Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Surgery
Well, we got down here to the hospital around 10:20am and when they brought us back to her prep room, there must have been an earlier opening for surgery because they took her back at 11:15. We all went to the surgical waiting room and at 1:30 they called up to let me know that they had just made the first incision. It's now 3:20 and we haven't heard anything more. I am assuming that the laproscopy hasn't shown anything to keep them from proceeding. Please check back later as I will append to this posting with more news as I learn more.
3:50 - A nurse called up and notified us that they have proceeded to surgery and that everything is going well.
6:10 - We've been updated that the 'specimen' (tumor) has been removed. She is still in surgery, not sure how much longer it will be.
6:45 - Update: They are closing now & Dr. Mahvi will be down shortly to see the family.
7:00 - Dr. Mahvi said it was tricky, but that he sliced the tumor away from the vein. The tumor was the size of a small orange and he had to remove 1/2 to 3/4 of the Pancreas. Praise God, the tumor was NOT wrapped around the artery! He did have to reconstruct the portal vein and that Amy lost a lot of blood, but is doing well. He did proceed with the Whipple and while there was no evidence that the cancer has spread, he did remove some lymph nodes for testing. All in all, the surgery took about 5 1/2 hours. Amy will be in recovery for about 2 hours.
9:45 - After returning from supper, I went up to see her and while she was groggy, her color looked good. She was complaining of back pain and the nurse said that's common because of the length of time she spent on her back during surgery. She has all sorts of tubes, etc hooked up to her, but she's through it!
This is Amy's story as seen and told by me - V
3:50 - A nurse called up and notified us that they have proceeded to surgery and that everything is going well.
6:10 - We've been updated that the 'specimen' (tumor) has been removed. She is still in surgery, not sure how much longer it will be.
6:45 - Update: They are closing now & Dr. Mahvi will be down shortly to see the family.
7:00 - Dr. Mahvi said it was tricky, but that he sliced the tumor away from the vein. The tumor was the size of a small orange and he had to remove 1/2 to 3/4 of the Pancreas. Praise God, the tumor was NOT wrapped around the artery! He did have to reconstruct the portal vein and that Amy lost a lot of blood, but is doing well. He did proceed with the Whipple and while there was no evidence that the cancer has spread, he did remove some lymph nodes for testing. All in all, the surgery took about 5 1/2 hours. Amy will be in recovery for about 2 hours.
9:45 - After returning from supper, I went up to see her and while she was groggy, her color looked good. She was complaining of back pain and the nurse said that's common because of the length of time she spent on her back during surgery. She has all sorts of tubes, etc hooked up to her, but she's through it!
This is Amy's story as seen and told by me - V
# posted by Vince @ 3:20 PM 
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Amy and Vince,
Just checking in to let you know we are thinking of you and your family. Our prayers are with you all.
Ruth Ann Jennings
Just checking in to let you know we are thinking of you and your family. Our prayers are with you all.
Ruth Ann Jennings
# posted by 
: 4:45 PM, May 31, 2006
: 4:45 PM, May 31, 2006
Amy, Vince, and family,
I am very happy to hear that Amy's surgery is going well so far. I'm sure I'll hear more details when Hope arrives at school tomorrow. God Bless you all. Purple Power! (and I don't mean the Minnesota Vikings).
-Carissa Kammer
I am very happy to hear that Amy's surgery is going well so far. I'm sure I'll hear more details when Hope arrives at school tomorrow. God Bless you all. Purple Power! (and I don't mean the Minnesota Vikings).
-Carissa Kammer
# posted by : 5:56 PM, May 31, 2006
: 5:56 PM, May 31, 2006
Vince,
Thanks for taking the time to put these updates on the blog. Our prayers continue.
Love,
Donda, Dennim and family
Thanks for taking the time to put these updates on the blog. Our prayers continue.
Love,
Donda, Dennim and family
# posted by : 6:29 PM, May 31, 2006
: 6:29 PM, May 31, 2006
Hold on to your faith! I'm praying for Amy and your family. God will guide the doctors hands.
# posted by : 6:32 PM, May 31, 2006
: 6:32 PM, May 31, 2006
I pray that God is with you and He will strengthen you. THere is nothing.. NOTHING that is too big for Him, nothing that is impossible. He IS the great physician, and He IS the ultimate Healer. He can take of this, and He will take of your family. I give thanks for your Love for Him, and I give thanks for your unyeilding testimony and devotion to Him.
Thank you for your work in the Kingdom. He is with you.
In His Name
Angela "MC"
Thank you for your work in the Kingdom. He is with you.
In His Name
Angela "MC"
# posted by : 7:07 PM, May 31, 2006
: 7:07 PM, May 31, 2006
Dear Amy and Vince
Glad to hear things are going as planned. Thanks for keeping us all updated. Our prayers are with you all. God Bless The Becrafts
Glad to hear things are going as planned. Thanks for keeping us all updated. Our prayers are with you all. God Bless The Becrafts
# posted by : 7:51 PM, May 31, 2006
: 7:51 PM, May 31, 2006
Sing Praise, Sing Praise, Forever God is Faithful, Forever God is Strong, Forever God is with us Forever and Ever and Ever. We love you all. We are thinking of all of you and what you are going through.
Prayers and Hugs from all of us. As Dakota prays, Cancer Sucks God and Mrs. Howard is going to win!!
Love Chaz Deb and Dakota
Prayers and Hugs from all of us. As Dakota prays, Cancer Sucks God and Mrs. Howard is going to win!!
Love Chaz Deb and Dakota
# posted by : 9:35 PM, May 31, 2006
: 9:35 PM, May 31, 2006
Dear Amy & Vince:
Have been keeping up to date on your surgery and praying so hard for both of you and the children. Your faith will get you through this. I wore purple all day today and must have said 1,000 prayers (or even more). Keep the faith and I love you so much. Sounds like Disneyland was awesome. I'll keep in touch. Love Aunt Mary Kaye
Have been keeping up to date on your surgery and praying so hard for both of you and the children. Your faith will get you through this. I wore purple all day today and must have said 1,000 prayers (or even more). Keep the faith and I love you so much. Sounds like Disneyland was awesome. I'll keep in touch. Love Aunt Mary Kaye
# posted by : 10:41 PM, May 31, 2006
: 10:41 PM, May 31, 2006
Amy & Vince,
I stayed up until I got the e-mail saying that it was finished. I cried and thanked God that he is taking such care you and your family. I will continue to pray that God will speed the recovery, and take as much of the pain away as possible.
Let's hear it for God and the power of prayer.
Teri U
I stayed up until I got the e-mail saying that it was finished. I cried and thanked God that he is taking such care you and your family. I will continue to pray that God will speed the recovery, and take as much of the pain away as possible.
Let's hear it for God and the power of prayer.
Teri U
# posted by : 6:17 AM, June 01, 2006
: 6:17 AM, June 01, 2006
Vince and Amy,
How typically thoughtful of you to post updates periodically for those of us 'sitting on the edge of our seats waiting for news'. Really, we're thrilled that God answered our prayers and the procedure was 'done' and Amy is at step one of her recovery! We'll continue storming the gates of Heaven with prayers for a complete recovery. By His Grace, Bonnie & David
How typically thoughtful of you to post updates periodically for those of us 'sitting on the edge of our seats waiting for news'. Really, we're thrilled that God answered our prayers and the procedure was 'done' and Amy is at step one of her recovery! We'll continue storming the gates of Heaven with prayers for a complete recovery. By His Grace, Bonnie & David
# posted by : 7:09 AM, June 01, 2006
: 7:09 AM, June 01, 2006
Amy, Vince, and family,
We are thrilled and thankful that the surgery is over and went so well. God was certainly guiding the surgeon's hands. We pray for a fast and complete recovery.
the Wises
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We are thrilled and thankful that the surgery is over and went so well. God was certainly guiding the surgeon's hands. We pray for a fast and complete recovery.
the Wises
# posted by : 9:03 AM, June 01, 2006
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