Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Report About My Mom

The morning was hectic with one last brain scan before Mom could be taken to surgery and then, due to a cancellation of another patient, the surgery was sooner than we had been told. It was a rush, rush, rush morning. We met the anesthesiologist and he told us because of the length of the surgery and mom's age, she could very likely be on a ventilator and taken to ICU following the operation. Of course, mom was scared but this news further enhanced her fright. The surgeon told us this was going to be a difficult operation but he would take good care of her. After the nerve wracking wait, the doctor came and told us she had maintained her vital signs throughout the operation and he felt the procedure and gone well even though the "ball" looked like it had exploded. They put a steel rod in her arm and a steel ball in the shoulder. After an hour and half in recovery, she was returned to her room but was very combative due to effects of the medication. She wanted to "go to the living room" and kept pulling at everything. We had a few hours of battling as we tried to keep her from pulling out the i.v., tearing off the bandages, yanking the oxygen tube, etc. Finally, the effects began to subside and the pain set in. They gave her Morphine then Vicodin, then more Morphine. She finally began to settle down and my sister and I decided we would go home. Our nanny has been staying the nights with mom and she called a half hour after we left and said mom was snoring. It was a rough day but the prayers of you and many others gave us the strength to get through this day. Healing is in God's hands and I feel confident we are on the road to recovery.
Once again, thanks for your comments, prayers, love and support.

14 comments:

  1. sister A, I am glad that the surgery is over, We are praying for you and your family as well as your mom, it is going to be a long journey as you had said, and it is only the beginning, I am glad that your "nanny" is there to help and that your mom seemed to be sleeping well, I love you all, wish i could do more, Cher

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  2. Thank you so much for keeping us informed. We continue to pray for a complete healing, and that Sis. Wilson is up and away in no time.

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  3. Oh, Sis. Jana, my heart hurts for your mom and all of you. You must really be going through it. I'm praying. With God ALL things are possible and I believe a very speedy recovery is possible! Love you!

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  4. Sis Allard,
    We are so thankful that the surgery went well. We were very concerned about this surgery because of her age. But our God is a good God and an awesome God. To God be the glory. Now to get her well. We are praying for all of you, we know that at this time it is a very trying time. We will continue to hold Sis Wilson up in prayer. Love you and your family Bro and Sis Rick Keyes

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  5. Jana, I am not sure if my previous remarks posted...bad connection here.

    I'm praying for you and your mom and all the family.

    God bless you.

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  6. Helen - all the time.

    Cheri - glad you were able to drop by.

    Karen - today was another rough day but she started settling down by late afternoon. Hopefully, we are making progress.

    Tena - please continue to pray.

    Bro. and Sis. Keyes - thanks so much for your concern and prayers.

    Sis. Buxton - I haven't received any previous messages from you but I will be sure to let mom know you have been praying for her.

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  7. Glad to read the surgery went well. It's gonna be a long road but God is with you. He will take care of your Mom and know just what to do. My heart goes out to you at this time - Love you.

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  8. Jana, please let Sis. Wilson know I've been praying for her. Tell her hello and that I love her. I can hardly stand the thought of her having to go through this terrible "ordeal"! Please tell Paula hello for me, too. We use to have so much fun together when we were growing up. Love you all!

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  9. Glad the surgery went well. Praying for a speedy recovery.

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  10. Sis. Allard,
    I am so sorry to hear about your mom's fall and injuries. I will be sure to pray for her speedy recovery. God bless you.

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  11. Jana,

    We have been praying for your Mom. I am glad to hear that the surgery went well. We will continue to pray for her and your family.

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  12. Jana-
    We are continuing to keep your mom in our prayers. We are also praying for you and your family that God provides the needed strength for the journey of recovery that lies ahead. Just remember when things get hectic that "I can do all things through Christ!"

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  13. So glad the surgery went well. I just hurt for Sis. Wilson. Bless her heart, I know this has been tough on her. I continue to pray for her and for you, Paula and the rest of the family. Love You Guys!!!

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