Author Topic: Sawbones Update (Read 5874 times)

The Hose · « **on:** December 14, 2004, 01:26:19 PM »

Well, it's been a pretty tough ride for Dad and here is an update.

From the scope they did on the colon on Monday, it didn't look good and there was a mass that was blocking the colon. The surgeon said that it looked like cancer but whatever it was needed to be removed. I asked when he thought they could schedule the surgery and he said "in about 3 hours". I was a little shocked but he didn't want to wait and he was willing to stay and do the operation. Dad was fully aware of what was going to take place and agreed to do it then.

The surgeon meet my brother, myself, and dad's wife in the recovery room and told us that he thought everything went great. He removed the mass and had to put in a temporary colostomy but he didn't see any spreading and the nodes looked to be normal. We will not know about the results to find out if it's cancer for another day or two.

Sawbones was up and doing great this morning and has been all day except for the pain, which I'm sure is expected. His attitude is great and he's glad that it happened during the winter so he will not miss much golf. The doctor thought that he'd be out of the hospital in a week and would be able to play golf in a month or two. In about 4 or 5 months, they'll go back in a remove the colostomy and hook his plumbing back up and he'll be as good as new. I'm grateful for the professionalism of the staff and for dad's wit and attitude. I look for a full recovery and many years of hearing him comparing bowling to golf.

I bowled tonight and decided to dedicate my set to him. I haven't bowled much nor have I had any desire to. Tonight, I stayed focus and thought of him on every shot. As it turned out, I only need a couple of more strikes to shoot an 800 for him. I called to tell him that 776 was all I could get tonight but the next time I'm in a position to get one, I'll be thinking of him.

Thanks again for all of your thoughts and prayers during this time.

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JohnP · « **Reply #1 on:** December 14, 2004, 09:40:46 PM »

Great news!! Will continue to pray for a speedy and complete recovery. -- JohnP

louie · « **Reply #2 on:** December 14, 2004, 09:42:29 PM »

I'm glad the long term prognosis is positive. My best to your family. Even online, it is easy to see you're both great guys.
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TJFreaky24 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 14, 2004, 09:43:28 PM »

Happy to hear it. Can't wait for his comeback! I miss his witty posts. I'll keep him in my thoughts and prayers for his continued recovery.
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JOE FALCO · « **Reply #4 on:** December 14, 2004, 09:47:31 PM »

Glad to hear that things are looking good .. my prayers for him will continue .. thanks for keeping us informed. Tell him I said hello ..
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MSC2471 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 14, 2004, 09:48:41 PM »

Please extend my heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery to Sawbones and I hope that you Hose and all of your family are doing well in this time of need for your father. I've been through a lot of similar experiences over the past couple of months with my mother, and shooting that great series really shows your love and support for your family.

We miss you Sawbones, get back online as soon as you are ready to....

Matt

Rock77 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 14, 2004, 09:50:43 PM »

Glad to hear things are ok. Wish him a speedy recovery and hope to hear from him soon.
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seadrive · « **Reply #7 on:** December 14, 2004, 09:57:53 PM »

Good news, Hose. Tell the old geezer we're all pulling for him.

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LadyW · « **Reply #8 on:** December 14, 2004, 09:59:09 PM »

Great news! Tell him that we miss him and wish him well.
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bowler257628 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 14, 2004, 10:17:07 PM »

Chris, as I said before until you told me about the nurses, maybe he likes the hospital food!!!

Tell him I said get back here soon!
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charlest · « **Reply #10 on:** December 14, 2004, 10:21:32 PM »

Hose,

VERY, VERY glad that Bones came through with flying colors.

Any chance you publishing the name and address of the hospital so we can send him a Get Well card or two?? It might help a little.

Thanks.

Laybzz74 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 14, 2004, 10:28:06 PM »

Please keep all of us that care updated, OK

Prayers are there for him, your family, and all that care.
To echo charlest, an address will help for cards to buoy his sprtits.

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Doggie the Dog · « **Reply #12 on:** December 14, 2004, 10:30:02 PM »

I'm very happy to read this!! Get back on the keyboard soon Bones!!!

Doggie (formerly bowlin in kck)

MI 2 AZ · « **Reply #13 on:** December 14, 2004, 10:31:08 PM »

Sawbones, hope you have a speedy recovery and we are looking forward to reading your posts again.
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Steven · « **Reply #14 on:** December 14, 2004, 11:04:24 PM »

Hose: I'm glad you Dad is going to get better. I look forward to seeing his posts again soon.
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