MOM'S DOING GREAT!!! SURGERY WENT WELL!!!
Hi everyone....
Dr. Rao came out to talk to us just a little bit ago, so it was around 3 1/2 hours or so....much quicker than expected. He said that mom was in recovery and doing super. All her vitals look wonderful and the cardiologist was turning on her defibulator right then.
He said he removed as much of the tumor as he could see. She was able to do commands for him such as squeeze her hands and wiggle her toes so that was good that she could understand that and then complete that task. He said that it's too early to tell about her speech, it may/may not be affected...time will tell. Next step, she'll receive her radiation and chemo (pill form). There still may be possible tumor cells left behind on blood vessels, etc...we'll find out more info tomorrow after she does more testing. He did say that these tumors are still the most aggressive, so she has to be scanned/watched closely for months and possibly years ahead. Her tumor was approximately the size of a tangerine and she'd still have some swelling for a little bit after surgery (very normal to have that). She'll stay in ICU tonight to be monitored and hopefully in the next day or two she can move to a regular room.
THANK YOU to everyone who has prayed for mom and our family. We knew this morning that God had a plan and had the right place, right doctor and staff in place for her. We all were thankful, grateful, "everything"-ful that it all went smooth and that she's now finished with that part and ready to move on to seeing more rainbows ahead.
Prayers, hugs, and lots of FAITH-HOPE & LOVE,
The Forrester Family
Thursday, February 12, 2009
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God is SO Good! Praying for God to continue to Bless you and your family.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
Doreen first of all, all I can say is Praise God and give Him all the glory!!
ReplyDeleteThinking and praying for you, Chuck and the girls, your momma, brother and family, Charlene and Virgil and Donnie and Ramona and family!!
♥Audra and Bill Cole and Family
This is wonderful news!!! GOD is the almighty. I will continue to pray for her improvement each and every day and also for strength for each of you as her recovery progresses. Please know that I have passed this on to so many people in the Tulsa area.
ReplyDeleteLuv to all -
Brenda (Forrester) Crain - Collinsville, OK
(your dad's cousin & Aunt Charlene's niece) - I am Louis's daughter.
What a great and blessed day!!! God is GREAT!
ReplyDeleteLove and Prayers,
Shelly
Praise the Lord!!! I'm sure it's a relief to have the surgery over with and I'm glad to have an update to take with me to Bible Study tonight. I'm so thankful that she is out of surgery and in recovery.
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Sheryl Cox Carver
I am so happy to hear it went well! We were thinking and praying for her all day. I will relay the good news to all the kids tomorrow. They ask me everyday for updates! Let Mrs. Forrester know how much we all love her. : )
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to hear everything went well!We are praying that everything keeps getting better from here! We love you guy's!!
ReplyDeleteAutumn Taylor
Hillary and Brooke,
ReplyDeleteYou girls look so pretty, so early in the morning at the hospital. I've been bad to pull the sweatpants out to go to surgeries that early in the morning! I know your mom is so proud of you girls! What a support system your mom has going! I know there were so many prayers going up this morning! Praise God that the surgery went so well. I know everyone appreciates this blog so much, so we can be informed about the progress that is taking place. As she always has your mom continues to inspire me and I know sharing this blog is inspiring so many others family, friends, and maybe people you don't even know. Continue to have courage, be strong, and have faith in Jesus. Nothing happens that is not in his divine plan.
Hugs and more prayers,
Kristen (Moore) Meier
Oh my gosh that is wonderful news I haven't checked the blog for awhile and Ralph came in and said he had talked to Natalie! This is wonderful. We will keep you still in our prayers for the days ahead....
ReplyDeleteI'm not surprised that the outcome is so wonderful. God is awesome and His love for us is awesome! We'll be working together again before long. We miss you and love you.
ReplyDeleteLinda Smith
So glad to hear everything went good! Have been thinking about you all today! Will continue to keep you in my prayers. Keep the strong faith.
ReplyDeleteLots of Love,
Jen Haltom
So happy to read the good report this evening! Your family will remain in my prayers! God bless you all!!
ReplyDeleteOh how wonderful to read that things went so well with the surgery, the Lords hand was the guide, and may he keep the blessings coming in the days ahead and into recovery. Love and Prayers, The Bray Family
ReplyDeleteMrs. Forrester & family,
ReplyDeleteI have prayed and lifted you all up to our Father in Heaven since we heard the diagnosis. I have not doubted that God had a work to do in your life, because you are already a light and I knew that you would give Him the glory...We have to completely praise Him for the positive news we've heard after your surgery today and thank Him in advance for the way He'll continue to work this out for you.
Matthew 21:22 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
We love you,
Ashley and Girls
Dear Chuck and Doreen,
ReplyDeleteCongradulations! I am so happy everything went well with the surgery. Charlene your still my favorite gal...HAHA. Mellissa and I have been reading the girls blog everyday, we have been so concerned. You all are such a Strong family and that's the most important thing. Keep the faith and I hope everyday just gets better and better for all of you.
Thresia Conrad and Mellissa Rhodes
Praise God from whom ALL blessings flow. Garth and I have not stopped praying for our sweet Forrester family. We love, love, love you all and will keep lifting you up to God... we are sending you hugs right now ;)
ReplyDeleteDoreen and family,
ReplyDeleteI have said prayers for you and your family when I found out about your condition. I knew in my heart that God would take care of you and work a miracle in your life. You are a strong person and have kept a good and positive attitude through this. I will keep on praying for you and give all the praise to God for what he has done for you and will keep on doing. Will keep on reading your blog daily to see how things are going for you and your family.
Debra Mikles Morris
Doreen, Chuck, Brooke and Hillary - we hold you all in our hearts every moment. While we only know you through our Jenny, you have made our lives so very special through your loving kindness. You are all in our prayers, and please know that there are millions of arms around you at all times!
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Linda, Dale and Robby Anderson
Such wonderful news! I am glad to hear surgery went well...and went shorter than expected...(should make for an easier transition in recovery). I've been keeping my mom updated and we both continue to keep you all in our prayers...God is good!
ReplyDeleteLove and peace,
Amanda Cole
YAY, GOD!! That is awesome news! We will continue to pray for a quick and complete recovery!
ReplyDeleteLove you guys!!!
danna
Mrs. Forrester, I am praying for you. I love you. I miss you. I miss your hugs. You are my favorite-est teacher. I want to be in your first grade class again. (by the way, HI to Hillary and Brooke) I love you, Sadie Quick
ReplyDeleteWhat great news. God is always so faithful! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family.
ReplyDeleteLove, Jamie
Doreen,
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy that your surgery went so well! We hope that you are recuperating comfortably and we will be anxiously awaiting more updates. Stay strong!
Love to all of you,
Ann and John
Doreen and Girls-Chuck too-
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear this great news. I've been following and praying. Only good things ahead.
Love and Prayers
Fonda Williams Beckham
Doreen, Chuck, & Girls!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to hear that everything went so well. I have been keeping you all in my thoughts&prayers. I set my alarm this morning at 8:29am so I could wake up and say a little prayer for Doreen. I didn't wake up for the day until 10:30am, but I have been praying all day. Thank you so much for this blog! I love reading the updates and looking at all the pictures. Take care.
Love,
Keaton Jones
PRAISE GOD for such wonderful news. It doesn't surprise me because the GOD we serve is an AWESOME GOD!! We continue our prayers for you all and I asking for strength for the entire family. Appreciate all the updates about your dear mother, she is a beautiful person inside and out. God never does anything half way, He will finish what He has started. I believe Doreen will be better than she was before cause that is the God we serve, just rest in peace and know God is in full control. We are praying for you all and thanks again for keeping everyone informed of all that is going on. Love, The Neal Family
ReplyDeleteSending many hugs and tons of love to Doreen and the family...So Happy to hear everything went well! Love Jill :-) @>---
ReplyDeleteThank you God!!! God is awesome and powerful. He is worthy of all praise. I'm so happy to hear that everything went so well. I am praying for a quick recovery. Keep up the good work.
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Miranda (Smith) Reece
I am so happy to hear everything went well. I'll continue to keep all of you in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteLove to all of you,
Kathy
I am sooooooo glad to hear the GREAT news!!! Praise God FOREVER!!!! I can't wait until she gets to come home!!! I am already starting to plan the homecoming arrival!!!!!!!! I will get with you girls in a few days!!!!!!!!! Love you all and still praying for a great recovery!
ReplyDeleteDoreen and Family,
ReplyDeleteThank God that the progress up to now has been so promising! God is so great to us and so very capable! What a healing power he has!
I am praying for all of you and hoping that the days get better and better for all! Please stay strong and lean on each other - family is irreplacable! Love and cherish each other while you can:) God Bless, Darla (Cole) Bruce & Family