Lump in Jaw removal update

On tuesday Sjon had a lymph node in his jaw removed.  The good news is that the doctor removed 20 lymph glands and the only one that was positive for cancer was the one that they went in for in the first place. Very good news!  He has a drain tube in his jaw, has a pretty sore throat and it hurts to talk but he is doing well. 
Right now he is focusing on resting and healing over the next two weeks so they can do an MRI and talk about the rest of his treatments.  His body has been through alot the last 7 weeks, 6 surgeries, wow.  The rest is much needed and if you see him out running around send him home immediately!  Just kidding, what type of Sjon update would this be without a little ha ha in it 'wink'.
Sjon and Angie want to thank everyone for their love and support.  They feel truly blessed to have all of you in their lives. 
Have a safe Labor Day weekend and give out an extra hug or two!
XO

Spleen removed and update

Healing after Spleen removal

Yesterday Sjon had surgery to have his spleen removed.  We just talked to him and he is doing really well.  He said he is in a little pain and is tired but is doing great. 
Since he is a Lavery and he said he is magic, he has to gone above and beyond.  He actually grew an extra spleen!  Apparently when they went in to do the surgery the doctor said he had two.  So they removed the sick one and left the new little one in place.  This is something that is odd but happens so no worries when you are magic.
They took a look at his stomach and everything else looked good.
Yesterday he also had a biopsy on a lump that is on his jaw and the results came back positive so next week they will do 1 more surgery to remove it and then the surgeries should be done. 
Right now he has to stay off of his foot for about 2 more weeks, recover from this surgery and then he will be seeing the Dr. to get the go ahead to start treatments of Interferon. 
We were talking about how it seems like this has been going on forever but the truth is his first surgery was just 6 weeks ago.  Pretty amazing if you think about all they have done in just 6 weeks.  The doctors are hitting this very hard and Sjon's body is doing amazing though everything. 
As always thank you for your love and support!

Just an update from Angie

August 11, 2010

Sjon had his surgery yesterday for his skin graft on the bottom of his foot. It went good. Friday he has a CT scan for his spleen to see when that can be taken out. We also have moved in between all of this. Thank you again to everyone for all the love, prayers, and support. We love you all.

Angie

Save the dates

Sjon was diagnosed with melanoma cancer in June 2010. Many people who love Sjon and his family are coming together to help start fundraisers to help at this time. This blog is going to be a place to get information about events and updates.

We will be getting more specific information up soon but for now please take note and save the following dates:

August 28th Yard Sale-Bake Sale in Lehi
September 4th Carwash (location to be determined)
September 18th 5k, silent auction, lunch, Colton's band will be playing :)

Location for 5k
Dr. O. Roi Hardy Park
12400 S 1000 W
Riverton Utah

October 16th Dinner and concert
November and December we have several things in the works and will let you know as soon as we get things confirmed.

On August 28th we are planning a yard sale/bake sale and are in need of items to sell. If you have items you are willing to donate for the yard sale or for the bake sale please let us know. We would be happy to pick them up from you.

To donate items you can email armyforsjon@aol.com or call:

Shannon 801-854-3005 801-754-3481

Celeste 435-640-3719

Please save the date September 18th and join us for a 5k run, walk, crawl or cheer and more. This just so happens to be Sjon's birthday and should be a beautiful way to show our love to such a wonderful man and his family.

*Please share this with anyone that you think may want to help or participate.

**If you are wanting to volunteer, help or hold a fundraiser please let us know by emailing or calling.

***5k- We are looking for sponsors and there are many other ways you can help at this event if you would like to please let us know. 

Thanks ahead of time for all of your love and help!