Saturday, September 24, 2011

Day one recovery

I'm not much of a blogger, but I'll do my best to explain what is going on. Shanda got out of surgery last night and we received the best possible news... NO CANCER FOUND!!! With all that had been going on the past six months with the severe pain, fluid build up in her abdomen, and just not a good overall feeling, we went into this surgery scared, heck, I was scared out of my mind. So to get this news, what a relief, what a miracle!!!!!! Our wonderful Dr did perform a hysterecomty ( which we expected), I can never imagine as a women how that must feel to have that done, but Shanda handled it very well. It was definitely a very difficult choice for her to make, but it had to be done. We have two beautiful girls and couldn't be happier. There was also tons of adhesions and scarring that the Dr also removed. Those adhesions, in addition to the softball size cyst on her remaining ovary, were most likey causing her severe pain and fluid build up. Most importantly, the Dr looked everywhere for any possible cancer lesions or tumors... and found nothing. YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

She is still left with a huge incision and a long recovery, but we are so greatful for all those who kept Shanda in their prayers. We have been blessed beyond

measure. We are hoping for a speedy recovery and zero complications. My wife is amazing, and the strongest person I know, I am so proud of her. Thank you all again. I will keep you posted.

Larry

10 comments:

Lexie said...

So proud of and happy for your whole family. You have all handled this with faith and optimism and we hope this good news is a trend with more and more good news to come!

TyLeen said...

Yippee! We have been praying for your family. Even my children say a pray for Aana and Addi and their mom. I would have to say that Shanda is one of the strongest people I know too! Yippee!

Andrea J said...

Best news ever!

Kristi said...

Wonderful News!!! She is amazing and I love your faith and know you are truly blessed!

Gloria said...

Hooray!!! What wonderful news!! I'm confident your recovery will be smoother this time with the absence of those chemicals!!! My prayers continue to be offered in your behalf !! G. Woodward

Auna Leigh said...

Yipee!!! We are so excited! Glad all is well! Love you guys. Get better soon. You amaze us! Love Auna and Craig.

Mike and Lisa Young said...

Don't you just love the NG tube??
We are so relieved by the "good" news. You were in good physical shape going into this procedure and that really helps. It was wonderful looking at your blog this evening and finding positive results. We wish you a SPEEDY recovery.

reverseoreo said...

Thanks Larry for keeping us posted!!! Yeaaaaaa no cancer. Hope for a speedy recovery.

Laurene said...

Pro post, Larry! Bethany mentioned to me yesterday there was a post on Facebook so I was very excited. I've been in Twin tending her children while she went to a womens race in Boise. We are all jumping up and down with the powerful "pow" of your post!!!

Charlotte said...

Such wonderful news. I am so happy for you guys.