We had 2 appointments this week and they did not go well. The surgeon said he could not operate on Joe. He was extremely nice, caring and concerned, but it was clear that Joe's case was just too much to take on. He explained all his concerns and explained that he could actually make Joe worse than he is now (although that's hard to believe). We just talked to the San Diego surgeon's office and they need more information on Joe before they can say if they can help. We are sending the rest of the information over today and are scheduled to talk to Dr. Lowy on Feb 6th. In the meantime, Joe has taken a turn for the worse. The pain is indescribable. We had no sleep at all last night and I took him to the cancer center first thing this morning (he does not want to go to the hospital). Dr. S. and Kay (his assistant) immediately took Joe and started treating him for pain. They are setting up a new pain control plan for home, so I will be getting more help, more meds and more lessons on pain control. I wish I had better news. This is more difficult than I could have ever imagined. Joe is truly the strongest man I have ever seen in my life, but he can't take much more of this excruciating pain. Please pray for pain control, surgery and strength for my girls and I to comfort Joe through this journey.
God Bless you all and thank you for everything.
XOXO
Sherrie
Sherrie and Joe....I am so sorry to hear this latest news. I pray that you can take advantage of pain relieving options that are available so that Joe can be as comfortable as possible and you will continue to have the strength to comfort your family through this journey. Love to all of you.
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