Yesterday was a looooong one, but Jake withstood the surgery and is awake, talking, moving and feeling better and better.
We checked in to the hospital at 5:30 am and he was put under at 8:30 am. The surgery started just before 10:00 am and didn't finish up until 4:30 pm.
The doctor came in and gave us the report we were kind of expecting. Most of the fluffiness was radiation necrosis, but on the margin there were a few clusters of tumor cells. It turns out it was nearer to Jake's language center than I understood initially and the doctor removed as many of the cancerous cells as he safely felt he could remove without damaging Jake's language ability. He was unable to say conclusively that there aren't tumor cells in the remaining functional tissue.
Jake will have an MRI this morning to give a better idea of how things look.
Jake was as wiped out as I've seen him after a surgery and thankfully was able to have an anti nausea medication that helped him sleep for many hours. There was a great backlog of surgery patients and so we waited in the recovery area until midnight when they were finally able to get him up to a room in the ICU.
Initially his body was weak, but he is gaining strength by the minute and he told me that he feels so much better even this early in the morning.
He still suffers from aphasia but is able to communicate the things he wants and needs. He is able to smile at my jokes and still has his innate sense of humor.
It was a comfort to both of us that he had no issues with bleeding during the surgery and although his wound may be slower to heal his body held steady throughout the whole procedure.
Thank you again for your love, prayers, thoughts and concern. They were a great strength to Jake. I can also say that although surgery days are not my favorite, I have felt a palpable calm and peace during the whole process and know it is in great measure an answer to so many prayers on my behalf.
22 comments:
Thanks for letting us know Jordan. That was a long day. I hope today is better. You are always in our mind and prayers. Love you all!
Love and hugs to you both! Glad that hurdle is behind him. Continued prayers for you and Jake, Jordan! Sis. Reed
We too are always praying for both of you, your children & all of the doctors. Hugs!
Thanks Jordon. Sounds like a very long and exhausting day. Prayers will continue for you both!
My daughters tumor was on her speech center motor control area, so i understand the delemia the doctors were in, so glad he did well, will continue good thoughts and prayers.
My daughters tumor was on her speech center motor control area, so i understand the delemia the doctors were in, so glad he did well, will continue good thoughts and prayers.
Thank you Jordan for taking the time to update us. We love you all and will continue to pray.
Glad that Jake is feeling better and that the surgery went well. You are strong and so is Jake
Such a relief to hear that you feel peace and are calm (and funny). Praying for Jake to heal and get stronger every minute.
God bless!!
You have me in tears today. Much love to you Jord and Jake.
Thank you for the up date we are always wanting to know how Jake is. I feel like our prayers were answered.
Thanks for the update Jord! Prayers are being offered around the world for Jake and your little family. I'm glad you felt calm yesterday amidst your storm! Our thoughts and prayers are continually with you guys. Love you!
This is Megan and Evan by the way- looks like it's under Evans old blog.
So grateful things are going pretty well. You are always in my thoughts. Thank you for your last several posts. They are faith-promoting and beautiful. Thank you, both Jake and Jordan, for continuing to fight this and for being willing to share your journey and lessons with us all. You are so loved!
Good to hear the results so far. We will continue to keep Jake in our prayers.
So glad to hear he's improving. I'm glad you're parents are there to help w the house and kids. Thinking of you both as always and praying hard for him to come home soon.
I am glad both of you got through the surgery ok. We pray the recovery will go well. Love and prayers to your family!
Continuing our prayers in your behalf. We are grateful for the update and admire your strength and faith
Hugs to you...and praying for good days ahead.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thanks so much for the post, dear Jord. I love you and Jake, and am always praying for you. I am so grateful for so many others who are praying for your also.
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