So, the tumor came out easily- all in one piece, or rather, all in one golf-sized ball. The pathologist came into the OR and confirmed that it was a myxo....benign tumor just as Dr. Hudgins thought. Because Patrick is so physically fit-i.e. strong muscles- he will have more pain than those of us who are not so fit...but they are keeping him comfortable with strong pain meds through a gadget called a PCA pump. He's lying flat on his stomach-for 2 days- but so far it's not bothering him. The bed is very comfy with an egg-crate mattress on it. He is allowed to eat whatever he can tolerate, so Dad will be getting him a yummy milkshake later this eve. I plan to stay over-night with Patrick, then Ralph will come in the morning...I have to go to work tomorrow-just across the bridge at St.Thomas Hospital. Emily will take her turn staying with Patrick, so one of us will be with him around the clock. So far, everyone taking care of Patrick has been very efficient.
Dad(my dad), Joe and Gayle came to the hospital this morning and stayed with Ralph and I until Patrick was out of surgery...Thank-You!!! It made the time go so much faster. Dr. Andrews stopped by to see us in the waiting room a couple of times and kept us updated on Patrick's progress in surgery.
We're hopeful that Patrick can go home sometime on Wednesday. He will probably start radiation in a couple of weeks. We'll keep you posted. Thank-you all for all your prayers and thoughts. It has made dealing with all of this so much easier.
Love, Ralph and Priscilla, Emily and Patrick.
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