S-Day

October 4, 2004

Erin came through her surgery this afternoon just fine. It started about an hour later than scheduled (about a quarter until 2:00) and lasted just over four hours. She came out of anesthesia very quickly and was alert and fairly happy by the time we got into recovery. The surgeon told us that the best tumor pathologist in the city came and picked up the tumor himself to get started figuring out what Erin's mass was. I still don't think we'll know anything for a week or two, or more.

We made it to the room by a little after 8:00. Erin felt well enough to sit up and watch a bit of television and listen to some reading (Roald Dahl's The Witches). Her stomach got upset a little while ago (after effects of anesthesia, I hope).

Walter brought all of our stuff to the room, and now it looks pretty familiar. It's getting late, so I will sign off now. Thanks for all of your thanks and prayers today. So far it is working.