Dad, Mom, and Aunt Vera went to St. John Macomb hospital (formerly South Macomb) early today for what was to be outpatient surgery to have a growth in the bladder removed. It had been delayed in the past in part due to Dad's apathy about it, and in part due to other concerns about Dad's health (about his heart I think).
The surgery went smoothly, and Dad was awake recovering at the expected time. During the surgery, Dad's heart had a few irregularities, but it smoothed itself out.
The growth did not look cancerous, but we will be awaiting the biopsy lab test results.
Dad is uncertain why they decided to keep him overnight. Late in the day he had stomach pains, which is not an unusual result of anesthesia.
Mom is staying home alone, despite Dad's initial wishes. Mom was adamant about not having someone spend the night with her. Dad is very worried about Mom, if she will do the things she is supposed to. I am
much less worried, since she has been managing fine during the typical mornings when Dad sleeps later than her.
We all hope that Dad can come home tomorrow without any problems.
I really hope he can be home by Thursday, as on Friday Mom is to go in for her own outpatient procedure to finally take out the feeding tube that she needed for a short time.
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It sounded like 2 or 3 weeks before the biopsy results will come in.
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