18:10 update: The anestesia seems to be wearing off and Brad is becoming more alert and coherent. Team of doctors making rounds spoke with Brad, Karen and Jason. The doctors explain that the surgery went well. They had to remove a little bit of the liver, but they said his liver should regrow to its normal size by the time he leaves the hospital. They also removed parts of his colon and small intestine.
15:50 update: Went to ICU to see Brad. His CO2 labs came back positive so the nurse administered pain medication. He was in significant pain after he awoke from surgery.
14:45 update: Nurse Debbie briefed us that surgery is finally complete. Evidently Dr. Cameron is very strict with regards to post-op activities. Nurse Debbie actually took care of Brad after his Whipple surgery back in 2003, which was also perfomed by Dr. Cameron. Karen and Jason are going to see Brad momentarily in ICU.
12:30 update: Surgery was successful!!! Dr. Cameron came out to speak with Karen and Jason. He found 2 walnut sized tumors, one in between his liver and colon and one growing on his small intestine. Dr. Cameron was able to successfully remove both tumors. Dr. Cameron did not see any other tumors but suspects there could be others. Family will visit Brad around 14:30 in the ICU.
11:45 status: Surgery is going well. Dr. Cameron expects to be out by 13:00 to speak with us. They will close him back up by 14:00. Karen and Jason should be able to see him recovering in the ICU by 15:00.
10:00 status: Nurse told us Brad is doing fine and surgery is going well.
Arrived at Johns Hopkins bright and early at 5:30am Monday morning. Spoke with Dr. Cameron at 6:00am who sounded very confident in his ability to remove the tumor from my colon. Talked to Karen and Jason from 6:30-7:30 and went under around 8:15.
Good to hear that you are doing well. I'll be looking forward to getting the updates. I just got a an entire cow from my Dad, so consider yourself invited over for burgers now that the sun has come back.
ReplyDeleteLooks like thing are looking up! Let's hope you will be back on the bike soon!
ReplyDeleteBob Hall
Brad, get well quick. The final four is almost here. It is almost time for us to shoot three's or free throws again. You look good in the picture, but what kind of outfit are you wearing? I never saw that at work. Oh, well, you look good in it. Now you have to get well in order to punch me for that comment.
ReplyDeleteSlow down you move too fast...soon you will walking another 8 miles. Good luck with the food. We will toast you on Easter!
ReplyDeleteBrad, your energy is moving! Enjoy your rest and may the hiccups subside. It's all those champagne bubbles coming to the surface.
ReplyDeleteI am listening to one of my favorite songs and thinking of you, while crooning along to Catch a Falling Star And Put it in Your Pocket... http://www.kokomo.ca/pop_standards/catch_a_falling_star_lyrics.htm
You are surrounded by huge waves of love, love, love, and oh yes, more love!
Enjoy soaking up the sun and riding the ocean waves of love,
Thanks for the blog, Jason, you did good!
Janet