Colon Surgery Update

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Hey Everyone,

I just got the call! I will check in for surgery at 9:00 am on Monday. The surgery should take between 3-4 hours. I will be in the Cancer Center recovering for 3-4 days afterwards. The full recovery time will depend on if Dr. Ashburn is able to go ahead and reverse my ileostomy or not; probably somewhere between 4-6 weeks. I have a post-op appointment with her scheduled for February 16.

I am looking forward to getting this part behind me. I am not as nervous as I was for the liver resection. From what I have heard, recovery from the sigmoid colectomy should be a lot easier. Having it done laparoscopically will also make a huge difference in recovery time. Kenny is planning to keep everyone updated just as he did with the liver surgery. 

I also have an appointment with Dr. Paluri on January 31 to draw blood for the Guardant Revel test. The Guardant Revel test is a liquid biopsy that will test for any circulating tumor DNA in my blood. It typically takes about 7 days to get the results. It may take a little longer since this will be my first time having it done.

As always we appreciate the prayers, love, and support. 

- Christian 

Comments

  1. PennyJanuary 7, 2022 at 3:45 PM

    Praying for guidance and insight for the surgeon and easy recovery for our patient. Love you 💜

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  2. UnknownJanuary 8, 2022 at 7:49 AM

    🙏💜 YOU GOT THIS! You are made of steel .. hugs and prayers!

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  3. Jan NagleJanuary 8, 2022 at 9:15 AM

    Prayers and hugs coming your way!!!!!!!!

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