Surgery date and information

Marty and I met his general surgeon today to discuss possible intervention to improve his quality of life. Dr. Froines was calm and clear. He inspired confidence without any arrogance (unusual for a surgeon). In any case, after reviewing Marty's scans and history, he said that surgery to remove adhesions and probably resect the small bowel would most likely improve Marty's level of comfort and quality of life. There is no telling exactly how much of the bowel will need to be removed or how much scar tissue requires surgical attention until he is in surgery with live time viewing of the affected areas.

Thus, surgery has been scheduled for November 29. He will likely be in the hospital at least 4 days, and be home recovering for 2-3 weeks. Discomfort after surgery will be high, as in any abdominal surgery, but more so. Strong pain meds have been prescribed.

Marty also saw his urology surgeon. The kidney stone is not of major concern at the moment. If it hasn't moved within a few weeks, that also will potentially need to be surgically addressed.

Please, no panic or drama, everyone! Neither panic nor drama help us in the least! We will request help when needed, and plan with attention to detail, as we are both skilled at doing. Both of us are relieved that there may be a solution to Marty's continued discomforts, and we are very much hoping for easier daily life after he has recovered from surgery.