Seeing my surgeon this morning brought a little bit of good news today which helped us through the rest of the day. The surgeon removed the bile drain bag this morning and clamped off the hose. He said the drain was no longer needed because my liver has kicked into full stride and is working very well! All other indicators are looking great and I was even given a return to work order with no restrictions! Wow! That was unexpected but surely welcomed. He said that his phase of treatment is complete and I should begin the next phase as soon as possible. I'll have to return to the surgeon in 5 weeks to have him remove the hose but aside from that I'm done with him!
The next phase is the radiation treatments. We met with the radiology oncologist this afternoon who described the process and impact that it will have on my life over the next few months. He said that I should be able to work a normal work schedule with the exception of going to their office every day for a 15 minute treatment for 7 weeks. The treatments are not overly invasive but can cause flu like symptoms for short periods of time. Those treatments will start in about 2 weeks.
So, this evening, Robyn and I are hanging our emotions on the good news from this morning and praising God for the work that He continues to do through our lives. We are so thankful that He is with us and in control. We remind ourselves often that He never promised any of us an easy life or a life without pain but He did promise to be with us through every trial and tribulation. Without a doubt, we feel His presence and are reminded of Him every time we read your notes of encouragement. Thank you Lord for being with us and may your name be praised through our lives!
Russ and Robyn
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