I want to thank my son Tim for his updates during the surgery. My surgery was very successful but I had issues after. Tim told you I had some issues but he ...Read more
I want to thank my son Tim for his updates during the surgery. My surgery was very successful but I had issues after. Tim told you I had some issues but he didn\'t tell you about the worst one. I had an alergic reaction to the heparin after the surgery and it knocked my platlets down so low I was delerious for several days. In fact I remember nothing for about 9 days. It took a long time for them to build back up. I ended up being in the hospital for 30 days. I became very depressed during that time. I am doing really good now and can finally talk about it. I just Praise God that he pulled me through all of it. I finally was able to start re-hab 3 weeks ago and am doing well there.
Tomorrow will be 3 months since the surgery and I am finally really on the road back to a normal life. Again, I am sorry I didn\'t write sooner.
Joan
Mom is improving with each day. There was in issue with her kidney function but that is also getting better. She\'s still very exausted but this too will improve ...Read more
Mom is improving with each day. There was in issue with her kidney function but that is also getting better. She\'s still very exausted but this too will improve with time. I think she\'ll be able to start writing here in the Journal in a couple days. We\'ll keep you posted. Tim
Mom opened her eyes last evening right after I left, is breathing on her own and we expect the tube to be removed this afternoon. She wants it out too! Dad ...Read more
Mom opened her eyes last evening right after I left, is breathing on her own and we expect the tube to be removed this afternoon. She wants it out too! Dad stayed the whole night taking cat naps in the lounge. The nurse said she is doing excellent!!! More updates to follow...
After a very long day today, all went well with the surgery. Mom was finally taken into surgery around 10am and they were finished around 4pm. We eventually ...Read more
After a very long day today, all went well with the surgery. Mom was finally taken into surgery around 10am and they were finished around 4pm. We eventually got to go in to see her around 6:30. She\'s still sleeping and I expect they\'ll take her off the ventilator as she wakes up. Dad is staying all nite with her (sleeping in the waiting room). I\'m heading back to the hospital first thing tomorrow so I\'ll post another updat tomorrow. Good nite all........ Tim
My surgery is scheduled for 7am. Thanks to all who wrote today and answered my last post.
I am very anxious but it helps to know all of you are behind me. ...Read more
My surgery is scheduled for 7am. Thanks to all who wrote today and answered my last post.
I am very anxious but it helps to know all of you are behind me.
There are prayers being said in all corners of this country by friends, family and all of you and that is a real blessing.
Joan
Well, in 24hrs the surgery will be in progress. Still petrified but it has to be done.
If there is anyone out there that is 70 or over and quite over weight ...Read more
Well, in 24hrs the surgery will be in progress. Still petrified but it has to be done.
If there is anyone out there that is 70 or over and quite over weight that has had avr. Most I\'ve heard from are younger.
Would love to hear from some of you who can relate in those 2 areas.
Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers.
Be back on site when I\'m able.
Joan
Well, a few days left until Thursday. I am still very afraid of this surgery. I can\'t seem to relax at all.
I know in my head this is necessary but I can\'t ...Read more
Well, a few days left until Thursday. I am still very afraid of this surgery. I can\'t seem to relax at all.
I know in my head this is necessary but I can\'t seem to settle myself to that fact.
I always thought my faith was really strong but can\'t seem to \"Let go and Let God.\"
Thanks to all for listening.
Joan
Thanks to all who wrote in my guestbook. Really helps to hear from like people.
Today was not a great day. I seem to be getting a headcold or sinus problem. ...Read more
Thanks to all who wrote in my guestbook. Really helps to hear from like people.
Today was not a great day. I seem to be getting a headcold or sinus problem. Will call the Dr. in the morning. Don\'t want anything to postpone \"my day.\"
Joan
I will be admitted to Geisinger MC in Danville, Pa on Jan. 6 for my surgery. My Dr.is Edward Woods. Sure glad to have found this sight to share with others ...Read more
I will be admitted to Geisinger MC in Danville, Pa on Jan. 6 for my surgery. My Dr.is Edward Woods. Sure glad to have found this sight to share with others who know what I\'m facing.
Joan