Update on scott's xxiv24 surgery.

xiggi · Jul 12, 2012

Scott is going into surgery tomorrow afternoon (Friday). They will be removing an entire kidney along with a lymph node. After the surgery they should know if he will need to undergo chemo. At this time it is looking like two or three days in the hospital and three weeks home recovery. The surgery is taking place at IU hospital in Indianapolis. I should know his room number tomorrow night, his mom is supposed to call with an update on his status.

Please keep Scott in your prayers or think positive thoughts for him whichever is more your style.,

cheri1122 · Jul 12, 2012

Thanks, Xiggi - you're a peach. [No matter what the other guys say!]

guido4475 · Jul 13, 2012

Yes, thank you, Ziggi, for letting us know.I will keep him in my prayers.

chefdennis · Jul 13, 2012

Thanks for the update Xiggi!!

shadow7663 · Jul 13, 2012

Wishing Scott a speedy recovery.

OntarioVanMan · Jul 13, 2012

Good Luck Scott.....get well soon.....we miss your sunny disposition out here....LOL

jelliott · Jul 13, 2012

Keep us updated!

Wolfeman68 · Jul 14, 2012

Just heard from Scott. Surgery went ok, "like I've been kicked in the gut by an angry mule".

No cancer in the node, but docs haven't decided completely on chemo. Now, he just has to survive the food.

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jelliott · Jul 14, 2012

Good news!

xiggi · Jul 14, 2012

Steve do me a favor and let scott know the text on my phone is screwed up. I only have like one line of letters I can use he had know idea what I was trying to text back.

Wolfeman68 · Jul 14, 2012

xiggi said:
Steve do me a favor and let scott know the text on my phone is screwed up. I only have like one line of letters I can use he had know idea what I was trying to text back.

Will do.

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guido4475 · Jul 14, 2012

It was done once before by Cheri, I believe, so would anyone object to me putting his home address on here, (last address that was posted on here) so we can mail him what kind of money we can afford? I'm thinking he may be a little low on cash.

Wolfeman68 · Jul 14, 2012

guido4475 said:
It was done once before by Cheri, I believe, so would anyone object to me putting his home address on here, (last address that was posted on here) so we can mail him what kind of money we can afford? I'm thinking he may be a little low on cash.

I'd avoid putting his address on here Dave. If anyone wants to send any monetary assistance, send it to Load 1 and they can forward it.

Once John sees this, he can specify to whom it should be sent.

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cheri1122 · Jul 14, 2012

I've also done the nephrectomy [kidney removal] thing, so I know how Scott feels - food isn't a priority, lol. Good pain control is - hope he's getting it, so he'll get back on his feet quickly. If you're reading this, Scott: be nice to the nurses, they have the keys to the pain meds.

jelliott · Jul 14, 2012

You can send to the office or drop it off to me and we can make sure he gets it.

xiggi · Jul 14, 2012

Just got off the phone with Scott, he is in good spirits! They are doing a biopsy on the kidney cyst doc said about a 20 percent chance it isn't cancer, if he is he will need to do chemo. Of course it hurt him to laugh. At this time they are expecting to send him home tomorrow. Cherri I told him you said be nice to the nurses they control the drugs. He was about three hours in surgery and about the same in recovery.

Keep those good thoughts and prayers coming!

cheri1122 · Jul 14, 2012

Going home tomorrow?! Wow - he must have had the 'keyhole' [laparoscopy] surgery. I had the older kind, with a scar from front to back - and they removed the lowest rib, too. [I asked if they'd take out one on the other side as well so I wouldn't be lopsided, but they just laughed. I hate doctors!]
I still have Scott's address, I need to find a funny card to send. Yes, it hurts to laugh, but the alternative would be so much worse...

xiggi · Jul 14, 2012

They did about a 4 inch incision by his navel and a half moon type of thing that was just several holes I think he said.

xxiv24 · Jul 15, 2012

Yes, I was ravenously assaulted by "THE CLAW". It has in turn left me feeling rather poorly at the moment, but on the mend...the best part of my stay so far was having 7 nurses sometimes 2 and 3 at a time fail to get blood from me....i was ready to advise them to go get leeches...wow.
I am still alot sore but recovery will be fast i think. 3 weeks. All for now, oddly i seem to have a tummy ache. Ya'll have a good one!