Thursday, May 28, 2009

Surgery

Garrett had surgery yesterday to remove the cancerous testicle. They really felt that if they removed it now they can still get the pathology on the cancer. That has been the biggest worry for the doctors to this point. It is something less than 1% of the time that they start treatment without a tissue sample of the cancer. Because of all of the problems that Garrett had with the blood clots and stuff they just couldn't get one without it being too risky. Well, after two rounds of Chemo and his blood right where they want it they decided now would be a good time.

Mom and Dad drove Garrett down to SLC to the same IHC hospital where he stayed at the beginning. They met with the same Urologist that met with them when Garrett was there the first time. He is a really great doctor and they really felt like he knew Garrett's case best. He was taken into surgery around 1:30pm. It is just a quick surgery only lasting about an hour and 15 minutes. Afterwords he was transferred to a recovery room. After about 4 hours he was awake and keeping food down so they released him.

So, Garrett is at home but is unable to move around for a few days. He has to sleep in a reclined position for about 3 days. He is also in a little bit of pain from the surgery. He is doing very well though. The surgery went just as they had hoped.

He was supposed to be playing in the Shrine Football game next Monday. Since he will be unable to play, they still asked if he would come. So Mom and Dad will be taking him up to Boise on Monday with a wheelchair so that Garrett can attend the Shrine game.

Also, I will post about Garrett's graduation as soon as my Dad emails me the photos. :)

7 comments:

Emily said...

Garrett - keep going buddy. I'm so proud of you. See you in a couple weeks. Love Em

Unknown said...

We're glad to hear the surgery went well! :)

Jill and Travis said...

Glad to here surgery went well. We are still praying for you, Garrett! We check your progress on this blog often--thanks Robyn, Heather, and Jayne for keeping it updated! Keep on truckin'!

Con & Vicki Haycock said...

Garrette, We are glad to hear that all went well. Keep up the good work and have fun at the game. You are in our prayers.

P.S. Hang in there Mom and Dad

SAYDA said...

Get well soon Garrett! One step closer to getting better. We are always thinking of you.

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Tom and Emily said...

So glad to hear that everything is going so well considering the circumstances. What a tough kid you are!

Emily Ann said...

Garrett, keep it up! I know how not being able to sleep the way you want goes. Things get better quicker than you think...still praying for ya! :)