Pip is home

[Piparskeggr]

Had to get a new routine established...had surgery last Tuesday (2 June) for pancreatic cancer. Was on the table 6 1/2 hours, all the doctors were very pleased the way I came though it. I will need some chemo, but the surgeon (who has done 100's of the operation) thinks he got everything and the pathology report looks to back that up. Was up and walking 2 days after, started eating solid food 6 days after, am now home. Will be recovering until mid-July at the earliest.

Please folks, if you feel something is off (you or the kitties) get thee to a vet (kitty or human).

[zodiacqueen]

I'm glad you're home.  NOW, you'll be able to get some decent sleep and heal quickly in the comfort of your own home with your fur kids and Anita.  I know they sure as heck don't let you sleep in the hospital....

Hey, I think Cooper has a "thing" for older women!!!  LOL

[Piparskeggr]

Cooper is fascinated by Teia, constantly sneaking up to sniff her flank when she's sleeping.

[CML2014]

Hi Pip,

It is nice to know you are finally home and surrounded by love. That is the best medicine as they say. Hope Chemo goes well, will be keeping you and Anita in my prayers.

Aren't you happy you gotthe threesome accustomed to each other before you had to be gone so much. Yikes wonder what that scene would have been like returning home, LOL!

Best wishes, PIP!

[opus88]

well that all sounds very promising Pip....still on your mind though, it must be very scary when its 'me' going through all this. I have 2 gf's going thru cancer right now as well....it just zaps the H outta a person. but your a big strong man and I know you have alot of fight in you to beat this damn thing and get your life back again.....keep us posted and we'll keep sending our prayers and wishes♥

[Piparskeggr]

Staples come out on 24 June, will likely start chemo the middle of July.  4 of 29 lymph nodes removed were suspect, but none of the other tissue taken was (besides the main tumor in the head of the pancreas).  Dr Alexander said the suspicious tissue was very tiny and is very confident that the chemo will effect a cure.

[dominosarah]

Am glad to hear the surgeon and paths report were good.  When do you start the chemo?  Being home surrounded by your babies(and Anita!) will help when you start.  Take it easy and let yourself get healed up.  All you should be doing is sitting with a camera in your hand!!