Really, part deux

[skatefan]

Here's hoping everything went as planned and that's the last you'll see of the operating theatre!

 

[4rkidz]

Over in Nice France for the Monaco GP but wanted to pop on to give my positive thoughts for you guys

 

[LilJen]

OWEE. Kidney stones are NOT for the faint of heart. Lee has displayed such amazing strength in battling through all the complications and setbacks. Prayers and good vibes to you both.

 

[Gerry]

Well, she went in at 11 local time. Out of surgery at 1, into recovery. When she didn't wake up, they left her intubated and transferred her to ICU.

Where we still sit. It's 6 pm, and she isn't awake yet.

She is still intubated, her vitals look good, but the respirator is supporting her right now.

This happened last time too; the anesthesia really knocked her for a loop.

Patience, Gerry... Patience. The girl likes to sleep, remember?

 

[Lizziebeth]

Hi Gerry, just checked in and am happy to hear that the surgery went well. Anesthesia is the pits. Hope she wakes up soon and starts to feel better now that the stones are gone.

 

[Anemone]

Thinking of you both.
Hopefully gettign rid of the stone will give her a nice boost toward recovery.

 

[purple skates]

(((@Gerry)))

I hate the alarm sound of a respirator. Something that will always stay with me from DH's ICU experience.

Hopefully she'll be off it very soon.

 

[barbarafan]

Well, she went in at 11 local time. Out of surgery at 1, into recovery. When she didn't wake up, they left her intubated and transferred her to ICU.

Where we still sit. It's 6 pm, and she isn't awake yet.

She is still intubated, her vitals look good, but the respirator is supporting her right now.

This happened last time too; the anesthesia really knocked her for a loop.

Patience, Gerry... Patience. The girl likes to sleep, remember?

The body does most of it's healing when we are asleep. She is missing out on some of the discomfort from the invasion. Hope tomorrow is smooth without any drama unless she feels like throwing something..that would be fine. Try to get some sleep.

 

[LilJen]

(((@Gerry)))) Praying that this is GOOD, HEALING sleep.

 

[MacMadame]

hopefully by now Lee is awake. Good luck to your two.

 

[NeilJLeonard]

Thanks guys... Lee is going in for her (hopefully last) surgery in under an hour. They will be going in through Cystoscopy and cutting the stone up with a laser, then removing the pieces.

She is pensive; talking well this morning, but nervous about the day.

They just arrived to get her. Keep her in your thoughts. I'll post later.

Hoping for the best. She deserves it...

 

[skatesindreams]

((((Gerry))))
Thinking of you and Lee even more, this morning.

 

[quartz]

Sending a ton of hope and healing. Hang in there Gerry!

 

[Nan]

I hope the new day bring good news.

 

[antmanb]

I keep thinking about you two as well and hope that she wakes up and feels better soon.

 

[misskarne]

I have everything crossed for you and Really, Gerry!

 

[Gerry]

Good morning... and it is!

Last night, Lee started to have some almost-awake moments (REM, facial reactions, squeezing my hand when I talked to her), and when I left I was a lot less concerned than the ICU staff... I've seen this before, in Neuro, and this was surgical ICU.

Lee was awake when I walked into ICU at 0730. Not looking happy that the airway was still in... but by 0900 she had passed the tests and they extubated her.

She has been cleaned up, spent time with an OT doing some stretching, and is having another nap. (Did I mention that the girl likes her sleep?).

Thanks for holding her in your thoughts.

 

[skatesindreams]

Thanks for sharing this encouraging news, Gerry.
I hope that Lee's progress will be steady, from this point forward.

 

[MacMadame]

 

[Spun Silver]

Great news! Very happy to hear she's doing well. She deserves her rest. So do you, @Gerry! I pray the good progress continues.

 

[mag]

Fabulous news!

 

[once_upon]

 

[Finnice]

Great news! And while @Lee/Really likes her sleep, remember that you need some too, @Gerry!

 

[Mayra]

I'm convinced Lee just wants to get all these surgeries, infections and everything else that has happened out of the way while she is hospitalized, because when she goes home, she's just not going to look back(except to say thank you). Upwards and onwards progressing.

Keeping Lee, Gerry and family in my thoughts always.

 

[overedge]

Thank you, @Gerry !! ((hugs)) to you all.

 

[manhn]

I got a couple of postcards from London. Sending them to you soon! I am grateful for the good news.

 

[peibeck]

Glad the surgery went well and Lee is (again) on the mend. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way. Really praying this IS the last surgery Lee sees in.... forever!!!

 

[Gerry]

Really praying this IS the last surgery Lee sees in.... forever!!!

^^^ Wish I could like this 100x!^^^

 

[Spun Silver]

Lit a candle in church tonight for you guys and all Lee's medical team.

 

[leigh466]

I've been following and checking in on this thread for months and sending silent best wishes to you, Gerry, and Really. Just wanted to give voice to my best wishes and sincere hope that the bumps on the road to recovery are now over.