We got to the hospital at 6:00 am and by about 7:00 he was in the pre-op area. The nursing staff was very nice and professional. He met with his doctor and others on the surgical team and the anesthetists. I was told that the surgery started around 9:00am, but I know little else at the present time (10:30).
Yesterday evening he had another MRI with contrast to help the Miami doctor plan his approach to remove the tumor. The surgery entails an incision from just below the right cheek of the buttocks down the thigh. This allows the surgeon to pull the muscles apart and get to tumor. They were still deciding if it will be an incision on the part side of the thigh or down the back, hence the need for the new MRI.
They said that they will give me periodic updates, and after the surgery the Miami doctor will come down and talk to me. I probably won't know anything until noon to 2:00 pm. I will call Sherry and Jane with what the doctor tells me as soon as know anything.
My cell phone does not work where they have me waiting, but I will go outside and check messages as I am able and will send emails.
After the surgery, he goes to recovery for about 45 minutes and then to a hospital room. I plan to be here all day and into the evening as needed. Perhaps later into the evening Mario will be enough revived from the anesthesia and make and take calls.
Here is a photograph of Mario with the latest in hospital fashion.
Ciao and Love, Mario L
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