Jon will remain in the hospital until the doctors remove the drain from the incision site. Hopefully that will happen this afternoon.
Jon saw Dr. Helmstedter this morning and discussed a few surgical details. There was a small positive margin (cancer cells present in the flesh outside the tumor) on one side, but the surgeon removed all the tissue that contained these cells. He described the tumor as "dead as a doornail".
Jon is in great spirits and was even able to stand last night. The PT (physical therapist) will come in today and assess his gait. Given his "generous" musculature, we are hopeful he will have minimal complications. This is a man who broke his knee cap in collegiate indoor track, rehabbed for 8 weeks, and then qualified for nationals his first meet back. Jon will not approve that I posted this....!
Here's to drainage.
ReplyDeleteHere's to kicking some a*&!
ReplyDeleteI'll be thinking of you guys this Sunday as I walk and not run (PT stepped me back from running trials due to pain and barred me from spin for awhile) the Pasadena Mini 5K.
Jon, you are A MAZE ING!!!
ReplyDeleteYou smote the beast dead upon the field!!
We can't wait to see you home.
Wow, wow, wow and Love and Light from the McLaughlins!
Great job!!! Great news!!
ReplyDeleteI love how GREAT our God is, and how you seek HIM, and allow HIM to thrive inside of you!! During this Lenten Season, we praise and worship a very intimate Lord and Savior. He adores you guys!! Much love and prayers always, Meredith
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo!!!! That's awesome news! Jon, we have great faith that you'll be up and running soon. Maybe you already are since it's been three days already. :) God bless and love to all of you.
ReplyDeleteLove, Suzannah and Chadd
Just thinking about you guys as the new round of counsultations begins/approaches... I don't recall what day it is, really.
ReplyDeleteSometimes the present is simply a mystery. You have to balance honoring your gut with the rational playing of the odds. Between the two of you it seems to me you guys bring a good balance of that to the table. I know you knew that... but now you know we know you knew that we know that you knew that this can be a painful sitution of ignorance.
Hang in there and whatever path you choose we will be here to cheer you on.
With Love and Light from the McLaughlins.
We aren't sure what's going on right now but we've been thinking about you guys and praying for you daily.
ReplyDeleteCinnamon & Chad Martin