Gina Angela Mason

Gina Angela Mason
My Soulmate

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Leg Surgery Day

Surgery at University of Chicago Medical Center (Mitchell Bldg) @ 6AM

  • DR Peabody and DR Angeline performed Bone Biopsy @ 0800 HRS
  • Unfortunately, Carcinoma (cancer cells) were present in right femur 8(
  • Gina then had a steel rod surgically placed into middle of right femur bone - four incisions on leg and then stapled closed
  • Gina gets to go to Recovery room around 1530 HRS
  • Family met with DR Peabody after surgery and he said operation went well - Gina has very STRONG bones w/ no fractures and very solid. DR Peabody scraped some Carcinoma from bone area and said Radiation/Chemotherapy would be administered for remaining cells
  • Stayed over night and Gina went home next night after some Physical Therapy with her crutches (Of course she lived up to her image and was tough-as-nails)
  • Next Follow-Up visit on October 1st w/ DR Peabody

The staff were Excellent (once again) and very professional and efficient! Thanks to all staff for your hard work and dedication! 8)

27 comments:

Jennifer said...

Our thoughts & Prayers are with you! Love you tons,
Ron, Jennifer, Jordan,
Kody, Tyler & Kory

stacey said...

Gina,
Stay strong. You,Bob and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers.

Marty, Stacey & Nick Taron
Kenny, Donna & Michelle Pelletier

Brenda said...

Hey Sweetie,
You know..this is just a bump in the road..in the overall picture of things. You amaze me with the strength of spirit you have inside of you. I know one day you and I will be having a wonderful time watching our great grandchildren play softball...now isn't that a great picture!! :) You need anything...call one of us and we will be there faster than you can blink..anytime..day or night. You guys are in our prayers...all of you !!! Sending lots of love and hugggsssss your way!

Ron, Brenda, Ashley, Alex, Katelyn and Neal.

Tatia said...

Gina,
Feep yor spirits up. Each time the doctors remove the cancer cells ia a step closer to your final goal of being healed. Keep your spirit strong. If you need anything just call. Love to your family from our family.

Tatia

Rhonda said...

Gina, Praying for you and your family this morning, wishing you a good day. Remember one day at a time...:)Rhonda P.S. Anthony says hello to Riley

Maureen said...

I am sending a big hug and kiss//
Everything is going to be great and will continue to seem brighter one day at a time//I know that God and the angels are hearing us and will not let us down//You are all always in our hearts and prayers every second of every day//Call if you need anyghing//
Love ya!
Bill,Maureen,Brittany and Brett

Deanna and Eddie said...

Gina,
Be strong and continue to BELIEVE. You have an enormous amount of prayers going your way:) Take it one day at a time, and you will beat this!!! Love ya!!
Deanna

tammy said...

james and i are thinking of you and the family, wish it was bettter news, but your family is strong,if you need anything please call.

tammy spivey

Mary Peeken said...

Gina, Donna called me today with news of the current events. Keep your chin up. We will keep you in our prayers.

When my little Kate was at Children's Memorial Hospital earlier this year and things looked so dire, a client of mine sent me a card and quoted a scripture that said, "Walk by faith, not by sight" and we clung to that and you should do.

I believe in the power of prayer and many of us are praying for you and your family.

All my love,

Mary (Allen) Peeken and Family

Tammi said...

One step closer to beating this. Stay strong Gina, if anybody can do it,I know you can. You have a great family and friends that are praying for you everyday! Keep your faith, God will get you thru this. I love you girl.

Your favorite cousin
Tammi

Retta said...

Hey Gina,
I owe you 2 (((Hugs)))
Here they are(((HUG))) (((HUG)))for some reason my computer was acting up and I could check on you but not leave a message. So I was 2 days behind on your daily hugs.Hope your day is a good one!
I'll be thinking of you as I go about my day, sending up prayers and good thoughts along the way. Gina if you need anything please call, You know me,I'm that lazy "stay at home mom" With plenty of time to share. If you feel like talking,give me a call.
Love you Sweetie, Retta

Berg Family said...

Hey Gina(or should I say the funny lady)!!!

Just want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers daily! If you ever need anything please dont hesitate to ask, I am always here, even if its just to talk... I'm a great listner.. 939-0312. We will continue to pray for you and your family.

Keeping you in our thoughts,
Michelle Berg & Family

Susan Draine said...

Hi Gina, Bob, & Kids,

You are continually in our prayers and we love you with all our hearts!

Chuck & Susan Draine

Retta said...

Good Morning Gina & Family,
Time for your daily (((HUG))).
Hope you are feeoing well today.
Just checking in on you.Have a really good day today & enjoy the sunshine. A gift from above...just like YOU!!!
Love you Sweetie, Retta

angelize said...

Gina, just wanted to say KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! And I'll keep thanking God for your healing. You deserve to be healthy and happy and that's what I ask for in God's name I Pray AMEN

PS your getting better everyday in everyway. I Know this for sure!
your Sister

Maureen said...

Hugs and kisses as always//just wanted to let you know we are thinking about all of you//I know that all of our prayers will be answered and you will beat this//Talk to you soon//
Love ya!
Bill,Maureen,Brittany and Brett

Michelle said...

Hey Gina, ( or should I say the funny lady),

I just want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers daily, and will continue to be throughout your journey. Please know that I am always here if you ever need anything, even if its just to talk( I'm a good listner)

Keeping you and yours in our prayers,
Michelle Berg & Family

Retta said...

Hey Gina,
Hope you are getting a chance to enjoy this beautiful weather.THe sunshine makes me think of you and your smile! sending you, your daily (((HUG))). I love you sweetie, Retta

Deanna and Eddie said...

Hey Gina!!
Did Bailey Mae give you your picture?? I hope you are feeling better, as always if you need anything don't hesitate to call!!
Love ya
Deanna

tammy said...

HEY GIRL,

ITS JUST US THE SPIVEYS HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL, REMEMBER WE ARE ALWAYS THINKING OF YOU, AND IF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE CALL.REMEMBER YOU ARE STRONG AND CAN HANDLE ANYTHING, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

TAMMY

Corey said...

Hey,
I just heard about all this I am so sorry. I no everything will be fine you and Bob are strong people. I will keep you in my prayers. Keep your head up.
Corey Norton

Retta said...

Hey Gina,
I know I've already been here today but the COOLEST thing just happened and I had to tell you!
I asked a very good friend of mine to put one of the benefit flyers up where she works. When she went in today & there was ALREADY a flyer for it on the board PLUS (HER WORDS)"a beautiful picture of her family" How awesome is that? She works at CSI Bering. This kind of thing has happened to me several times.
I called a friend to put you on her church prayer chain... you were already there.
I called my sister-in-law to see if Schrefflers(she works there)would like to donate to the benefit...another friend of yours works there.already done.
I was going to call a friend at Walgreens, He has already been contacted.
I swear it's like that Kevin Bacon game only 6 degrees to Gina instead!!!LOL Thought you might like to know... LITERALLY almost everyone knows of you & your familys' courage and are behind you all 100%! Sending you an extra daily & joyful (((HUG))), Love you sweetie, Retta

Deanna and Eddie said...

hi All
to whoever is putting on the fundraiser, if you need any help please let me know. We will definately be there and I am available to do anything you need. just call me 815-549-2827.
Gina, I hope you are feeling better. Call if you need anything!
Love ya
deanna

Retta said...

Hey Gina,
Since I took up so much space the day before I didn't write yesterday.LOL, It happened again. Last night My niece from Limestone was over I was showing her mom your flyer and Katie said I know about that lady...she's friends with a boy named Lynch?? anyway his mom knows you. I think that's closer then 6 degrees.LOL! More people sending good thoughts and prayers your way!!! I owe you 2 daily (((HUG HUGS))) and here they are. Love you Sweetie, Retta

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Unknown said...

Hi Gina, we just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, and please let Bailey know that Amber misses her and wants her to know that she is only a phone call away if she wants to catch up on 6th grade life. Stay strong and keep fighting and know that your family is cherished by many. Soon you will be back at work writing out those gift certificates for us!! If we can help or lend and ear let us know.936-1997 Bob & Melissa Villarreal

Unknown said...

Gina,
I just found out about all this and I am praying for you and for your family! Keep your spirits up and stay as strong as you are! Have a great day and know we are thinking about you! I will see you at your benefit in October!

Love,
Christina, Andy & Cayla Bradley