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terrys surgery update

Postby 3sweeties » Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:04 pm

My mom is almost done with surgery. Everything went much better then expected. She. is being closed up now. We will keep
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Re: terrys surgery update

Postby 3sweeties » Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:28 pm

Apparently the tumor came out really easy and the dr was pleased with the entire surgery. We will keep everyone updated. We thank you all for your prayers!!!

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Holly and Shana
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Re: terrys surgery update

Postby CRguy » Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:30 pm

Great news Holly & Shana, send Terry all our best and here's to a quiet uneventful recovery and healing phase.

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Re: terrys surgery update

Postby elissa » Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:33 pm

Glad to hear! Please send her my love, thoughts and prayers.
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Re: terrys surgery update

Postby Bev G » Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:38 pm

So glad. Thank you for posting. All love to her.
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Re: terrys surgery update

Postby BrownBagger » Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:39 pm

Good news! Thanks for the update.
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Re: terrys surgery update

Postby vancouver eve » Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:56 pm

Great news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope she has a speedy recovery.
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Re: terrys surgery update

Postby dj2158 » Mon Jan 16, 2012 3:01 pm

Hi Holly and Shana,

That sounds like very good news!! I am so excited for your mom. She certainly has been through so much. Give her hugs and kisses from all of us.

Thank you so much for keeping us informed.

Donna
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Re: terrys surgery update

Postby edinaman » Mon Jan 16, 2012 3:11 pm

Thank you for the update and good news.
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Re: terrys surgery update

Postby so-scared » Mon Jan 16, 2012 3:12 pm

Great news!! Now for a speedy and uneventful recovery!!

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Re: terrys surgery update

Postby Mona » Mon Jan 16, 2012 3:16 pm

Great, great news. Thank you for update.
Much love.
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Re: terrys surgery update

Postby Ashlee H. » Mon Jan 16, 2012 3:37 pm

Happy Dance Time! Glad it came out so easy! Here's hoping she is home soon.
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Re: terrys surgery update

Postby weisssoccermom » Mon Jan 16, 2012 3:37 pm

Just talked with Terry's husband and glad to hear that things went well. Will be looking forward to talking to her in the next day or so. I'll let Shana fill everyone in on the specifics when she's ready.

Take care Terry - rest and do what the docs say!!!!!

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Re: terrys surgery update

Postby lauragb » Mon Jan 16, 2012 3:45 pm

Thanks for posting the good news.
Sending you light and prayers.

Laura
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Re: terrys surgery update

Postby dianetavegia » Mon Jan 16, 2012 3:53 pm

I'm so happy to hear this! I remembered her in prayer as soon as I woke today!
Stage III cc surgery 1/7/09. 12 tx FOLFOX
Stage IV PET = 1.5cm liver met. HR 4/11/12

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