Update

[devilgrrl]

Mom went in to the OR around 11:45 and didn't come out until 3:15. They removed the section of her rectum with the tumor in it, but had to put in a temporary colostomy bag. She'll have that for 3 to 6 months, hopefully less. Next week she'll meet with her oncologist about the chemo and radiation she'll have for follow up. She's pretty sure she'll have lost her hair by the wedding.

She was really groggy when we went to visit, so we didn't stay very long. We'll visit tomorrow before my doctor's appointment.

Thanks for everyone's thoughts and prayers.

Comments

[taintdblush.livejournal.com]

I'll be praying she recovers quickly! A friend of our family had to have radiation, and after it falling out in clumps she consulted a beautian and had it shaved, and her doctor thinks because of that its now growing back completely without balding spots.

Our friend really embraced the bald head and while its growing back now, she never wore wigs or anything... just those super soft head cloths.

[devilgrrl.livejournal.com]

If/when she starts losing her hair, I'm going to knit her a cap. At least then I'll feel more useful.

[dolphinluv2783.livejournal.com]

I'm hoping for a speedy recovery for her! *hugs*

[devilgrrl.livejournal.com]

Thank you :)

[mom-o-cass.livejournal.com]

i'll continue with the good thoughts and prayers.
and lots of hugs as well.

[devilgrrl.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I promise I'll call you soon, when things calm down a little and I pull myself out of this funk.

[aliki.livejournal.com]

I pray for a speedy recovery for her!

[devilgrrl.livejournal.com]

Thank you.