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Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Surgery is Scheduled

UMC called today and scheduled Joe's surgery for July 16th.  We'll be leaving early that day and checking him in first thing in the morning.  The surgery will probably last 4-5 hours.  They reminded us of the seriousness of the surgery.  It will be similar to his last surgery, except they are putting Joe's small intestine  back together and back behind the abdominal wall.  It can't come soon enough.  Joe continues to lose weight, fights it constantly, is on so many medications and just can't win the battle.  He'll be in pain and discomfort for awhile, but we're just looking ahead.  Eventually the whole bowel system should be able to absorb the nutrients, Joe should gain weight and get stronger, he'll be back on chemo and he'll be able to keep the cancer at bay.  That's the plan, so any prayers along those lines would be deeply appreciated.  You are all the best!  We love you!  Sherrie & Joe 
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  1. AnonymousJuly 7, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    Thanks for the update. Sorry Joe has to face yet another surgery. Our hearts are heavy for all of you. Good luck on the 16th. Our every prayer and thought will be with you. We'll play anomia in your honor that day! Much love! Cheryl, bob, and all

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  2. AnonymousJuly 7, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    Our prayers are with Joe and the family. We continue to pull for his and his surgery - keep eating!! Martin, Kim and Troy

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