Thank you for your texts and comments. Paula went into surgery at about 2:30 this afternoon. The doctor had been running late. Uriah, Pauline, and I were present when she met with the two nurses who would be helping with anesthesiology and surgery, (that’s Ellen and Chica) as well as her doctor, Indermaur. This portion of the team was very communicative, seems very competent and helpful, and the doctor answered all our questions.

My impression is that she has a solid team working towards her good health. Her blood pressure was a little high initially, but Ellen seemed pleased at its reduction when she next checked. I have no idea what the actual numbers were.

From the discussions, there is some debate about what kind of incisions will be made. Laproscopic, robotic or further opening her. The decision would depend on how badly the disease has spread. Dr. Indermaur said that she will both visibly assess the process, as well as send off a portion of the mass to the pathologist.

Paula asked about the timeline for chemo, and Dr. I said she would like her to properly heal before starting that. So, it sounded to me like, should chemo be necessary (which seems very likely), she and Paula agreed that it would start in about one month.

More as we know more.

Peacefully…