We are sitting here in Room 229 at Missoula Community Medical Center. We are watching The Waltons which is a real treat since Mom doesn’t own a television. It’s like being on vacation and staying in a motel and watching TV…..well kinda. I mean after all, she did have colon cancer surgery this morning.

According to Dr. Richards the surgery went very well. A portion of the colon was removed along with several lymph nodes. These lymph nodes are very likely cancerous, but it did not appear as if the cancer had spread to any other organs. They will be tested and down the road a bit they will either recommend chemo therapy or they will not. But for now, it’s time to heal from the surgery.

Mom claims there is very little pain, but then she describes childbirth as “a bit uncomfortable” and “not really painful, it just feels like pressure”. At any rate, her high tolerance for pain is serving her well. They will be getting her up tomorrow morning for a little walk and then again and again and again. They say that will be the key to successful healing.

So, all in all, this has been a successful day!