[AngRoCamp]

***Updated****

Dad is out of surgery and the doctors feel confident that the cancer was contained within the prostate, and they were able to successfully remove the prostate. He didn't need a blood transfusion and no nerves needed to be cut to remove the prostate successfully, despite it being very, very enlarged. Dad will be out of recovery in about an hour, and mom is waiting not-so-patiently in his room for him. My dad historically has really bad reactions to anesthesia, getting violently ill, and the anesthesiologist did something different for dad in hopes that he'll avoid the nausea he usually experiences, so we're hoping as he wakes up he'll not have to deal with the nausea at all. He'll stay overnight at the hospital, and barring any complications, he'll be able go home tomorrow to continue his recovery there. They'll do another PSA test in about 6 weeks. If the result is "zero" that means the cancer was contained in the prostate and eliminated with the removal of the prostate. That is obviously what we're hoping for.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for your prayers!! It was incredibly heart-warming and empowering to see so much support this morning. THANK YOU!

~Ang



He is scheduled to be in surgery tomorrow morning at 7:30 to have his prostate removed. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer last month and has chosen Radical Perineal Prostatectomy as his treatment route. It's pretty scary. He's still a young man (58) and I just worry so much for he and my mom. I know that prostate cancer is one of the most successfully treated types of cancer, and we're grateful his was detected early. But surgery is surgery, and this kind is particularly intense because it's so important the cancer be removed completely.

So if you powerful ScrapGirls can add my Daddy to your prayers, I'd sure appreciate it. The power of prayer is awesome, and clearly present in this group of fantastic women!

I'll update as soon as I know anything and can get to the computer tomorrow.

THANK YOU!

~Ang

[Ro]

Of course, Ang! Praying that everything will go well for your Dad. I'm grateful that his cancer was diagnosed early enough that they can do something for him.

Please let us know how he is, okay?

[Launa]

I'll pray for him and you and your family tonight! I am a daddy's girl myself and I know I would be really nervous.....I will also be praying for wisdom and guidance for the Doctors! I'll be on the look out for an update tomorrow.

[April Showers]

I'll be praying for him and your family too.

[AmandaFace]

of course!! hope everything goes smoothly.

[jeschaff]

Add my prayers too! Hope all goes well for him tomorrow.

[trishy]

You bet sweetie. I hope everything goes smoothly, you and your family are in my thoughts.

[Ngaire]

Ok Ang, prayers going up for a very successful surgery and a quick recovery time for your Dad. And prayers for you to feel peaceful as well.!!!

[Peppi]

I'll pray for him and all your family that everything is going fine!

[Jo Corne]

oh dearest Ang, adding you dad to my prayers that he has a successful surgery and is back to his old self soon.
hang in there honey, we've all got your back.

love ya

[angdrumm]

Preying that everything goes smoothly for him.

[sunnie2004]

I will be thinking of your dad when 7am comes around Ang. prayers for everyone

(((((hugs for you too)))

Caren

[Terebinthtree]

Praying for a very successful surgery and a quick recovery!

[ginaMO]

Praying for successful surgery and for peace of mind for you and your family.

[Sherry Lynn]

Oh Ang, I'm also a Daddy's girl - having a parent being operated on is so scary but be assured I will be sending up lots of prayers for your dear Father & Mother and you and your family. Praying for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery - you will all be in my thoughts Tues. morning.

[mjaguiar]

Angie,
I will add you family and your daddy to my prayer list.

[schmoo]

Hoping everything goes well.

Sue

[amanda]

Ang, I'm sure this is a scary time for you. I hope his surgery goes well and he has a smooth recovery.

[Wxchic]

Ang, lots of prayers coming your way!! My dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer too, a few years ago. He didn't have his removed but had the laser treatment, and now he is cancer free! I hope that it works the same for your dad...Hang in there!!

[kimmybutton]

praying for your daddy, ang! and, praying for you and your family!

[Sarah in VA]

I'll be praying for your Dad this morning! And for the guidance for the surgeons and your family. This is a troubling time for all of you, but it will be all right. This is the proper treatment and the success rate is tremendously high.

I'll pray for your comfort and well-being also, you need to take care of yourself in this trying time.

[regulargal]

I'll add my thoughts and prayers as well that the surgery goes well and he has a full recovery!

[Burnsie]

Praying for all of you!

[LeeAndra]

Praying!!

LeeAndra <><

[ChristinaP]

I'll be thinking of you and your Dad and your family today too, Ang.

[AKP81]

I am praying and believing! Let us know how everything is.

[JenW]

A prayer for you Daddy is being sent. Keep us posted.

[Keri S]

Prayers for a successful surgery and peace of mind.

[jennk]

Prayers for your dad and your whole family! Praying that the Lord will guide he surgeons' hands so that your dad can be cancer free.

[shellbw]

Praying for your dad and your family.