Rumor, Humor and the Tumor

Okay, all of the speculation is gone. No more "what if's" or "when will we know?" We have the plan now.

Denny has to be at Barnes Jewish hospital at 6am on the morning of May 13th. The doctors are still saying that the surgery will take between 8 and 12 hours. Many of you have expressed a desire to be there before he goes into pre-op. Everyone is welcome but realize it is not necessary. Denny and I appreciate this but we do not expect it.

If you plan to be there, park in the south garage (first exit to the right on Kingshighway). Go to the Surgery Registration area (not Admitting/Billing). The Surgery Registration area is down the first hall, exiting right, off of the walking bridge from the south garage. If you pass elevators on the right, you have gone too far. Surgery Registration will be on the left side of the hallway. It looks like a big waiting room. (because it is a big waiting room!)

Denny will be able to talk to you there. Then, Denny and I will leave for the pre-op which I believe is on the 2nd floor. Once Denny's surgery has begun, we, the visitors, will have to go to the neurosurgery waiting room. I think it is on the 10th floor. If you come in later in the day, just ask at the information desk or the surgery registration desk.

No visitors will be allowed after the surgery or while he is in intensive care. After that, we let everyone know via this blog when he is up to visitors. Due to the high risk of infection, we have to take every precaution. They are operating in an area previously radiated. This complicates Denny's ability to heal. If you have any type of cold, fever, etc., we ask that you wait until it passes before visiting. We thank you for your understanding!

I'm asking everyone to stay positive and keep the prayers coming. I believe that you have to "see" a successful goal in order to attain it. I see many challenges ahead but I also "see" Denny's success. It reminds me of a quote that I love:

"There are two kinds of people in this world: those who finish what they start, and"

We are going to finish what we start and...claim victory! I "see" it! How about you?

Love to all,
Deb

"We will accept no defeat!" - Team Woodruff 2010