Hi everyone.
Yesterday was surgery day . . . Bryan went in around 11:40 and they called from the OR around 12:30 to let me know they had begun. I didn't get to see him til about 8:00 p.m. last night though.
They were able to save 85% of his kidney and only remove the mass. Pathological reports show that it was cancer. . .although we won't know the exact kind for several weeks. More than likely was renal cell carcinoma, since that's the most common renal tumor. . .but I won't speculate at this point. If it was RCC, we can be thankful that God allowed them to catch it in time!! That particular cancer doesn't respond to treatment once it spreads out of the kidney. The Dr said the margins came back clear. . so that means they got it all. So...we can look back and thank the LORD for Bryan having kidney stones last summer. that allowed them to do a CT scan and find the cancer early!!
The surgery went as smoothly as possible. The recovery was a bit rough though. Due to the pain, and Bryan having sleep apnea, Bryan was not able to take deep breaths and that caused his oxygen levels to be too low. he was in recovery for several hours, and they never let me go back to see him. Once he was stabilized, they transferred him to a step down unit (unit below ICU, but more intensive care than a regular floor room). Due to the incision size and site, his pain has been bad. He's okay as long as he doesn't move. However, the DR wants Bryan up and out of bed today. so our goal is to have him sitting up and in a recliner between the noon and one o'clock hour. He has asked for prayer re: that, due to the pain. He is high risk for blood clots . . so we want to try our best to prevent that. . .at least Bryan is willing to try. He'll do his part, and you all can uphold him in prayer, and we'll trust the Lord to strengthen and enable him.
We may be in the step down unit for a day or so, then to the regular floor through Sat. or Sunday.
We both thank you so much for your prayers. I can tell God has been with us the entire way. In fact, before we left the house yesterday, I drew a promise card from my "Bible Bread Box" and asked the Lord to give us a specific verse to claim for Bryan. I went to pick one card, but saw a pink one sticking up, so I grabbed that one. It said, For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD." Jeremiah 30:17.
What better promise could we have asked for. It was as if the Lord sent a direct phone call to our hearts! :) :)
By the way, I was able to get internet access here in the hospital, so that's why I'm updating this blog. . but that means I have to do homework now. BOO!!! :)
Thanks y'all for your prayers, phone calls and emails!! My class has been taking care of us for meals this week too. They've been a blessing to us too!
Will be in touch soon.
Yesterday was surgery day . . . Bryan went in around 11:40 and they called from the OR around 12:30 to let me know they had begun. I didn't get to see him til about 8:00 p.m. last night though.
They were able to save 85% of his kidney and only remove the mass. Pathological reports show that it was cancer. . .although we won't know the exact kind for several weeks. More than likely was renal cell carcinoma, since that's the most common renal tumor. . .but I won't speculate at this point. If it was RCC, we can be thankful that God allowed them to catch it in time!! That particular cancer doesn't respond to treatment once it spreads out of the kidney. The Dr said the margins came back clear. . so that means they got it all. So...we can look back and thank the LORD for Bryan having kidney stones last summer. that allowed them to do a CT scan and find the cancer early!!
The surgery went as smoothly as possible. The recovery was a bit rough though. Due to the pain, and Bryan having sleep apnea, Bryan was not able to take deep breaths and that caused his oxygen levels to be too low. he was in recovery for several hours, and they never let me go back to see him. Once he was stabilized, they transferred him to a step down unit (unit below ICU, but more intensive care than a regular floor room). Due to the incision size and site, his pain has been bad. He's okay as long as he doesn't move. However, the DR wants Bryan up and out of bed today. so our goal is to have him sitting up and in a recliner between the noon and one o'clock hour. He has asked for prayer re: that, due to the pain. He is high risk for blood clots . . so we want to try our best to prevent that. . .at least Bryan is willing to try. He'll do his part, and you all can uphold him in prayer, and we'll trust the Lord to strengthen and enable him.
We may be in the step down unit for a day or so, then to the regular floor through Sat. or Sunday.
We both thank you so much for your prayers. I can tell God has been with us the entire way. In fact, before we left the house yesterday, I drew a promise card from my "Bible Bread Box" and asked the Lord to give us a specific verse to claim for Bryan. I went to pick one card, but saw a pink one sticking up, so I grabbed that one. It said, For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD." Jeremiah 30:17.
What better promise could we have asked for. It was as if the Lord sent a direct phone call to our hearts! :) :)
By the way, I was able to get internet access here in the hospital, so that's why I'm updating this blog. . but that means I have to do homework now. BOO!!! :)
Thanks y'all for your prayers, phone calls and emails!! My class has been taking care of us for meals this week too. They've been a blessing to us too!
Will be in touch soon.
Sweet Tammy, I am so glad Bryan's surgery is over and went so well.....I am continuing to pray for you both of you and for his complete healing.....
ReplyDeleteIsn't God wonderful how he had you pull that Scripture; we serve a mighty God....
Hi! Tammi, so happy:) to hear that surgery is over and your hubby is recovering! and Praise God for HIS precious Promises!! I do not know what we we do with out Jesus! We serve a might God! I have been praying for you and your family and will con't. to do so. I wish I could bring you a homemade fresh blueberry cobbler from E.Texas:) LOL!! Take care~ love ya!! missy:)
ReplyDeletePraying, and loving you.
ReplyDeleteWe Praise the Lord for this report.
ReplyDeleteTammy, we will continue to bring Bryan before the throne of God.
God Bless you more at this time.