Sunday, August 3, 2008

surgery date

Hi - 

On July 25th, Martin had an irregular lymph node in his neck removed. We are pleased that this proved to be benign, and put him back on track to be scheduled for the liver re-section.
That is now scheduled for this Friday, August 8.

Martin will be in surgery most of the day. He will be held in intensive care for a minimum of two days and will remain in the UW Medical Center for a total of at least 5 or 6 days.  

 His recovery time at home is likely to be a minimum of six weeks after this Friday. He has a good surgeon and we hope for a full recovery.

Presently, Martin is "balancing" rest, pain management, diet, and a little light exercise. 

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.

We'll post updates here when we have news.


Liz & Martin

1120 E Clearbrook Dr.
Bellingham, WA 98229

8 comments:

Unknown said...

From Santa Fe, our energy and love are with you Martin.

pencilmarks said...

YO Martin-

I've been wondering about you and thought of you lots. I was hoping that I would find you but sorry that it's through this situation. Can't keep a Bulldog down. You are now foremost in my thoughts. I am sending you good thoughts and prayers. I'll be checking in on this site to find out news. Let the love in....

Lynn Larsen (regards to Elizabeth)

Unknown said...

As always, we are thinking of you both!

Janelle & Nestor

And the cats are fuzzing you both via this comment. I've learned a good fuzzing can go a long way!

Please see Warm & Fuzzy media below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adYbFQFXG0U

If I've helped you smile today, my day was worthwhile!

phantom said...

Martin and Liz,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We're sending healing energy your way for a safe and successful surgery and uneventful recovery.
Rich and Linda

Unknown said...

From Angel, Margaret, and Edana in San Francisco -
May the force be with you. We are keeping you in our thoughts and sending all our best wishes your way.

Michelle Stiles said...

Martin and Elizabeth,
You are in my thoughts. Take care of yourself. I wish you the healthiest recovery.

Michelle Stiles

Kate and Vern said...

Oh Martin!

Be strong! We're all thinking about you and missing you. It's tough to save the world without our long-range team leader but we're doing our best. You're going to kick this thing in the tail.

Much Love,

Kate

Unknown said...

Thinking of you both today and every day!

Loving you! Janelle