Surgery Day

Arrived at hospital at 8:30 and did prep for surgery.  Surgery was scheduled for 10:30 but did not actually begin until 12:54.  Long wait! We finally received an update at 4:30 from the anesthesiologist and urologist.  Both Doctors reported that Tracey was doing well during the procedure and her vitals were good.  The known tumors have removed successfully.  No additional surgery was required on her colon.  Good news!!!  The urologist had a concern with the bladder prior to surgery and it was left in tack as well.  Good news again!!  Major work was done around the bladder and ureters (very tedious area) but the urologist does not think there should be any long term issues.  Final report from the surgical onocologist will come at the close of surgery.  Approximately another hour before the HIPEC (heated chemo) will be administered.  That process takes about 90 minutes and an additional 90 minutes to finish the procedure. She will then be in recovery for an unknown period of time.  We will update again after we talk to Dr. Alexander.  Thank you and please continue to pray for God's healing hand and grace.  Todd