As the blanket of snow fell over Kansas City, we got the latest update on Jerry tonight:
Well- the doctor finally made it in to see Jerry tonight about 7pm after his transplant surgery. While he was only in there for a brief time, he did give him a lot of information on what is to come in the near future.
First, Jerry has to have a bone scan on Thursday just to ensure that nothing has metasticized (sorry if I spelled that wrong) - the doctor is positive it's good and that this is just a precautionary measure to dot their "i"s and cross the "t"s.
Secondly, it looks like they want to run a biopsy on Jerry's Lymph nodes as one of his is swollen. Again, the don't seem to think this is anything, but want to rule out EVERYTHING before they continue down the surgery path. They don't seem to think that Cancer or tumors have spread anywhere else, but they are playing it on the safe side just to be sure. Unfortunately, they need to find time in the hospital schedules to get him in to do the biopsy - it might be tomorrow, it might be Friday. At any rate, they can not move forward with the surgery until the results from the biopsy come back.. and that will take a few days. Monday will be the earliest they would have results back from these tests.
Sooooo... no surgery this week. It is postponed until next week sometime - mid/late week - all depending on when the biopsy can be done, and when the tests come in.
On the PLUS side with all of this, it looks like they may release Jer for a few days after he gets the biopsy done and until the results come back - WOOHOO! Jerry was very excited for this bit of news as it means he is sprung from the hospital for a few days- for sure over the weekend he'll be resting at home. :)
.... be sure that Jerry enjoyed his pain meds this evening as he thought of sleeping in his own bed and in his own house even if for a brief period....
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That is great news for you Jerry. Keep the spirits up there are enough people pulling for you that you are sure to beat what ever they throw at you. One 12 pack of Diet Coke on the way this afternoon when we bring the papers for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the updates. Please let us know if you need ANYTHING at all.
ReplyDeleteJohn and Sarah Crowe
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Thank you for the updates.
ReplyDeleteJerry watch this video and I promise you will get a good laugh and feel a lot better.
Tis the season :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFQyib5ZQZY
Eric
Thank you for the updates. Love you Jerry
ReplyDeleteJanelle Phillips
Thanks for the update.
ReplyDeleteWe all are here for you, let us know how can we be of any help.
Faraz
Jerry our prayers are with you and the team misses you dearly. We know you are s strong person and will make it through this tough time with flying colors. Enjoy the weekend away from the hospital. We will be thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteI am one of Tanya's friends and am currently living in Germany. We have had 2 masses already said for your family. We are keeping Jerry (and all of you) in our prayers and are thankful for this blog to keep us updated.
ReplyDeleteMay God be with all of you during this time of your lives. I am always thinking of you.
Praying always--
Nick, Molly, Lucy and Lincoln Novotny
It's Tnay....Take care and be strong. Remember we have some "50" year celebrating to do this spring. Thank you for setting up this blog and the updates.
ReplyDeleteI'll come visit Miss Lanie when I['m in KC the 13th and 14th.
Love you lots!
Tnay
Hello My Darling,
ReplyDeleteMost people diet to loose a pound or two, no, not you! You get 60% of your liver removed.
Thank you so much, Sherri, for letting me know about Jer. And thank you for keeping all of the people who love him (who'd have thought there were more than a few of us) updated.
Jer, wish I was there to pamper you. But when do I drive all the way down to K.C.? No, you come here. Know I'm thinking about you and praying for you. You'll be fine. I'll let Mark and my parents know. Have fun at home over the weekend. Will you be putting up border?
Love you,
Ann
Hang in there dahling...call if you need anything at all.
ReplyDeleteLove you,
Kate
Jerry! Jerry! Jer!
ReplyDeleteHugs!! Hugs!! Hugs!!
Thank you and your family for taking the time and effort to share your experience and news with us all. (Saves a hundred re-dundant phone calls, huh?)
Wish I was there to help you and Lanie and you know if there is anything. . . . .(like sneaking Lanie in to see you). . .I would do it!
Love to you and my furkids send love to Lanie. . . if she'd like to head south for the winter, we'd love to give her all the company she can handle :) Twouldn't be a problem at all!
Cheers and enjoy a REAL Coke while you can . . . its just not a 'diet' world! ~cynth
Jerry - message from me already makes you feel better, I know :)
ReplyDeleteGet well soon Jerry! All my good wishes and strength are with you.
Nigam
Jerry and the Cahill family - Jerry you came into my life through Ms. Wolfe and have remained there because of you. I don't let many people in, but you are one that I said "yes, he's a keeper" Many loving and caring thoughts, Robin.
ReplyDeleteDearest Jerry,
ReplyDeleteI will be by very soon to give you hugs and kisses. You are such a wonderful person and I miss seeing your smiling face every day at work.
I love you and will have you in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there and keep smiling.
Love you,
Sherri
Dude,
ReplyDeleteThe next time you decide to check into a place that charges $5000 per night, bring Mary Faye with you up front. Hell, they would have put a slot machine in the cafeteria and comped rooms for both of you ... duh!!! Hang in there, I'll see you soon.
Steve
Hi Jerry,
ReplyDeleteI just want to say that you are in our prayers. In the Daily Bread it reads, "In an effort to face the challenges of life, we often turn to Solomon's words: "To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven" (Eccl. 3:1). But we readily admit that we would rather laugh than weep, dance than mourn, and gain than lose (vv.4,6). Yet we know that as we embrace the lessons and opportunities of every season that comes to us, we find that "God is our refuge and strength" (Ps. 46:1). Whatever season we're in, it's always the season to trust in Him. (David McCasland).
Just as the winter turns to spring, Our lives have changing seasons too; So no matter what comes our way, Remember-God has plans for you.
It's good to know that God who cares for us never loses track of us. In fact, there is not one sparrow "falls to the ground apart from (God's) will... Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows" (Matt. 10:29-31). God is aware of everything that we face in life and we can be assured that God cares deeply and is in control. His tracking of our lives will never fail. So cast all your cares upon Him, because he Loves and Cares for you.
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD , “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. God knows us personally, has a plan for us, and allows us to find hope in Him.
You are cared about and we are looking forward to your return. We miss you.
Vicky Costello
Writer @ Landis+Gyr in Alpharetta