Thursday, April 06, 2006

Update on My Dad

My dad has been referred to St. Luke's Hospital in Houston for a biopsy of the cyst on his pancreas. His gastroenterologist is referring him to St. Luke's because they have a machine that can do the biopsy with a scope inserted through the stomach and no surgery is done unless it is absolutely necessary.

He has been put on the "walk-in" list which means he is not an emergency and they will call him when they have an opening. We thought that was probably a good sign since they aren't treating the cyst as urgent.

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

That is a very good sign if he is a walk in patient. I have Uncle Red in my prayers.

Peter said...

Good luck with the Bio to your Dad Laurie.

Laurie said...

Susan - I heard your dad took a fall. I hope he's okay.

Peter - Thanks. I'll tell him you wish him well. He'll like the fact that he got well wishes from Australia.

Dave Knechel said...

I guess you can breathe a sigh of relief. Please let your father know there are bloggers out there pulling for him.

Laurie said...

Dave - Thanks, I will.

Anonymous said...

Good Luck with your dad!

The walk-in and non emergency sounds like a good sign to me too.

nikln-never include kisses like nosebleeds

Neal said...

Best of luck to you and your dad.

Laurie said...

Susan and Neal - Thanks! I'll tell him.

Anonymous said...

We are glad to hear that about Red, we are thinking and praying for him. Clay,Kelly and Kids

Laurie said...

Clay, Kelly and the kids - I'll tell him. Love you guys!

Laurie said...

Davetta!!! - Hello, woman! We miss you, too. I hope you're doing well in your new life. Please send us your new work e-mail ASAP. You've already missed a few good conversations.