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    • February 5, 2014 at 1:35 am
    mwcollins
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      After a very late start(3.5 hours late), Kevin had his tumor removed. I unfortunately got a fever this am so I couldn’t be there with him. I couldn’t risk him getting something from me. The doctor told me that he did well. A pretty big tumor that was sitting on the outside wall of the small bowel. But it is out and now it is time to heal! Thank you for all the warm wishes and prayers. The greatest thing about my husband? He asked how I was feeling when he got to his room. I love this man and even though I know this is a long road, I am confident to travel it with him!
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        • February 5, 2014 at 2:45 am
        Bubbles
        Participant

          You go girl!!!  Glad that part of Kevin's (and your) journey is done!  I LITERALLY would not be here today, if not for my husband.  He pushed and shoved and petted and loved.  He found the docs.  He found the trials.  He is my heart.  And just think…you do all of that for Kevin!  It means more to those of us gaining the scars than you can imagine.  More than we can explain or ever repay.  Our lovers and friends put us back together again…everytime.  Travel forth.  C

          • February 5, 2014 at 2:45 am
          Bubbles
          Participant

            You go girl!!!  Glad that part of Kevin's (and your) journey is done!  I LITERALLY would not be here today, if not for my husband.  He pushed and shoved and petted and loved.  He found the docs.  He found the trials.  He is my heart.  And just think…you do all of that for Kevin!  It means more to those of us gaining the scars than you can imagine.  More than we can explain or ever repay.  Our lovers and friends put us back together again…everytime.  Travel forth.  C

            • February 5, 2014 at 2:45 am
            Bubbles
            Participant

              You go girl!!!  Glad that part of Kevin's (and your) journey is done!  I LITERALLY would not be here today, if not for my husband.  He pushed and shoved and petted and loved.  He found the docs.  He found the trials.  He is my heart.  And just think…you do all of that for Kevin!  It means more to those of us gaining the scars than you can imagine.  More than we can explain or ever repay.  Our lovers and friends put us back together again…everytime.  Travel forth.  C

              • February 5, 2014 at 3:22 am
              Jahendry12
              Participant

                Thanks for the update & so glad the surgery is over. Let the healing begin.  Sorry to hear you are not feeling well.  Get some rest (I know it's hard with kids) and remember to take care of yourself. Kevin will need you when he comes home.

                Julie

                • February 5, 2014 at 3:22 am
                Jahendry12
                Participant

                  Thanks for the update & so glad the surgery is over. Let the healing begin.  Sorry to hear you are not feeling well.  Get some rest (I know it's hard with kids) and remember to take care of yourself. Kevin will need you when he comes home.

                  Julie

                  • February 5, 2014 at 3:22 am
                  Jahendry12
                  Participant

                    Thanks for the update & so glad the surgery is over. Let the healing begin.  Sorry to hear you are not feeling well.  Get some rest (I know it's hard with kids) and remember to take care of yourself. Kevin will need you when he comes home.

                    Julie

                    • February 5, 2014 at 3:51 am
                    POW
                    Participant

                      Megan, thank you so much for the update. I've been thinking about Kevin all day and hoping things went well. I am so glad that they found this tumor especially since it was larger than you expected. I have heard several people say that it is extremely difficult to find tumors in among the intestines, so that God and thank your doctors for spotting this one. That's one lucky break, anyway!

                      • February 5, 2014 at 3:51 am
                      POW
                      Participant

                        Megan, thank you so much for the update. I've been thinking about Kevin all day and hoping things went well. I am so glad that they found this tumor especially since it was larger than you expected. I have heard several people say that it is extremely difficult to find tumors in among the intestines, so that God and thank your doctors for spotting this one. That's one lucky break, anyway!

                        • February 5, 2014 at 3:51 am
                        POW
                        Participant

                          Megan, thank you so much for the update. I've been thinking about Kevin all day and hoping things went well. I am so glad that they found this tumor especially since it was larger than you expected. I have heard several people say that it is extremely difficult to find tumors in among the intestines, so that God and thank your doctors for spotting this one. That's one lucky break, anyway!

                          • February 5, 2014 at 4:17 am
                          BrianP
                          Participant

                            So glad to hear the surgery went well.  Praying for a smooth and fast recovery.

                            • February 5, 2014 at 4:17 am
                            BrianP
                            Participant

                              So glad to hear the surgery went well.  Praying for a smooth and fast recovery.

                              • February 5, 2014 at 4:17 am
                              BrianP
                              Participant

                                So glad to hear the surgery went well.  Praying for a smooth and fast recovery.

                                • February 5, 2014 at 2:10 pm
                                Tina D
                                Participant

                                  So glad to hear he has that behind him now. I hope you are feeling better soon and am praying for a smooth recovery for Kevin. 

                                  Tina

                                  • February 5, 2014 at 2:10 pm
                                  Tina D
                                  Participant

                                    So glad to hear he has that behind him now. I hope you are feeling better soon and am praying for a smooth recovery for Kevin. 

                                    Tina

                                    • February 5, 2014 at 2:10 pm
                                    Tina D
                                    Participant

                                      So glad to hear he has that behind him now. I hope you are feeling better soon and am praying for a smooth recovery for Kevin. 

                                      Tina

                                        • February 5, 2014 at 4:48 pm
                                        Maureen038
                                        Participant

                                          Megan, 

                                             I'm so glad Kevin is recovering and hopefully he will be NED for a very long time! As a caregiver myself, please take care of yourself too. It is an agonizing experience and if you are ever interested in mutual support, email me. I will be keeping you both in my prayers.

                                          Maureen

                                          • February 5, 2014 at 4:48 pm
                                          Maureen038
                                          Participant

                                            Megan, 

                                               I'm so glad Kevin is recovering and hopefully he will be NED for a very long time! As a caregiver myself, please take care of yourself too. It is an agonizing experience and if you are ever interested in mutual support, email me. I will be keeping you both in my prayers.

                                            Maureen

                                            • February 5, 2014 at 4:48 pm
                                            Maureen038
                                            Participant

                                              Megan, 

                                                 I'm so glad Kevin is recovering and hopefully he will be NED for a very long time! As a caregiver myself, please take care of yourself too. It is an agonizing experience and if you are ever interested in mutual support, email me. I will be keeping you both in my prayers.

                                              Maureen

                                            • February 5, 2014 at 4:57 pm
                                            mwcollins
                                            Participant
                                              Thanks everyone so much! Recovery is a slow process as we all know and want to be ‘normal’ so much faster than our bodies let us. Kevin is realizing that. He asked that his parents not visit today so he can rest more. I’m guessing the nurses didn’t let him sleep much last night. One day at a time. . .
                                              • February 5, 2014 at 4:57 pm
                                              mwcollins
                                              Participant
                                                Thanks everyone so much! Recovery is a slow process as we all know and want to be ‘normal’ so much faster than our bodies let us. Kevin is realizing that. He asked that his parents not visit today so he can rest more. I’m guessing the nurses didn’t let him sleep much last night. One day at a time. . .
                                                  • February 6, 2014 at 12:29 am
                                                  tschmith
                                                  Participant

                                                    Hoping you both can get some rest and am glad that Kevin's surgery went well!

                                                    Terrie

                                                    • February 6, 2014 at 12:29 am
                                                    tschmith
                                                    Participant

                                                      Hoping you both can get some rest and am glad that Kevin's surgery went well!

                                                      Terrie

                                                      • February 6, 2014 at 12:29 am
                                                      tschmith
                                                      Participant

                                                        Hoping you both can get some rest and am glad that Kevin's surgery went well!

                                                        Terrie

                                                        • February 6, 2014 at 8:13 am
                                                        JerryfromFauq
                                                        Participant

                                                          YEAH, now if we could just get some sleep without the nurses waking one up.  Glad the operation is over with .  Rest and get well Kevin.  Gall you take care of yourself while he gets rested in the hospital, your tern will come back to being the caregiver when he gets home!

                                                           

                                                          • February 6, 2014 at 8:13 am
                                                          JerryfromFauq
                                                          Participant

                                                            YEAH, now if we could just get some sleep without the nurses waking one up.  Glad the operation is over with .  Rest and get well Kevin.  Gall you take care of yourself while he gets rested in the hospital, your tern will come back to being the caregiver when he gets home!

                                                             

                                                            • February 6, 2014 at 8:13 am
                                                            JerryfromFauq
                                                            Participant

                                                              YEAH, now if we could just get some sleep without the nurses waking one up.  Glad the operation is over with .  Rest and get well Kevin.  Gall you take care of yourself while he gets rested in the hospital, your tern will come back to being the caregiver when he gets home!

                                                               

                                                            • February 5, 2014 at 4:57 pm
                                                            mwcollins
                                                            Participant
                                                              Thanks everyone so much! Recovery is a slow process as we all know and want to be ‘normal’ so much faster than our bodies let us. Kevin is realizing that. He asked that his parents not visit today so he can rest more. I’m guessing the nurses didn’t let him sleep much last night. One day at a time. . .
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