Prayers

[saltandsand]

My father goes in for cancer surgery day after tomorrow. We had a great day and evening.

He'll have half of his pelvis/hip removed, the top of his femur shortened by two inches, removal of muscles and wrap/attach other muscles in unnatural ways.

They say he'll walk with a cane, prayers appreciated that one day he and I will again catch fish together.

[inshoreangler95]

Watch, in less time than you can think of hell be outta that hospital and out there soaking some line with you, my prayers are with him!

[Cdog]

Thoughts are with you and family tonight.

[Hurricane44]

My father goes in for cancer surgery day after tomorrow. We had a great day and evening.

He'll have half of his pelvis/hip removed, the top of his femur shortened by two inches, removal of muscles and wrap/attach other muscles in unnatural ways.

They say he'll walk with a cane, prayers appreciated that one day he and I will again catch fish together.

My mother had her hip replaced the hard way last fall and has used a cane since last Sept. Bottom line SnS, watch him like a hawk when he gets ready to be mobile again and make sure he knows his limits (i.e. make sure he realizes how much time he has to take walking and maneuvering in tight spaces now). My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.

[HellRhaY]

watch him like a hawk when he gets ready to be mobile again and make sure he knows his limits
surgery isn't a problem, it's the rehab that sukcs.
goodluck.

[Al Kai]

My prayers go out to you're Dad and familly.

[jimmy z]

I will pray for your dad, and for you my friend.
And the doctor's.

[Big Rad]

I'll lift him up in prayer for a speedy recovery

[sprtsracer]

He, you, and your entire family are in my prayers, as well as the hospital staff. Recovery won't be easy, but I strongly suspect he'll be fishing with you again sooner than you think. God Bless!!! Larry

[RuddeDogg]

Best wishes to you and your family. Hope all goes well. He will be in our thoughts and prayers.

[steve grossman]

There WILL be Some Good...

[Fishbreath]

We'll definitely say a prayer for you guys.

[BubbaHoTep]

SnS, I absolutely believe in the power of prayer. Your father and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hopefully, you will be fishing together again very soon. Please keep us posted.

Sincerely,
AJ

[J_Lannon]

I hope every thing turns out ok. Best wishes!

[DarkSkies]

Thoughts and prayers, man, hope everything turns out for the best.

[Metallica20687]

Hope he is OK.

I believe in charma, s&s.

[JeepMike]

Prayers with you SNS!!! Good luck with everything!

[JimInVA]

My best wishes are headed your way...

[redneckranger]

My father goes in for cancer surgery day after tomorrow. We had a great day and evening.

He'll have half of his pelvis/hip removed, the top of his femur shortened by two inches, removal of muscles and wrap/attach other muscles in unnatural ways.

They say he'll walk with a cane, prayers appreciated that one day he and I will again catch fish together.

I know we don't get along but a Southern Man is known for how he treats those folks he often disagrees when he is down so here it goes

Me and the Mrs will pary for your family
hopefully everything will be allright. You 2 should be out slinging some bait in no time if not come down to Williamsburg and we will

[sudshunter]

my thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family!!!

[AL SEARS]

My thoughts and prayers are with you, I know from my own past with this terrible disease there is Power in Prayers. God Speed

[saltandsand]

Thank you all, I am grateful for your support and prayers.

His surgery was a couple hours longer than anticipated. They removed most of his hip and the complete ball of his femur. Good news that muscle and other tissues did not need as much removal as thought. It is a miracle to me how he will walk with a cane without a ball and socket hip joint but they think he will.

He's got many a tough second, minute, hour, day, week and month ahead. Prayers appreciated for his speedy recovery and that the biopsy comes back saying they got enough of the bone.

[jcreamer]

S & S
I am just catching up and am glad to hear that he came through okay.
All the best ,..,

[RuddeDogg]

glad all went ok.

[saltandsand]

He came through the critical part of the surgery quite well. But now it's become very difficult, and he's not fighting. We're trying intensely to get him to cooperate.

He doesn't want to take meds, especially pain medication because he's come to know that typically means physical therapy is coming soon. He is in denial, not listening and practically refusing physical therapy.

He's also denying meds because of his overt fear of becoming addicted. So he limits movement to the absolute and is causing other problems. Concerns are being spoken about atrophy with his good leg.

It is not an easy ride. I wish there was an easy answer, I'm without one.

[BubbaHoTep]

SnS,

My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with your father and this entire situation. I hope everything turns out for the best.

Sincerely,
AJ

[saltandsand]

Matters have turned worse. My father has lost some cognitive ability through the operation, chemo or otherwise. Difficult times ahead and I will strive to assist. Pray for strength within our family.

[BubbaHoTep]

I hate to hear that, SnS. I will continue to keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

[stupidjet]

hope your dad pulls through. it's a tough road and all you can do it have faith. i'll pray for him. i know how it is, i just lost my father june 2nd from heart failure