Keep us in your thoughts and prayers...

[Marge Pugh]

As Chris's post said...we leave Sunday for Cleveland for his L-RPLND. I will have plenty of updates for you and hopefully the good news that he is clean as a whistle. We know the surveillance afterward is still very important but the success of the surgery will really boost our confidence that odds are that Chris is really cured! Wish us luck and a speedy post-op recovery!

[Russell's Mom]

thinking of you

Will be thinking of you! I wish now, that I would have relaxed more then....but how can you when there is so much going on. Hold on, ride the wave. Russell had his RPLND Jan 29. There have been a few bumps in the road...he was on high dose steroids through the surgery and they did the 7 1/2 hour surgery on room air because of Bleomycin toxicity. After the fact he told me that he went snowboarding 3 1/2 weeks post-op and recently I had not heard from him for about 6 days. Finally today he phone...has taken himself back to work and is doing great. Hopefully you will be wondering why Chris is not calling too! These strong young men, amazing what they have to offer!! take care, Russell's mom, Sharon

[dadmo]

Marge:
You guys will be in my thoughts. I know you have some tense days ahead but soon you will be able to relax. They should do a frozen section during the LRPLND which will give a good indication if any treatment is needed but you still will need to wait for the full path report which should take about a week. Then just breath in and breath out and you will be able to move on.

[Karen]

Wish us luck and a speedy post-op recovery!

Absolutely!!! Let us know how the RPLND goes and I am praying this is the END of this monster for Chris!

[Amy]

You and Chris will definitely be in my prayers Monday and in the days ahead. Hopefully all will go smoothly and his recovery will be quick. Do keep everyone posted. I am especially anxious to hear of any advice you may have after the fact. My son, David, will undergo RPLND surgery on the 27th of this month. The doctors can tell you what to expect somewhat, but it's not the same as hearing from "real people" who have actually been through it.
All the best to you,
Amy

[BouncingChris]

Home already!

Checked in Sunday Morning at 6:00 AM, checked out Monday Night at 7:30 PM. The surgery went fantastic. Almost out-patient. We'll get Path reports back next week sometime. I'm feeling well, and have had the outstanding care of my Mom and Girlfriend for the last coupe days. Thanks to everyone for the kind words and thoughts.

Still a little sore, but almost gone.

[dadmo]

Now that this is winding to an end I have to ask you something. Where was that wounderful picture of you taken.

[Russell's Mom]

happy for you

Excellent!!!!! There have been plenty of stories of doctors messing up. There are plenty of great stories too. When I stop to think about what these surgeons are doing and their talent to help it is just amazing, not to mention your strong healthy body that they got a peek at . I can almost see you smiling face! Take care, Russell's Mom, Sharon

[BouncingChris]

Now that this is winding to an end I have to ask you something. Where was that wounderful picture of you taken.

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