the surgery was delayed...
she spent a night in hotel hospital hell and waited all day with a catheter in her arm to find out that because of the nursing shortage and clogged operating rooms, the two surgeons could not orchestrate a joint time to work one after another, which they had planned.
Doctor 1 (lung guy) came by to see us this afternoon - guilt heavy eyes and apologies. He will do the more invasive procedure which will take more time but will be able to see if more of the cancer has spread rather than the proposed 1st surgical plan. He is flexible in his time so it might be as soon as tomorrow night.
Doctor 2 (lymph node guy) is booked and doesn't have a flexible schedule. He can do the surgery on thursday night - but to get the two guys together would mean at least another week delay - and when cancer is on the agenda, time is of the essence.
So she's back in again at 4pm.
Going under twice - but as the doctor said: "it's an urban myth that if you go under more than once in a one month period, you're more likely to not come out again are high."
I hope to fucken damm straight he's right.
But I digress -he's the top of the top surgeon in the province if not the country. He had a nice smile and kind eyes - and we are going to put our trust in him.
so I will keep you posted.
The journey begins, again - at least this time, she was able to fill up on some amazing chalet bar-b-q chicken which she loves so much!
wish us luck.
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