Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Surgery has begun

I will keep updating this post as the day goes on. Neal went down for surgery around 12:30. They say it will take about 3-4 hours. I am guessing we will not hear anything until 5 or 6. We are not sure where he will be after surgery, but thinking intensive care.

2:15 - Just ran into the surgeon on his way to get lunch. He said Neal has not started yet, so there will probably be no news until later tonight.

4:30 - Surprisingly we just heard from the doctor. The surgery went fine. The doctor said about a foot of his colon was removed and it was extremely inflammed. The only thing they still have to do is pull out his permacath in his chest. He will probably not be in intensive care. I will post later if I get a chance. We have not seen him yet, he is in recover.

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear it is finally happening. Hope all goes well.

Anonymous said...

Hope everything goes well.
Keep us updated!
-Amy Lusk

Anonymous said...

Go get 'em Kothe! Can't wait till your all healed up so we can go fishing!

Lusk

Susan and Greg Mac said...

Neal, you are a real trooper. We wish you all the best. Greg, Jamie, Colleen and I have all been keeping you in our prayers and will continue to do so.

Love ya!

Anonymous said...

I am glad to hear everything went well!! Speedy recovery Neal!
-Jen (in IL)

Unknown said...

Glad to hear that things went well today. Hope recovery is speedy!
Michele, thanks for the updates.

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear things went well. Get well soon!

Suzy

Anonymous said...

everyone should know that michele is a true wife and friend to my brother she has stood by him through this rough time she has stayed night after night with Neal to make sure everything was just right for Neal I know that Neal is very needy man ( not just being sick) and she puts up with all his needs thanks so much Michele for being there when Neal needs you

denise

Becky said...

I second that...Michelle, you are being so strong and it is an inspiration to everyone who has loved ones out there...tell Neal we will be thinking about you both!
Glad to hear he is recovering...let us know when he is up for visitors!

Teresa said...

Denise is right Michelle...you are wonderful. Neal is blessed (and I know he knows it!) Neal...keep fighting. You are in our prayers and daily thoughts. So glad this part is over. Hope your recovery is speedy and uneventful.

Love ya!
Teresa and John
Kelly, Steve, Seth (and baby girl on Friday)
Brandon, Ryan and Melissa

Anonymous said...

Neal,
Glad to hear surgery went well. You've made a major leap forward in getting this part behind you. We were thinking of you yesterday! Matt came by and kept us in the loop, as did Michele's text messages. The flowers you guys sent were very nice and it meant a lot to Leslie. I look forward to seeing you soon buddy! Ryan

Anonymous said...

We are happy that surgery is finally over, our prayers will now be with you to heal quickly. love and hope to see you very soon,
D.and G.

Anonymous said...

Rock on dude
mike