Thank You! The collective prayers and faith of so many family and friends has buoyed us. We have been strengthened and we have seen miracles as Nate has undergone this ordeal. I remain grateful and humbled at the outpouring of love and support.
Surgery went very well. There were no complications, and the surgeon removed about a 10"section of the colon at the splenic flexure. We are still waiting for pathology reports, but are confident that things will turn out well. Nate is (of course) in pain and annoyed at the NG tube and the catheter (who wouldn't be?). The focus now is to manage the pain and get him moving as quickly as possible. If you know Nate well, you know that all he needs to hear is how high to jump and he will jump higher. His desire to be well, combined with his determination, competitive spirit, and faith will help him heal quickly.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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We're so glad to hear that everything went well! I know only too well the discomforts of the NG tube..I hope he doesn't have to keep it too long! I tried sweet talking my docs into yanking it out early, but of coarse they wouldn't go for it! Hang in there, Nate! Soon it will be a thing of the past. (Not soon enough!)
I did find Chloroseptic spray to be a little helpful for the NG tube, but it tasted nasty.
Its crazy that your family is going through this, right after we did. I wish we lived closer to offer help, but it sounds like you have some amazing friends and family! We are praying that the doctors got it all, and that you dont have to worry about cancer.
It has been a humbling experience for us. We had to put everything into Heavenly Fathers hands and believe that things would work out....and they truely did! We hope Nate's prognosis is as good as mine!
Oh, how wonderful that the surgery went well!! I loved your comment, "If you know Nate well, you know that all he needs to hear is how high to jump and he will jump higher." So true. If anyone can overcome this and come out on top, it's Nate. Get well soon, Nate. We love you guys!
So glad to hear the good news. I will continue my prayers for a quick recovery and good news about the path. report.
Hugs ...
So grateful to hear that all went well! Thank you for keeping us updated!
We are sending you guys a wave of positive thoughts and prayers. We wish you a speedy recovery.
Love,
The Condie's
Have you received the results yet? I'm so glad everything went well. I know everyone out here in Ohio is praying for you guys.
I just got this link when I returned from another Guate trip, the font of my fond memories of Nate! Let me check and see if I can get a temporary license to help cover the practice. I'll get back to you. - Rich
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