I haven't talked to Dad a whole lot since Mom's surgery, however he said she is doing very well!
He's been there a couple nights so they've had good time together...
They have her in ICU again (since the surgery) just to monitor her. A couple things they wanted to watch. Hopefully she will be moved to a more "regular" room soon.
She is very, very tired right now, but only in a little pain. (In her leg)
We still don't know what is next. Dad has been trying to talk to a doctor or someone (besides the social worker) who can explain better what her recovery looks like.
Thankfully, they sound like her procedures at HUP are done. I haven't seen her since last Sunday, :( but it sounds like she's doing great. They are always surprised how quickly she comes out of anesthesia!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Surgery
Mom is out of surgery! Dad had not seen her yet when I talked to him, but they told him she was done. She got out around 8:30 pm I think.
It is now 10:40 pm, so hopefully Dad has been able to see her. She really wanted him there when she woke up, so thank the Lord for that blessing!
Thank you all for the many, many prayers you've all poured out for this surgery; as far as we know, it is her last for now!
They will re-evaluate everything soon...
Praise God that the doctors were able to fit her in today!
It is now 10:40 pm, so hopefully Dad has been able to see her. She really wanted him there when she woke up, so thank the Lord for that blessing!
Thank you all for the many, many prayers you've all poured out for this surgery; as far as we know, it is her last for now!
They will re-evaluate everything soon...
Praise God that the doctors were able to fit her in today!
Dad just called (from work) and said that they have taken Mom into surgery!!!
Apparently she went in about 1 pm. (It's 4:15 now, so they are hopefully well underway.)
This is such great news, because it means that Mom did not have to wait terribly long today. God continues to answer!
We don't know how long Mom will be in, but I will try to post something when she's out. I know you are all concerned (with us!) about how this pelvis surgery goes!
Apparently she went in about 1 pm. (It's 4:15 now, so they are hopefully well underway.)
This is such great news, because it means that Mom did not have to wait terribly long today. God continues to answer!
We don't know how long Mom will be in, but I will try to post something when she's out. I know you are all concerned (with us!) about how this pelvis surgery goes!
Surgery news
Dad called the hospital to find out if Mom was in surgery yet. (He is waiting to go down until he knows). They said she is scheduled for 5 pm.....???
We are pretty confused by that, but the nurse said it will hopefully prevent her from being pushed back. However, we've been told this will be a long surgery... so it doesn't really make sense.
Anyway, that is the news. They are soon to take her to the surgery waiting room. She has another day of waiting and wondering ahead, and sadly we are not there with her- we thought she'd be in surgery by now.
Dad just thought you'd all probably want that update... please pray for her as she's waiting and not able to eat all day.
We are pretty confused by that, but the nurse said it will hopefully prevent her from being pushed back. However, we've been told this will be a long surgery... so it doesn't really make sense.
Anyway, that is the news. They are soon to take her to the surgery waiting room. She has another day of waiting and wondering ahead, and sadly we are not there with her- we thought she'd be in surgery by now.
Dad just thought you'd all probably want that update... please pray for her as she's waiting and not able to eat all day.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
All Systems Go?
Hi Everyone,
(From Brian---I know everyone misses Naomi when I write, but the girl has to sleep sometime!)
We are told that Thursday might be the day for Ruth's pelvic surgery. (Yes, we've been here before, but it's like a fire drill - we have to treat every one as though it's real and someday it will be!)
I believe we told you that Monday, instead of pelvic surgery, was another excursion into the world of the soft tissue in Ruth's hip. Everything looked good and the ortho docs at that point got their first good look at the landscape. They pointed out that the drier and cleaner it can be when they go in, the better. So the delays have only served to improve the outlook. Hopefully today is the day. If not, we trust in God.
Yesterday was the first day I was with Ruth the whole day since she's been conscious (last week I worked half days each day). It was great. She is doing so well: Eating a bit more each meal, swelling really gone (everywhere but her hip), good attitude, working on deep breaths, talking about being home soon, loving her cups of tea. We looked at a bunch of cards (we have been doing some most days since she "woke up"---thank you for them) (if you mean to write but haven't yet, as so many people have confessed to me, don't feel bad. A, you're not alone. B, you have plenty of time. Months.), started a book that a friend gave her and enjoyed the view (she had what the nurses call the Mary Poppins room because it looks out onto old-fashioned UPenn rooftops with brick chimeneys). Last night she needed to have a chest tube removed. The doc was just ready to do it at 7:00 (he's a trauma specialist) but he was called away---someone with a gunshot wound. Kept him busy for hours. When he came back, Ruth was sound asleep. He waited till this morning. The tube came out.
The surgery (whenever they get to it) will be long and complicated. Pray that the doctors will be fresh and alert (they do have very long hours). Pray for success with the hardware attachments and safety with all her systems while she's "under." Pray for no kind of weakness or collapse in her lungs. Pray against infection, fever, low blood pressure. Pray that I'll be able to be there when she wakes up, which means a lot to her. Go figure.
We thank the Lord for getting us this far. Really we feel so cared for because all the news all along has been good (okay, except for the surgery delays). Has that not amazed you? The staff has been touched by her excellent recovery. It's the hand of God!
Thank you for your love, concern and attention. We will let you know asap tomorrow (or rather, later today since it's now 12:34 a.m. Thursday) whether they're able to go through with it.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
praise him all creatures here below,
praise him above, ye heav'nly host,
praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Amen!
Brian for all the Jackinses
(From Brian---I know everyone misses Naomi when I write, but the girl has to sleep sometime!)
We are told that Thursday might be the day for Ruth's pelvic surgery. (Yes, we've been here before, but it's like a fire drill - we have to treat every one as though it's real and someday it will be!)
I believe we told you that Monday, instead of pelvic surgery, was another excursion into the world of the soft tissue in Ruth's hip. Everything looked good and the ortho docs at that point got their first good look at the landscape. They pointed out that the drier and cleaner it can be when they go in, the better. So the delays have only served to improve the outlook. Hopefully today is the day. If not, we trust in God.
Yesterday was the first day I was with Ruth the whole day since she's been conscious (last week I worked half days each day). It was great. She is doing so well: Eating a bit more each meal, swelling really gone (everywhere but her hip), good attitude, working on deep breaths, talking about being home soon, loving her cups of tea. We looked at a bunch of cards (we have been doing some most days since she "woke up"---thank you for them) (if you mean to write but haven't yet, as so many people have confessed to me, don't feel bad. A, you're not alone. B, you have plenty of time. Months.), started a book that a friend gave her and enjoyed the view (she had what the nurses call the Mary Poppins room because it looks out onto old-fashioned UPenn rooftops with brick chimeneys). Last night she needed to have a chest tube removed. The doc was just ready to do it at 7:00 (he's a trauma specialist) but he was called away---someone with a gunshot wound. Kept him busy for hours. When he came back, Ruth was sound asleep. He waited till this morning. The tube came out.
The surgery (whenever they get to it) will be long and complicated. Pray that the doctors will be fresh and alert (they do have very long hours). Pray for success with the hardware attachments and safety with all her systems while she's "under." Pray for no kind of weakness or collapse in her lungs. Pray against infection, fever, low blood pressure. Pray that I'll be able to be there when she wakes up, which means a lot to her. Go figure.
We thank the Lord for getting us this far. Really we feel so cared for because all the news all along has been good (okay, except for the surgery delays). Has that not amazed you? The staff has been touched by her excellent recovery. It's the hand of God!
Thank you for your love, concern and attention. We will let you know asap tomorrow (or rather, later today since it's now 12:34 a.m. Thursday) whether they're able to go through with it.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
praise him all creatures here below,
praise him above, ye heav'nly host,
praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Amen!
Brian for all the Jackinses
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Monday, Oct. 26
Mom did have a surgery yesterday, but it was, again, only exploratory. I think they did more draining in her leg/hip. That will certainly help, but, for her major pelvis surgery, we are still waiting.
Dad went back down (after resting at home on Sunday), and he called to say the (draining?) surgery went well. She came out of anesthesia very well-- I don't think she had another embolism or anything.
As of now, that is all I know. She is awake, doing well, and waiting patiently. I'm sure she is very discouraged though; the doctors made it sound so definite that she would have pelvis surgery yesterday.
It's been three weeks of surgeries and waiting... she just wants it to be over. Please pray for patience and for things to occupy her mind. We are so grateful for her cheerful attitude and her concern for us! That's my Mom ;) God is so gracious....
Dad went back down (after resting at home on Sunday), and he called to say the (draining?) surgery went well. She came out of anesthesia very well-- I don't think she had another embolism or anything.
As of now, that is all I know. She is awake, doing well, and waiting patiently. I'm sure she is very discouraged though; the doctors made it sound so definite that she would have pelvis surgery yesterday.
It's been three weeks of surgeries and waiting... she just wants it to be over. Please pray for patience and for things to occupy her mind. We are so grateful for her cheerful attitude and her concern for us! That's my Mom ;) God is so gracious....
Monday, October 26, 2009
Bumped again
Hi Friends and Pray-ers,
We just talked to Ruth this morning and it sounds like the big pelvic procedure we've been waiting for has been put off. They're planning to take her to the OR around 3:00, but to check the drainage in her hip. They said if it looks like they can go ahead with the pelvis they will, otherwise that will be another day.
Ruth is disappointed but at peace, and said at least she doesn't need to spend the day waiting/wondering. We wanted you to know that's it's not an all-day surgery today. Unless the Lord brings a turnaround!
Thank you
Brian
P.S. Please pray also for our family dynamics. Don't picture this good little family! Predictably, after three weeks of trying to soldier on and being stretched, each of us is tired and turning to our own brand of sin. I am speaking of Ruth and myself first of all, and then of course the kids too. Thank you Jesus that all is forgiven---but O Lord, help me to live today differently.
We just talked to Ruth this morning and it sounds like the big pelvic procedure we've been waiting for has been put off. They're planning to take her to the OR around 3:00, but to check the drainage in her hip. They said if it looks like they can go ahead with the pelvis they will, otherwise that will be another day.
Ruth is disappointed but at peace, and said at least she doesn't need to spend the day waiting/wondering. We wanted you to know that's it's not an all-day surgery today. Unless the Lord brings a turnaround!
Thank you
Brian
P.S. Please pray also for our family dynamics. Don't picture this good little family! Predictably, after three weeks of trying to soldier on and being stretched, each of us is tired and turning to our own brand of sin. I am speaking of Ruth and myself first of all, and then of course the kids too. Thank you Jesus that all is forgiven---but O Lord, help me to live today differently.
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