Thank you for all the prayers.
John had the hernia surgery today. They were well prepared.
On February 1 John had to have blood work done at hospital to cross match blood if may be needed for/after surgery. On February 2 oncologist gave John another iron infusion.
February 3 was like a free day.
Today Judy had to take John to hospital at 5:30 a.m. Judy went with him to registration and to third floor surgery. Once they called John for prep they asked Judy to leave. They texted me with the following:
7:23 am patient in operating room
8:11 am procedure began
9:19 am procedure complete
9:23 patient in recovery area
9:34 Dr. called. Very large hernia; keep iced over weekend; take it easy over weekend.
The oncologist said he may want to give John one more infusion next week–depends on iron level after last blood draw.
John cannot begin his chemo treatments for four weeks after surgery; he has follow-up with surgeon on February 17.
John saw the surgeon on February 17 and got the all clear. No lifting over 15 lbs. for the next four weeks. The next four weeks are very crucial for your healing. The hernia was twisted and stuck so the incision is about 5 inches long. John forgot to ask if he could golf–Judy told him his golf bag weights more than 15 lbs.
John had another iron infusion with the oncologist on Feb. 12. John was scheduled to have chemo on Feb. 16 and Judy called and said the surgery was only two weeks ago and John is to receive his second Covid vaccine on Feb. 25. The oncologist agreed to put off chemo until March 1. Needed to make sure no reaction to second vaccine which John did not have any reaction.
Thanks again–those prayers work.
