Could use your thoughts and prayers

[Ranger Bill]

Do not threaten the doctor's life before the operation. That will only make him nervous. Use positive reinforecemt. Seriously Ron, stay strong and provide the morale support everyone needs.

[Everett Ruess]

Prayers out

[Jenny Lynn]

Prayers out

X 2 Jenny

[Ranger Ron]

The testing started at Mayo's at 6:30 this morning. The surgery is scheduled for Monday AM. So far we are surviving the two little guys but just getting started.
More later and thanks so much for the thoughts and prayers!

[Looon]

The testing started at Mayo's at 6:30 this morning. The surgery is scheduled for Monday AM. So far we are surviving the two little guys but just getting started.
More later and thanks so much for the thoughts and prayers!

Tell him I said that I hope they give him some drugs good enough, that maybe he can grow some fucking hair.

[Ranger Ron]

The testing started at Mayo's at 6:30 this morning. The surgery is scheduled for Monday AM. So far we are surviving the two little guys but just getting started.
More later and thanks so much for the thoughts and prayers!

Tell him I said that I hope they give him some drugs good enough, that maybe he can grow some fucking hair.

I will tell him!! Actually, he has grown it to about a 1/16th of a inch.

[289sotherhalf]

Prayers out, Ranger Ron!

[Ranger Ron]

Just for the fun of it, (so to speak) I am posting a message received from our daughter last night.

Quote: "It's Friday night, and we now have a face associated with all 4 members of Tim's surgical team, after meeting the Urology and Vascular surgeons earlier this afternoon. During both consultations, we heard more of the same information and answered many of the same questions we were asked on Thursday. It seems that all 4 surgeons are concerned with the proximity of the tumor to vital veins, nerves and organs but are confident they can remove all or a major portion of it without long-term affects to any of these.

So the current plan is to call in Sunday night and at that time we will know the exact time we need to be at Saint Mary's Hospital for surgery. We have been told that best case scenario would be 4 - 6 hour surgery, but I'm banking on around a minimum of 8 hours in the operating room. I will be getting updates every 2 hours on the progress and am thankful for the level of care and concern we have experienced throughout our stay here at Mayo." End Quote

Being the "Ranger Dad", I had a little chat with GRITS today and have been assured of a successful outcome. However, just in case GRITS gets tied up on Monday with something more important, please keep those thoughts and prayers coming!!!!

(Three days and both us and the boys are still alive.)

[75rangermom]

Prayers for you and your family Ranger.

[Ranger Ron]

It is out and all seemed to go well. Tim did bleed a lot. Took the four surgeons about an hour and a half to stop it after removing ALL of the tumor. Here is Jodi's post she did at the time.

Recovering in ICU
Tim is out of surgery, has been to x-ray to make sure nothing was left behind :), and is on his way to ICU for the night. He will have a breathing tube in until at least tomorrow morning, and while that is in tact he will remain sedated. His uncle said he's never fully coherent anyway :)

I am looking forward to seeing him after they've got him settled in his room and will post again with more details after I've spent a few minutes with him. END QUOTE

Looks like we are on the road to recovery and hope everything functions properly.

I will try to report to you all again in a day or so, BUT NOW I WANT TO THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS!!!!! It meant a lot to know we had all your support.

[Looon]

Damn good news, Ron.

[PocketKings]

Good stuff.

[289sotherhalf]

Glad to hear the good news, Ranger Ron!