A new part of the body to explore. Lungs are fascinating.

Three years ago, one of Lin’s CT scans that ventured up to her chest area revealed an anomaly (hate that word) in her lower right lobe of her lung. Whatever they saw brought us to thoracic surgeons in Kelowna who promised to follow this anomaly and keep us posted on its progress. Nothing much occurred for a couple of years and then there was growth. And that is why we’ll be in Kelowna bright and early on Thursday morning to deal with this. Unlike Lin’s previous surgeries, it’s not one of those…open her up and see what’s in there. Instead, this is a laparoscopic surgery, meaning a camera (!) will be inserted into her body to help guide the surgeons to what must be excised. Of course, we’ve read everything available on this kind of surgery, but that doesn’t mean we completely understand or can answer questions about what’s going to occur. Please be patient as we negotiate this new anomaly in Lin’s body. I will be updating here as we go through this blog.

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  1. Lynne & CathOctober 22, 2023 at 8:14 PM

    Keeping you in our thoughts as you battle this new villain. There is no doubt you will vanquish this foe like the others. Let us know if you need anything!! Hugs and more hugs!!

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  2. PattiOctober 22, 2023 at 8:32 PM

    Thanks again for this Lorraine. I keep you both in my thoughts, and appreciate your keeping me in the loop. Love and hugs to you both!

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  3. AnonymousOctober 22, 2023 at 8:38 PM

    Thinking of you both and appreciate the updates Lorraine. Brodie passes along a hello and her well wishes too.

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  4. JudiOctober 22, 2023 at 9:01 PM

    You got this L2!!!! I'll be sending a ton of positive thoughts your way on Thursday!!!

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  5. Elaine and AlOctober 23, 2023 at 7:56 AM

    Lorraine: The update was much appreciated and we send our best wishes for a speedy recovery to Linda. You'll both be in our thoughts Thursday. If we can assist you in any way, don't hesitate to call.

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  6. AnonymousOctober 23, 2023 at 9:04 AM

    Thanks for this information Lorraine. Will be thinking about you both this week, sending love and positive energy/thoughts ❤️❤️P

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  7. Kim NOctober 23, 2023 at 7:55 PM

    All kinds of love and positive thoughts headed through the Rogers Pass towards you both. The healing begins on Friday!!😘

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