update on my brother.

[shuggy]

so i was able to get off of work yesterday to go with my brother to see the surgeon. the appointment went well and we found out what the surgery would involve and he was scheduled for 10am today. they weren't going to have to take out his thyroid, just the parathyroid gland that was growing the big mass. i went to work and everyone else went home.

my mom called me at work around 4pm and said that they were going to admit my brother right then because his calcium level had gone up again and they thought it was too dangerous for him to be home. so he stayed in overnight and got extra fluid and medication.

my sister-in-law called in a panic at 730am this morning and said they just came and got mike for his surgery. she was all alone and we had no clue. they rearranged the schedule because his pth level (the one the parathyroid kicks out-normal is 15-75) had gone from 275 to 580. so the didn't want to wait any longer. so none of us got to see him before.

the surgery was supposed to take about 30 minutes but ended up taking almost two hours because the mass was so big and intricate. the doctor said besides taking so long it all went ok. he has to stay in the hospital tonight because his calcium is still critically high and they want to watch it.

so i'm relieved that it went ok. thanks for all your thoughts and prayers.

[stampcrazyjulie]

Well, maybe it is better that you Guy's didn't have a lot of notice or you would have really been freaking out!

I am glad that everything seems to have gone OK. Please keep us posted! :)

[JBgreendawn]

I'm glad to hear he's out of surgery and in recovery.
hopefully that goes quickly. :)

[teabear]

Oh Angie, it sounds like they took good care of him. How scary for everyone. Are you waiting for lab results, or do you already know about the mass?

[MyRnAbS]

I'm glad to hear he's doing better. I'm still keeping him and all of your family in my prayers.

[dreis1]

Glad to hear he is out of surgery. Please do keep us posted. Glinda

[shuggy]

Oh Angie, it sounds like they took good care of him. How scary for everyone. Are you waiting for lab results, or do you already know about the mass?

they are pretty sure it's nothing, but did send it to be biopsied (i can't spell that) anyway. hopefully it's nothing.

[iloveflipflops]

Gosh they sure moved fast! Glad they were able to get that mass out. Sounds very scary!! He is so young to have all these problems ... Keep us updated.

[LinzyD]

Glad to hear things are turning out okay for him. I've been thinking about you!
L

[Vintagegal]

I'll continue to keep him in my prayers, Angie!

[tesschap]

Wow - I will pray for a speedy recovery for your brother.

[cindi]

getting care,,thats good
I'll say a prayer for a speedy recovery
Big hugs
:)

[mjbonoan]

Oh Shuggy what a relief that must be... your brother and you had been on my thoughts and prayers since you posted about his condition.

((( hugs to you and your family )))

Mary Jayne

[mydogstinks2]

It's good the hear that he will be getting better. Thanks for the update. How is the new place coming?

[lisaguyon]

He and your family will continue to be in my prayers. Glad to hear that the surgery went ok. Lisa

[gigibee]

I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. Glad the surgery went well and praying for a complete and speedy recovery.

Konnie

[ellie]

What's the latest on your brother and gram? Hope everything is improving!