Robert would appreciate your prayers as he goes for his nuclear stress test in the morning. He is getting stressed thinking about the stress test! Pray that the Dr. will find everything he needs to properly diagnose and treat any condition regarding his heart. It would be wonderful to learn that there is no blockage...nothing that needs any attention.
Robert's stress level has increased following his visit to the urologist last week. He went to the urologist because of the kidney stones found by the scan in the hospital. The urologist is not going to pursue any treatment of the stones right now. However, since Robert was in a urologist's office, and since Robert's father and two uncles had/have prostate cancer, it seemed the right time to have an exam. Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on how you look at it, the Dr. found a nodule and wants to biopsy it. His biopsy is scheduled for November 11. Prostate cancer is most treatable when found early, so perhaps the kidney stones led him down the path so that any problem there can be found and treated early - that would be the "fortunately" view point.
Medical bills continue to come in - and we are soooo thankful for the amount paid by our insurance. We will only owe a few thousand, while the insurance will pay, so far, close to $150, 000. The number of Dr's who worked on this case continues to rise also - 26 total! Amazing!
It took me awhile to figure out that though we have both been on journeys, our journeys have been quite different. Robert went on a physically traumatic journey, while I, and the kids, went on an emotional journey. The last couple of weeks have been spent getting each other caught up on our journeys. As we now face the possibility of prostate cancer and whatever results come out of the stress test tomorrow, we are on the journey together. I like that better.
Thanks for your care and support. Robert really enjoyed the visit to Whiteaker on Friday afternoon! Hopefully he will get back to work by the middle of November.
~Jeanette
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4 comments:
Yes, I believe that is a blessing that the nodule was found. With early intervention, prospects of a full recovery are good.
The experiences you both have had physically and mentally have demonstrated God's loving care and guidance throughout.
Jeanette, the way you write is wonderful! I especially loved the way in which you decribed the difference of the care from ICU to the nursing ward. How true!
Your entries should be made in a journal of sorts as a resource for others who are looking for answers. 2Corinthians 1:3-7
Love you both and, of course, you are in my prayers. Aunt Parise
Praying for God's peace in this journey of your life...So much is going on in this world, and the one thing we can count on is God's perfect peace....
Praying for God's guidance and direction in all the decisions in life...Love to you all...
Mom and Diane
Hey bob, I guess our paths will pass again hopefully soon!! I got bumped out of my job at stephens. It was very stressful but after you have gone thru not major. Anyway I start tomorrow(wed) at Whiteaker for probably til first of year!! Praying for you bro, Jeff
Just wanted to let you know that I love you and I am praying that things go well. I hope you are feeling better. I miss you all, and wish I could be there. You guys mean the world to me. I thank God for you!
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