anaheim Posts: 131	Prayers and positive vibes are on their way
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Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	now good vibing with all my might. __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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02-24-2009, 10:01 AM	#7
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Fibrilating as I type here, sending good vibes your and your Dad's way. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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02-24-2009, 10:25 AM	#8
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	You got it. Good luck to him, and comfort to you and your family. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Best wishes for you and yours. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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02-24-2009, 10:42 AM	#10
~MS~ One Happy little Missy! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 658	More prayers going from here swanie....have you mentioned the scheduling issue with someone in the Inland Empire? __________________ "Sometimes Miracles Hide"
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