Peter went into surgery this morning at 7:30 AM. His abdomen was re-opened to extract the remaining tumor. Everyone was feeling nervous, but optimistic in the surgery waiting room for the 3 or 4-hour wait. The surgeon emerged and summoned Ty and Erika away for the debriefing. About five minutes later they came back with a “thumbs up” sign and smiles.
The surgery went well and the surgeon felt that they were able to remove all of the clementine-sized mass. Removing the tumor had some risks, such as the need to shave away some kidney or remove a kidney altogether, but there was no kidney damage. I suppose it couldn’t have gone better. The tumor had scared in on itself, so the exterior consisted of tough white scar tissue. It will now undergo a biopsy that will determine the state of its cancer and possibly shed more light on how he’s responded to things overall.
Everyone’s breathing a big sigh of relief and even celebrating a little with this major milestone. Peter is awake and recovering as of 12:30 today. He will need to stay in the hospital for another 5-7 days before heading home for more recovery before round 6 of chemo. Hopes have never been higher.
Dear Ty, Erika and all,
Great news. We have been praying all morning. Another milestone passed…
Peter,
Hope your toes didn’t get too cold in your new shoes last night!
Freemans
Ty, Erika, Peter & families…………….
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!! Great news! Lots and lots of prayers were anwered this morning…….. I am celebrating for all of you right here at my desk!! So happy to hear that things went well. Awesome job today Peter, you take care now and get better soon!!
Big hugs to all,
Lisa
That is just fabulous news. The tumor ought to be scared-you are one tough kid! Keep up the amazing work Peter John! Feel better and get home to play in the snow.
Peter Robert and KT, his mom, Viv the sister and Adam
GO PETE!!!!!! Have a speedy recovery from your surgery – let us know when your home. I understand you still have some of our favorite ice creams left. We’ll have to come eat some.
Rest – eat and get strong!!!!!!!
Love Jake Johnson and joni
Peter and family, I was so pleased to read the results of the surgery today. I check often to see how you all are doing. Feel better soon and get very rested for you next chemo. I will keep checking on your progress and my prayers are with all of you. Cheryl Bailey
Erika & Ty & Peter,
Excellent news — We pray for continued healing and strength for you Pete. ( you are one tough kiddo!) I am sure you will be playing with your sisters in no time!
Randa & Brian Haug
Ty, Erika & Peter
What a great start to 2007! We have been checking email and praying all day–so thank you Matt for keeping us all posted–we so appreciate it. Pete-man, we enjoyed seeing you at the Schwans’ cup games. You are so handsome Pete–looking mighty fine and macho!! We liked watching you with your sisters and buddies,running around and waiting for your dad to come to the bench and giving him high 5–You are an awesome young man and we look forward to seeing you at the rink!!!
Love to you all!
The Petersons
What great news, the power of prayer is obvious isnt it? Peter, you rest and get real strong for your next round of chemo and keep fighting those bad guys !!!
Thanks Matt for the quick update, we all appreciate it so much. Hopefully all the test results come back as favorable.
Love and prayers,
Uncle Chuck and Aunt Rose
Pete, It was great to see you last night. I thought you looked cool in your Warrior jersey. Great news today. You need to work on healing from your surgery and get back to the tough guy I boxed with at the Schwans cup. I can’t wait to see you next week at the hockey games.
Dean Smith and Family
Hello Peter and Family!
We are SO happy to hear that things went so well today!
Keep up the great fight!
Sheila, TJ, Josh and Madison Ask
We can only hope this is the beginning of great news for the remainder of the “path thing” battle. Even though the season is over for the Vikings as well as the Vikings … just in case it helps here are a few more:
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Way to go Pete-Man!
Keep up the good work! Way to get the new year started off on a good foot!
Joe & Sarah
That is the greatest news I will probably hear all year and we are only 3 days into it! I will be waiting for you to top that once all your treatments are complete!
Matt, Darcy, Charlie & Willie Franklin
Way to go Pete-man! We’re all so glad that your morning went so well! ( a lot better than your “driving” last night at the rink!!!) I hope your belly isn’t too sore…..but I’m sure all you have to do is bat your big eyes at the nurses and they give you whatever you want! Take care, buddy, and know that we are all so proud of you! Love and prayers, Maggie
Peter you rock.
PETER EIGNER…..YES
PETER EIGNER ….YES
PETER EIGNER…YES
HEY OOOoooooooooo!
Congratulations on such great news.
The Musielewicz’s
Way to go Pete!!!!!!!!!!!
We are soooooo happy. Keep it up Pete, beat those path things.
Peter~
There is “cry in my eyes”….
2007 has been nothing but incredible for you so far. Just think, it’s only January 4th — and already you have received more good news than most people receive in an entire year! We are soooo proud of you, big boy! This path thing simply doesn’t stand a chance – I can guarantee that it couldn’t have found a tougher opponent than you. I bet Mr. Weakling (a.k.a. “the path thing) wishes he hadn’t messed with Peter Eigner! Keep up your courageous fight…. we continue to send up millions of daily prayers to the good man above. If all goes as planned…. maybe, just maybe, you and your sisters can join us again for daycare this summer!!!! Wouldn’t that be AWESOME! 🙂
Love you till the day after forever~
Jenni & family
Ty, Erika, Peter and family – what GREAT news! Our entire family is so happy for you all, as many prayers are being answered with each step along the way. Keep fighting Peter, you’re kicking some butt! 🙂
Cary, Lori, Luke, Brooke and Erica Swanson
YAY!!!!! great to hear the good news! what a nice way to start the new year!
amy
Great News, Pete….We are all so proud of You!!! The Z’s
Congrats Peter! We knew you would keep ahead of this. You’re a tough little guy, and we continue to keep you in our thoughts a prayers!
Happy New Year!!!
Andy & Kristi
Ereigners,
KC supporters are thilled at the outcome of surg. Prayers continue for you and your family and the battle you are waging against the bad guy.
Molly Majors
WHAT WONDERFUL NEWS!!!!
WE ARE SO HAPPY FOR YOU ALL AND………. WAY TO GO PETER!!!!
WHAT A WONDERFUL WAY TO START OUT THIS NEW YEAR.
OUR LOVE TO YOU ALL,
Uncle Ed and Aunt roz
WOO HOO way to go Peter!!! Happy New Year Eigners! What great news to start up the new year with!!!
Great news. We hope you have a speedy recovery Pete. We pray every day for you and we want you to get rid of your sickness buddy! Keep up the good work.
Rick, Jackie, Ashley, Emily and Levi Kaldahl
Wonderful, wonderful news for the Eigner and Hanson families! We are so happy for all of you. Another milestone passed and it went well! Knowing Peter, he will heal quickly. The optimism and strength of youth can’t be equaled. He is one tough little kid! We will be praying for a speedy recovery. With love, Terry and Bette
Great news! We hope the great news provides a light at the end of the tunnel for you guys. We are still praying for your family!
Such good news…thanks for the updates, we continue to think about your family and pray for strength and encouragement for all of you.
Woo-Hoo! What great news to start the year off! I am so happy and relieved for the whole Eigner family! Good luck heading into round 6! I’m still praying for you, Peter 🙂 You guys deserve nothing but the best!
God is good !
What a wonderful bright day . Prayers and hope are comming your way. My family and I will continue to pray for you . My boy Joshua prayes for you every time he even remindes us at meal time.
Keep your skick on the ice and I will see you there.
Your friend ,
Karen
Feel so good about how everything is turning out. Your family is always on my mind. What wonderful support you have from so many different places. I know things will just keep going well.
WaaaHooooo! What a GREAT way to kick off the New Year!
Just checking in on all your progress. Keep fighting Pete and family!!!! Our prayers continue to be with you!!!!!!!!
God Bless all of you!!!
The House Family
Praise God!
The power of prayer is great! Blessings to all of you in this new year. We will continue to pray for the best for Peter, and may the entire family be gifted with strong spirits to help Peter along.
Love Bob & Jeanne Boche