Yes, Diane got the best news possible: Bottom line, NO CANCER & big chance of NO DIABETES. After 6 hours of surgery and 2 1/2 hours in recovery, going in as a perfect body and coming out as a fillet, it really doesn't matter. The fact that Diane survived the surgery and will live to be a grandmother is enough to justify this surgery.
All this and the Dr. found only one pre-cancerous cyst (biopsy will confirm diagnosis) and a very healthy pancreas otherwise: Diane asks, "Why did we complete the surgery if there is no cancer?" The answer is that because she has a family history of pancreatic cancer and she has a pre-cancerous cyst, it was only a matter of time before Diane would become cancerous (cancer of the pancreas is a 1 to 5 year death sentence): Now she can live long healthy life and free of this anxiety.
Today, her chief complaint is severe belly pain: Well if someone laid an axe down your belly, I think you would hurt also! But she is a trouper and will get through it. She is in an intensive care cardiac care unit for about 2 days for the purpose of managing her pain, blood-sugar, nutrition, and general recovery; afterwhich, she will be transferred to her own room where she will be able to receive visits. When I find out what room/floor she will be in, I will post it and encourage you to visit: Visitation is 24/7 except for evening and morning hours between 7 & 8. Diane is looking forward to thanking all of you for your love and encouragement.
Thanks from both of us, Jeff & Diane.
PS: Next blog on 7/25 will update and confirm her surgery outcome, her post status, and visitation details.
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Your strength and courage amazes us mom. I know there are some tough days ahead, but at least you are finally heading for healing versus the unknown. We will see you in a bit.
All our love,
Marc and Christine
Our prayers have been answered. Congratulations on the results! For others reading this comment, Mara and I met Diane and Jeff during our extended stay this winter at the Newport Dunes. We had the pleasure of parking next door to them with our Alfa motorhome and welcomed Katy into our extended family.
Keep up your positive spirits as this will continue to benefit you. Best of recuperation and may the pain and soreness be minimalized.
Bill and Mara Robertson
McCall, Idaho
What a blessing to hear such good news - all those prayers were heard - thanks to Jeff and Marc for the phone calls and blog - I look forward to checking the blog out everyday for Diane's progress and am looking forward to a visit soon.
Colton Karen
Glad to hear that Diane's surgery was so successful and that she is cancer free. Looks like all of our prayers were answered.
I will continue to hope and pray for a quick and complete recovery for her.
Best wishes to all of you,
Colton Eric
Thanks Marc for the info! I kept getting the e-mail portion. Love you all very much and am glad my prayers are answered. See you next week sometime when she get in her own room.
Jo Anne
Diane and Jeff, we could not be happier with the outcome of the surgery. Let us know when we can visit and we will be on our way.
Michael and Georgia
PS Patrick sends big slurps too.
Diane and Jeff - I love you very much and thankful for the outcome. Now is the time for healing - stay strong and know we are all here for you. Sending prayers for a smooth recovery. Keep us posted on when we can visit.
Love you
Sandi
Dale and I are so glad that everything is going so well and that our prayers are answered. We wish Diane a speedy recovery and will chat with her when she is feeling better. Thank you for this wonderful "blog" you did a great job and it helps keep us up-dated without being a phone pest! Give Diane a gentle hug from us and tell her we love her.
Love, Dale & Bev
Diane , I am so glad to here of your successful Surgery. This is the outcome we have all been praying for. Now you can look forward to seeing that Grandbaby thats on the way. Wishing you a very speedy recovery. A big thanks to Marc for creating this very informational Blog site. Take care, Denny.
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