Surgery Details + Haircut

Here are the details for surgery this week - Dad will go to Barnes on Monday for pre-surgery tests, including an MRI with brain mapping where they will put a series of "cheerios" on his head (we’ll be sure to post a picture of this part!). The purpose of the "cheerios" is to act as a blueprint/map to help guide the neurosurgeon during surgery.


Dad will then come home Monday night (because of course insurance does not cover keeping him until the surgery) and will return to the hospital the next morning at 5:30am for surgery at 8am Tuesday. Surgery is expected to take anywhere from 2-4 hours. After surgery recovery, Dad will move to the Neuro ICU for a day and then to the neurology floor for a few days before coming home. We will keep you posted that day re: additional updates and info.


In the meantime, Dad got a "crew-cut" this morning - here is a photo ...hmmmm really adds to his “cheek-appeal” - I can see the resemblance :)

Surgery Tuesday

Sorry for the delay in posting, as a family we were trying to make decisions last night and I was extra tired when I got home - The PET scan also came back clear of any cancers in other parts of the body. Great news, but they still believe the brain tumors are coming from another source in the body. Moving forward with the original plan to to have surgery to remove the left tumor and send it to biopsy to hopefully identify cell type/diagnosis.


Dad's Crainiotomy (brain surgery) is scheduled for Tuesday. If anything changes with this date/plan, I will let everyone know. In the meantime, prayers prayers prayers...and positive encouragement too. It's going to be a long week next week, but I personally am ready to get this surgery behind us and move forward.


Thank you all again for the support


Also, a few of us who are new to blogspot (or to blogging in general - me included). Here is a little clarity re: how to post a comment:
-Click # comments below this post
-Select "Anonymous" and just include your name at the end of your post (much easier than creating a profile)
-Click Post Comment


Thanks again to all of you for taking time to post comments - Dad has already really enjoyed reading them and I truly believe it is making a big difference in keeping him positive and motivated!

No News: Still Waiting on Results

Looks like no new news to report tonight after all. Dad completed his PET Scan today at noon, but we haven't been told the results yet. The results from the PET as well as all of the results from his other tests were however reviewed as part of the discussion at the board meeting tonight. Dad will likely have to visit the hospital again in the morning to meet with the Dr. about the PET results and the board meeting to determine the final plan.


The "unknowns" are killing us, but I guess this just gives us a few extra hours for prayers. Hoping to have good news to report tomorrow.

Impromptu Driveway Party

We had a little impromptu driveway party today - Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello and visit with Dad. He really enjoyed getting to see everyone and all of the additional support has really given him the extra encouragement and positive energy he needs for the upcoming week! Special thanks to the Robke family for hosting, to my aunt Cheryl for helping with photos and again to all of you, for taking time out of your day to visit! Prayers for positive results tomorrow!