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 Update on Gary, Architect
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07/08/11 05:04 PM
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sumoj275
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I heard from Gary last night. He is doing good. In fact he wanted me to let you all know, so here is the email that I got. Lets keep the prayers going.
Jeff,
I am doing well. The surgery started at 1:10pm and I was taken to recovery at 7pm. I'm in STU (surgical transition unit) now, but will be transferred to a regular room in a few hours. It is 3:40am here. Hard to sleep.
The surgeon told my wife that I lost very little blood, and he was able to spare both nerve bundles. He also stated he felt the cancer was contained in my prostate! His last comment (as she relied it to me) was the surgery was a complete success. My pathology in 14 days will confirm or deny his feelings.
My first PSA test will be in six weeks. As long as God is continuing to answer prayers my score will be "undetectable" indicating the cancer has not yet spread.
The tough part begins after they remove my catheter in 10-14 days. Rehabilitation from Prostate Cancer is much worse than the surgery.
However.....I am completely ready to continue the battle! The prayers and concerns from friends, family and fellow Dawgs has given me the strength to do this.
Please post this on the forum as it will most likely be a few days before I can post.
My STUmate's equipment just stopped squawking obnoxiously so I going to try to get back to sleep. Looking forward to something to drink later because it has been 60 hours since I was allowed to drink anything.
Brother, Thanks for the prayers and concern. It has meant more than you will ever know to Brittney and I.
Sincerely,
Gary
Sent from my iPhone
Men you can't trust, women you can't trust, beasts you can't trust, but Bussekin steel you can trust
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Re: Update on Gary, Architect
[Re: sumoj275]
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07/08/11 05:07 PM
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MonkeyBomb
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I'm glad to hear you are doing well Arch. Prayers for a speedy recovery!
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Re: Update on Gary, Architect
[Re: MonkeyBomb]
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07/08/11 05:13 PM
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Steeley
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Huzzah Arch! Hope everything continues well and speedily!
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Re: Update on Gary, Architect
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07/08/11 05:19 PM
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Private Klink
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That's wonderful news Gary --- prayers and best wishes for continued improvement!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Update on Gary, Architect
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07/08/11 05:24 PM
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Howling Mutt
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May God bless you with a speedy recovery.
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Re: Update on Gary, Architect
[Re: Howling Mutt]
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07/08/11 05:50 PM
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monsterdog
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I hope you continue to heal and that your doctor's feeling is right <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Just hang in there <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
"Wroof! Wroof!" - George IV
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Re: Update on Gary, Architect
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07/08/11 05:55 PM
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cazio
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Thanks for the update. Sounds like good news and I'll keep you in my prayers.
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My mother told me if didn't have anything nice to say then don't say anything but that never stopped me before.
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Re: Update on Gary, Architect
[Re: cazio]
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07/08/11 06:05 PM
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Massive Metal
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Hang in there Arch
Your threads really provide a LOT of info
MM
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Re: Update on Gary, Architect
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07/08/11 06:20 PM
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FANTASTIC! I was wracking my brain last night trying to figure out who to contact that might know how you are doing. KEEP THINKING POSITIVELY and you'll be back home in no time! Please keep us updated. I'm gonna send Horn Dog a PM to see how His brother did.
Again Gary, GREAT NEWS!
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Re: Update on Gary, Architect
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07/08/11 06:24 PM
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rth548
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Outstanding news! Hope you heal quickly.
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Re: Update on Gary, Architect
[Re: rth548]
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07/08/11 06:44 PM
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Ireash
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Great news. Continuing prayers for you and your family for a speedy recovery!
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Re: Update on Gary, Architect
[Re: rth548]
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07/08/11 06:45 PM
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Prayers sent for a complete and speedy recovery.
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