Remember that you might get the best case scenario. I was diagnosed with Stage IV colo-rectal cancer in December 2005. Since that time I have had three surgeries- colon and liver tumor resection, ileostomy reversal, and subsequent liver resection, been hospitalized three times for small bowel obstructions, had chemo-embolization and Radio frequency ablation and been hospitalized four other times for various problems. I am currently on chemotherapy and am doing well. I have no idea how long my future will be but today I feel ok and am able to spend it with my family. I will fight to get as many good todays as I can.
Bowel obstructions were among the most painful complications that I have had. Hopefully your husband will respond well to the surgery and be given an unspecified number of good todays to spend with his family. All my best wishes are being sent your way.