Update below-Hello Cuties, this morning my brother in law is having surgery. The orthopedist is going to remove the vertebrae’s with cancer and put in rods, plates, etc about 12 inch incision, not sure how many vertebrae tho.
It is necessary because he was falling and the dr said without trying this he would become paraplegic and also lose use of bodily functions.I don’t want to burden you all with more that is not even in my thoughts. I just ask that while you are praying you would include him and his surgeon. His name is Douglas. He is 69 the ‘baby’ of the family, my husband’s youngest brother.Update 4 hours- still in surgery...nurse called said he’s doing good
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Praying for pain relief Toogie for your brother in law. Praying too for you and your husband whilst everything else is going on in the world. Love Chris
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by toogie
06 Apr 2020
Thank you Chris, this brother Douglas came home today another Dean is in ICU. Dean is 81 and has congestive heart failure.
234507MAY GOD PUT HIS HANDS IN THE SURGEON.
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by toogie
05 Apr 2020
Douglas’s surgery was 3 days ago. He is still in hospital. In pain and having a hard time getting up and trying to walk. Hopefully each day will be better.
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35167So sorry to hear that Douglas is having to go through this major needed surgery at a time when he cannot have his family around him for support. Hopefully, this surgery will help relieve his pain and that the cancer cam be mitigated with cancer drugs. Prayers for Douglas.
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184011496God transcends time so my prayers will be honored. I pray that the doctor(s) and staff who are caring for him are guided by the hands of our Greatest Physician. I know it is very hard for you and your family not being able to be with him as he recovers so my prayers will include the peace that passes all understanding is with you all and that you are comforted by the best Comforter possible. Please keep us informed.
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169064Surgery finally over-The dr said he got what he could but some Cancer is in the muscles and spine and he couldn't get that out.
Said pain should be better now, as he was able to get it off nerve.
Thank you for prayers.
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by crafter2243
02 Apr 2020
I am sorry that not all the cancer was able to me removed. I pray that the pain will be gone, after recuperation.
by pennyhal2
05 Apr 2020
While that is not the best that you could expect, at least he'll be more comfortable once he gets out of the hospital. I'm sure you are grateful for the time he has. This is not an easy road to travel. Remember to take care of your self and do things that reduce your stress level too.
109783Toogie I have been thinking positive thoughts for your brother in law. He is lucky as in the UK all elected ops are cancelled currently and only emergencies are going ahead. Good to get a update during the surgery.
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by toogie
02 Apr 2020
I wouldn’t say lucky. This surgery was needed immediately to save him from being paralyzed. Cancer is aggressively attacking the spine. Here too all ‘scheduled’ surgeries are postponed. Wife could not even go in hospital with him and he will be there days.
by asterixsew
02 Apr 2020
Toogie I apologies if I have caused hurt. I know a number locally who have had cancer treatment stopped at the moment due to the pandemic. Do keep us updated with his progress. Our healthcare nurses doctors etc are amazing people.
by toogie
02 Apr 2020
You have no reason to apologize, I hope I didn’t make you feel bad. I just wanted you to understand it was an emergency surgery, not anything he could postpone. It’s just a sad situation at a terrible time. Love to you-Toogie
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I'm so sorry that he has to go through all this. I know it is stressful for his entire family and all the prayers will hopefully help you through this and his recovery.
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3364166924Douglas and all those who are near and dear to him are in my prayers. Hugs*, Deb
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70755Douglas is in my prayers as well as his family!! Please let us know how he is doing!! Hugs, Laura
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