Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Well, the die is cast. Wednesday, Nov. 4 is the day I will be operated on. Texas Health Resources HEB, Bedford, TX. 7:30 AM Had conversations with two docs today. Both agreed, as did I, now is the time because I'm stronger and ready. I will say I am anxious but I've committed the results to the Lord. I have joined my prayers with yours to ask His healing. The surgery will remove a portion of my esophagus plus a portion of my stomach and then they will sew those two together. For the rest of my life I will then be eating 5 or 6 meals a day. Or, better put, all the time. The doc sez I will be able to hike and run but I've got to learn to "eat on the run" but I've been doing that for years. I will be in ICU 2 or 3 days and then in the hospital for a max of 10 or 11 days. All the while checking for "leaks" which I don't plan on. Don't think I'm quiting this little process! Now, I plan on keeping you informed on "how" He has touched my life, again. Signing off for today. Love you all but Lynda the most!
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  1. Robert JOctober 27, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    With God guiding the surgeons hands and all of your family and friends prayers, we know that all will go well. We're all with you.
    Love Ya brother

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  2. Dr. RodenbergerOctober 28, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    Glad to see that you have a date for the operation. I appreciate you telling about the friend who had a successful similar operation. My son grew up without a valve at the top of his stomach and just figured that everyone had acid reflux all the time. They finally operated to cut some loose and make a valve and now he is doing great except he can't eat popcorn or drink carbonated drinks. Cuts down on his beer drinking but he never really enjoyed that.
    I have a special day in Denton to honor Lou Nov. 4 but I couldn't help your doctors anyway. You will continue to be at the top of my prayer list and I will add your surgeons.
    Charles

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  3. Grace RogersOctober 29, 2009 at 5:12 AM

    Wednesday, November 4, will be a day of prayer in the community of Leighton/Lynda's family and friends. God bless you and the surgeons and nurses who will work on you.

    All the love I have to send your way, Grace

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  4. Ann SchraderOctober 29, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    Pops, what wonderful news about the scheduled surgery! It was so great seeing you and your beautiful Lynda at Kathy & Stu's last Saturday night. John and I will continue to hold you in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Ann

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