Well we are one week away from Alyson's mastectomy. We went and visited our surgeon today to have our last minute questions answered. During the course of the visit, the doctor described the operation as a "simple mastectomy". I found those words ironic. What the heck is simple about a mastectomy? I am not sure there is much simple about any mastectomy...anyway I found that sort of interesting.
It looks like the surgery will take place about 11:00 am on April 4th. We will get to the hospital around 8:30 am to begin the whole process. The breast surgeon's part will take about 1.5-2 hrs, and then the plastic surgeon will do his part, which will take about an hour-ish. The one big concern that Alyson has is the lymph node part of the surgery. Everything will be fine as long as the lymph nodes "map". That means that when they put the dye into Alyson, they can find her lymph nodes and see if the cancer has affected them. If the dye maps, then they will stop there. If they do not, they will take all of her lymph nodes from the armpit area. Alyson does not want them to take her lymph nodes. So I ask that you pray that her lymph nodes will "MAP" so that the doctors do not have to take them all out.
Alyson is in great spirits, and you would never know she is "sick" in any way. Which is the frustrating part for me. I see her everyday and I look at her and she looks great. Don't get me wrong, I don't want her to look sick or have anything associated with being sick. It's just weird to me.
I want to thank everyone for their prayers and words of encouragement. That has all been absolutely amazing. We are getting cards from people that we really don't even know. Cards that all say that they are praying for Alyson. This whole experience is surreal. The "Church" has been so good to us. My mom's church, Ortonville Baptist Church, Lake Orion C of C, all have been absolutely amazing. I am here to say, that God is Love, and His Love is STRONG. We see and feel Him through your prayers and words of encouragement. Our small group in Texas is getting together on Sunday just to pray for Alyson. Y'all are awesome!!!!!!!!
I will update you after the surgery.
April 4th 11:00 am William Beaumont Hospital-Royal Oak, MI
Pray that Alyson's Lymph nodes "map". Thank you all so much.
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3 comments:
You will have prayers being lifted up in St. Louis, MO for you! I have no idea how; but, God will use this someway for the cause of the kingdom. Besides lymph nodes and healing, I am asking God to grant to you his peace that passes all understanding as you walk through this valley.
God bless,
I'm in total agreement with bradfordlstevens above. May His Kingdom be advanced through what you, Aly and Brooks are going through. May HIS peace envelope you and strengthen you all. May you each rest in His arms. Love you so much.
looks like Brooks will be an hockey player.
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