Birgitta Noel Posted July 23, 2004 Author Share Posted July 23, 2004 HI all, thanks for all the prayers. So it's been a long 24 hours, but here's the best updat I can give... I got home this afternoon and went straight to the hospital. When I got there my Dad looked great and was in good spirits. The steroids have reduced the swelling and he is coherent again. I'll leave out all the details and get to the main point though. He has a malignant mass at the base of his cerebellum (sp?). They will do surgery Friday at 7:30am EST. Surgery is expected to last about 4 hours. This is a relatively invasive surgery, involving removal of part os the skull. Provided that all goes well it sounds at this point as if his long term prognosis is very good. He has a crack team of doctors and the surgeon is the top in his field here in the area. Thank you again for your prayers. This has all unfolded so quickly. Please keep the medical team in your prayers as well. I have been so pleased observing the various hospital folk in action. He has been blessed with some lovely folk at his bedside. Ok, I need to sleep. Thanks Pham! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemnantRules Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 that's good to hear that the swelling went down. I'll say a prayer for the Surgeons that they may do a great job and keep your dad safe! God Bless Jason Gregory RemnantRoadie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birgitta Noel Posted July 23, 2004 Author Share Posted July 23, 2004 Thanks Jason. I just spoke to the nurse. THings are going ok, but they're just really getting started and are not in the cranium yet. I told my Dad this morning that the Pham was praying for him. He really appreciates it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phazzan Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 I hope things go well for ya old man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 still praying for your family!!! :group: :group: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birgitta Noel Posted July 23, 2004 Author Share Posted July 23, 2004 Just a quick note, We just spoke to the surgeon and he said that all went very well. They got all the tumor and it was a malignant melanoma. He also still seems to have full function ie, limbs, speech, etc. BTW, today is my feast day-St. Birgitta of Sweden!! Conikiedink? i think NOT! More soon! Thanks for your continued prayers! Birgitta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 yay!!! i'm so glad everything went well!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemnantRules Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 YAY! I'm glad to here that Noel. Your saint is def. looking over your family today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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