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Started by GottaHaveFaith , Feb 28 2011 02:34 PM

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#1 GottaHaveFaith

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Posted 28 February 2011 - 02:34 PM

The operation is to begin at 10:00 a.m. (California time), but he has to be at the hospital at 7:45.

If all goes well I'll see him in the ICU after work tonight.

It is going to be difficult to concentrate on work today. I already left my office shoes at home! If I had gone back for them I'd be an hour late for work (I'm typing this on the bus).

Hoping the surgeons do an excellent job!

Cheers,

Faith

Edited by GottaHaveFaith, 01 March 2011 - 12:50 AM.

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Posted 28 February 2011 - 04:46 PM

Faith,

best of luck for your brother. I will think of you intensely. May all go well.

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Posted 28 February 2011 - 07:05 PM

Hi Faith,

These are always stressful days.....loads of anxiety....hope everything went well and you can feel at ease tonight when you see him....

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Posted 28 February 2011 - 08:10 PM

You know I am sending all the positive Energy possible...

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#5 GottaHaveFaith

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Posted 28 February 2011 - 08:11 PM

Surgery was set for 10:00. Then it was changed to 10:20. He wasn't rolled into surgery until 11:35. Issues with his trach. Hearing this doesn't boost my confidence. :(

Glad you are here and that you understand.

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Posted 28 February 2011 - 08:16 PM

Probably a precaution...you know they are being extra careful with him NOW...which should also help put you at ease, well, somewhat as possible...

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Posted 28 February 2011 - 08:35 PM

There are a lot of folks in here and out there hoping and praying for you depending on what is their thing.

What I mean is you are not alone, don't worry if it takes time or runs on longer than expected he's in the right place and they will take good care of him. You'll see him soon if you have not already and in the morning I'm sure you will feel a lot more relieved,

Keep the faith or whatever is your thing. :emoticon-0165-muscle:

Keep us posted.


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Posted 01 March 2011 - 12:46 AM

Hi Bev and Colin!

They didn't get him positioned until 1:20 then they started the surgery.

The great news is that he is out of sugery and the neurosurgeon told his daughter that it went well!

By the time I get to the hospital he should be in the ICU.

Cheers,

Faith


Post Scrip Hey Colin, I've visited your fair city -- it is beautiful! I had venison sausage for lunch. We went to a whiskey shop and I had a taste of Heather Cream.
Wonderfully smooth! The castle was amazing, but my favourite castle was the one in Sterling (where I had a freshly baked scone with clotted cream).

Edited by GottaHaveFaith, 01 March 2011 - 07:19 PM.

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Posted 01 March 2011 - 01:54 AM

faith,

i've been thinking of your brother all day and i'm glad his surgery went well. hope his recovery is speedy.





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Posted 01 March 2011 - 03:21 AM

So glad the surgery went well. I've been wondering how you were doing.

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Posted 01 March 2011 - 09:25 AM

Faith, please post an update now that you have seen him! Still keeping positive?? I am certain, as he is a very upbeat guy!

Please let him know we are all thinking of him!

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Posted 01 March 2011 - 10:42 AM

Still thinking of you, let us know how he's doing.
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Posted 01 March 2011 - 11:00 AM

Hope all is well with your brother Faith, give him our best wishes.

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Posted 01 March 2011 - 03:51 PM

Glad to hear your brother's surgery went well. Our prayers and thoughts are with him and you. Keep us posted.
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Posted 01 March 2011 - 04:00 PM

glad to hear op went well ,,
you are in my prayers
god bless

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Posted 01 March 2011 - 07:25 PM

My brother was awake and communicating as his daughter did lipreading (they removed the speaking valve from his trach). I was delighted to see that he could move everything he could before the operation. He even raised his left arm higher than ever before.

They removed the trach today! Hurray!

And yes, he is still his usual upbeat self!

Thank you for your prayers and positive energy -- it was and is very much appreciated!

Cheers,

Faith

Edited by GottaHaveFaith, 01 March 2011 - 07:30 PM.

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Posted 01 March 2011 - 08:17 PM

View PostGottaHaveFaith, on 01 March 2011 - 07:25 PM, said:

My brother was awake and communicating as his daughter did lipreading (they removed the speaking valve from his trach). I was delighted to see that he could move everything he could before the operation. He even raised his left arm higher than ever before.

They removed the trach today! Hurray!

And yes, he is still his usual upbeat self!

Thank you for your prayers and positive energy -- it was and is very much appreciated!

Cheers,

Faith


Faith...you are aptly named, whether it is your screen name or your legal name, for your faith hs obviously been a huge support and comfort to your brother. Very very glad to hear things went well and are looking up; it's a blessing the hear such positive news! Do keep us up to date on his recovery, will you?

Continuing to send the positive energy and prayers to you and your brother and your families,'
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Posted 01 March 2011 - 09:38 PM

Great news! Continued thoughts and prayers for improvement.

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Posted 02 March 2011 - 12:16 AM

My brother is Superman! They just moved him from the ICU to the Observation Room. Next move should be to the hospital's acute rehab ward.

I need to call that SCI rehab facility in San Jose or Santa Clara, CA?

Edited by GottaHaveFaith, 02 March 2011 - 12:17 AM.

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Posted 02 March 2011 - 12:58 AM

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: Wonderful!!!!

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Posted 02 March 2011 - 02:24 PM

View PostGottaHaveFaith, on 01 March 2011 - 07:25 PM, said:

My brother was awake and communicating as his daughter did lipreading (they removed the speaking valve from his trach). I was delighted to see that he could move everything he could before the operation. He even raised his left arm higher than ever before.

They removed the trach today! Hurray!

And yes, he is still his usual upbeat self!

Thank you for your prayers and positive energy -- it was and is very much appreciated!

Cheers,

Faith

View PostGottaHaveFaith, on 02 March 2011 - 12:16 AM, said:

My brother is Superman! They just moved him from the ICU to the Observation Room. Next move should be to the hospital's acute rehab ward.

I need to call that SCI rehab facility in San Jose or Santa Clara, CA?
This is such excellent news! I am in awe of his inspiring positive Spirit! Please give him a hug from me! And most important, he has not lost any of his hard-won progress!! More potato chip lifting exercises!! :yahoo:

Beverly


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Posted 02 March 2011 - 02:27 PM

Faith, I'm also very glad to hear that. Give him our best wishes - may things go on smoothly ... I'm sure they will now. :)
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Posted 02 March 2011 - 03:10 PM

Bev, he did homemade chocolate cookie exercises on Sunday! *smile*

It is hard to see him bedridden again, but this is temporary.
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