[Dixielandjazz] Fw: IGOR - GOOD NEWS!

[Robert S. Ringwald]

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----- Original Message -----
From: <IGORJAZZ@aol.com>
To: <IGORJAZZ@aol.com>
Cc: <mtucker@fiestanet.com>; <lilstinker63@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2002 6:04 PM
Subject: IGOR - GOOD NEWS!


> First, thanks to the many dear friends who were able to keep Johanna and
me
> company during our 12-hour wait, and to so very many others of you who had
us
> in your thoughts and prayers today.
>
> We arrived at the hospital at 5:30 AM, and surgery began at 7:30 AM.  All
day
> long, OR nurses and even the principal surgeon came to the waiting area to
> give us updates: all good.  "He's doing just great" and "We found exactly
> what we anticipated" and "His good general health really is bringing him
> through well" is what we heard.
>
> Surgery concluded about 4:30 PM, and he was moved to his room in the
> Intensive Care Unit.  Johanna and I were allowed to see him briefly.  He
was
> semi-conscious - certainly knew who we were, and nodded that he wanted us
to
> come back this evening.  (We're so lucky to live only 1.5 miles from the
> hospital.)
>
> He looks great for such an extensive procedure.  Obviously, as reported by
> many sources, the plastic surgeon is an artist.  That's the exterior.
> Inside, the oncological surgeon reported that the tumor was no larger than
> anticipated, and that the initial report from the Pathology Lab showed no
> cancer in the lymph nodes (he removed all on the left side of the neck)
nor
> beyond the border of the tumor.
>
> We will not have the final Pathology report until next Tuesday, and we
don't
> know at this time whether Radiation is necessary or not.  (If necessary or
> even only optional, Igor already has said he wants to go through it.)
>
> On the lighter side - the OR had one "Igor" CD which they played and all
> appreciated hearing.  :>)
>
> Johanna and I are going to get a bit of rest (I had only 30 minutes of
good
> sleep last night), then go back to the hospital.
>
> I will continue to keep you informed.  At this point, we won't anticipate
> visitors to the hospital until next week.  Cards should be sent to our
home
> address, and I'll deliver them daily:
>           2610 South Bala Drive
>           Tempe AZ 85282-2913
>
> I've printed every e-mail Igor's received, and have made a book for him.
I
> know he'll enjoy reading it again when he's awake.
>
> Barbara
>