Off topic: Wife's surgery

[PastorDan]

Greetings from ICU.  Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery this morning all went well, but the surgeon didn't particularly like the looks of her liver, so they took a sample to do a biopsy, and sent her here to ICU as a precaution in case the liver should begin to bleed as a result.  She's still sawing logs.  If things go well, she should still be discharged tomorrow as planned, which will make Bandit very happy.

Oh, and I must've dropped my cell phone as I got out of the car over by the MS Center across campus.  On the fifth try, someone answered, and said that's where her daughter found it.  They're now dozens of miles away, but will be back in the morning, and will drop the phone off at the registration desk there so I can pick it up.

[jed9999]

Blessings and healing to you and Loretta! You both certainly have the support of this community! I believe you will find some comfort (and reduction of optic nerve swelling) if you apply ice to each eye individually while you do your research or resting. It seems such a simple cure, yet it works! Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. Jane in Indiana

[LLWB]

I hope you and your lovely wife had a good nights rest. Hopefully your eye pain is better, and the stress of having to visit in the hospital, and worry about surgery and the new findings can be relieved now.  Have a good weekend And remember the promise that If you ask in His name, you will be healed.

Blessings
Maggie
OSL

[Eyesnlegs]

I haven't written yet but have been watching this post and thinking of you. There is so much going on that you must be mentally and physically exhausted.

Take care of yourself so that you can be strong for each other. My thoughts are with you both. Give her lots of love and hugs from everyone here.

Pat

[Guitar_grrrl]

Thinking good thoughts for you and yours.

Guitar_grrrl

[PastorDan]

please don't feel badly about not responding; I know I can't come close to responding to those posts and/or persons to which/whom I'd like to respond.

We've been home a few hours; I've been back to town for the pharmacy, and all are ready to sleep like logs.

Eye pain has really slammed me this evening, so i'm leaving you to your own devices for the night.  Be good! ;D

[saveone]

I haven't been online much and I am sorry I have not responded to your post before now.  I glad she came through everything okay.  You and yours remain in my prayers.  terry

[PastorDan]

Well, it turned out to be wishful thinking on her part, but maybe this afternoon or evening.  We'll see how she does with certain functions as the day continues.

Peace.

[Janette2836]

That is wonderful news!  Bandit will make a great "welcome home" gift!!!  Puppies have a way of brightening our days.  Take forget to take care of yourself during this time also.  Thanks for the update.

Janette

[PastorDan]

Loretta called about 15 minutes ago; she's being discharged today, so Bandit will just wait here while I go get her.  It's raining here now, and he wouldn't have near as much fun at the groomer's.

Blessings all 'round.

[PastorDan]

Yes, Laura, I'm turning in now.  So is Bandit.  Good night.

[Lulu54]

PD- aren't you tired yet?  get some rest because you are going to be needed even more in the coming days.  Thanks for the update -  I was looking for some more news. - L

[PastorDan]

Many, many thanks to all.  May our great and wonderful God extravagantly bless each of you, and each of those whom you hold dear.

[opie74]

PD,
Sorry that it has taken me so long to weigh in.  I have mpt had much time lately.  It is a good thing that they discovered the liver when they did.  It is also a good thing that yall did not procrastinate any longer with the surgery.  It goes to prove that gasteric surgery is not elective only.

You all are in my prayers.  I hope that you will be able to return to normal by Easter.

Blessings to you both,
Ann

[Trace420]

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your wife, PastorDan.

[hbananas]

Since your wife's a Type 2 diabetic, let me share with you what happened to my best friends' hubby.  After his gastric bypass, he immediately was no longer diabetic.  No medicines, nothin!  And this was even before the weight started falling off.

So, let's hope and pray that the surgery cures the diabetes, which reverses the fatty liver disease, which halts the cirrhosis, and the remaining healty parts of her liver do a good job keeping up with things.

I'm glad she's in a regular room, you have had productive visits at the MS center, and Bandit is happy.

[PastorDan]

Thank you.

Bandit's actually having the time of his life.  He's staying with his groomer, whom he loves, and she is letting him run in her securely fenced back yard along with a half dozen of her Whippets, her Shih Tzu (Bandit's half Shih Tzu), and a very friendly young Doberman.  The weather's been beautiful here for two days+, so he's spent nearly the whole time outdoors.

[Fluffysmom]

Well, good news/bad news, eh?  I think it's great that your wife is donating tissue for studies, that she's recovering well, and that this surgery to improve her health uncovered another health issue that may not have been discovered for a while.  Hopefully her doctors will be able to treat the cirrhosis and keep it from getting worse.  I don't know a lot about it.

I did have a neighbor with liver problems, and she said that astralgus root can help; you can ask a doctor, or research it yourself, and then ask a doctor if its safe.

As for her knees, the weight loss will help a whole lot with her recovery from knee replacements; I know from my own knees that each extra pound puts four extra pound of pressure on your knees; ouch!

I'm glad you had a good visit with the MS Center's Nurse Practitioner.

I hope Bandit's not pining away too much...

Adding my prayers to all the rest, and sending a cyber hug your way.

Kathy

[deborah0904]

I'm sorry for this finding but will pray that God gives the Dr.'s the wisdom to treat her.  My prayers continue for you both.

[michelleric]

I am sorry the test shows she has cirrhosis of the liver. I will keep you in my thoughts and am glad she is moving to a "regular" hospital room. I will continue to keep her in my thoughts and prayers,
Michelle

[Lulu54]

that's good news - both that she is moving from ICU and that they are keeping her one more day at least.  I know visiting in the hospital can be a drag, but she is in agreat place for now.

later,
L

[PastorDan]

We're still in ICU today, but I got the cell phone back, at least!

Liver biopsy confirmed cirrhosis, evidently due to the years of excess fat, sugar, blood pressure, and medicines.  i haven't researched the implications yet, but will.

They're waiting for her surgeon to get a break from surgery (duh?) so he can visit again and decide if she should move to a regular room today.  She will stay another night; that much we've been told.

Oh, update just came: Yes, she's going to a regular room, on the 10th floor of one of the other buildings.  Hopefully a beter view from up there.

Peace.

[rudyhorse]

Our thoughts and prayers will continue for your family.  Keep us posted, you know how we can get if you try to leave or don't keep us updated. LOL :)  I have auto-immune liver disease, so maybe I can be a listening ear or understand something medical hahaha if it is about the liver.  Best wishes
Tracy

[michelleric]

So glad your wife's surgery is over, and I pray her recovery goes well. I am almost 3 years post-op Lap RNY, and am doing well in the weight category. Let us know how she is doing...
Michelle

[PastorDan]

I will add this: I felt the long exam/consult/conversation that I had with the MS Center's Nurse Practitioner was very helpful.