Dad got a new colon on Thursday (or at least part of one). There was a cancerous tumor about the size of a quarter on his colon that was removed, along with the surrounding lymph nodes.
The surgeon then took part of his large intestine and moved it to the area of his colon that was removed. So I guess he's got a new colon and shorter intestines.
He's been pretty groggy from the drugs and until today was in a lot of pain. (Was at an 8, now at a 1.) He's still a bit groggy and drifts in and out of sleep as you're talking to him, but he seems much more himself.
Lynda will have to tell you about the not-lollipop.
More updates to come.
