Mom's upcoming surgery

"Psalm 34" Number of posts : 54431 Mood :

Well, we have a date for Mom's upcoming open-heart surgery. We're VERY thankful that they decided to go ahead with this, because her aneurism has grown by 20% just since February. After her aortic rupture a year-and-a-half ago, she shouldn't even be alive. I sure didn't want to risk her having another one! She has her surgery on June 20th. It'll start at 7:15 AM, and they expect it to be around 12 hours or so because they have to replace her descending aorta, and it's quite a complicated surgery. Your prayers would be very much appreciated.

Subject: Re: Mom's upcoming surgery Tue May 21, 2013 2:03 pm

Prayers and hugs to you and your family. Smiley Hug

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"Psalm 34" Number of posts : 54431 Mood :

Thank you, Rhonda!!

Subject: Re: Mom's upcoming surgery Tue May 21, 2013 3:11 pm

I'm sure it's a relief to finally have the date set. Your mom (and you, Lisa!) will be in my prayers. Smiley Hug

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"Psalm 34" Number of posts : 54431 Mood :

Thank you, Mimi! It's definitely a relief. It's also a bit scary - but the aneurism is scarier. Thanks again for your prayers!

Subject: Re: Mom's upcoming surgery Tue May 21, 2013 10:00 pm

Lisa, I'm so glad that she will be having the surgery soon. She will be in my prayers, as will you and your family.

"Psalm 34" Number of posts : 54431 Mood :

Thank you, Teresa! Mom's upcoming surgery 410460

Ingalls Friend for Life Number of posts : 7892 Mood :

I will keep you and your Mom in my thoughts!

Subject: Re: Mom's upcoming surgery Wed May 22, 2013 7:43 am

Praying, always. Mom's upcoming surgery 410460

Subject: Re: Mom's upcoming surgery Wed May 22, 2013 8:39 am

You and your mom are in my prayers as well, Lisa! Smile

Subject: Re: Mom's upcoming surgery Wed May 22, 2013 8:41 am

Wow, that's a long surgery. Praying for your mom.

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ingallsfan2008 wrote:: I will keep you and your Mom in my thoughts!

Thank you so very much! Mom's upcoming surgery 811339

Rob wrote:: Praying, always.

Thank you!

julmer70 wrote:: You and your mom are in my prayers as well, Lisa!

Thank you, Jules!

Lori wrote:: Wow, that's a long surgery. Praying for your mom.

It sure is! Thank you SO much for your prayers! Mom's upcoming surgery 205803

Subject: Re: Mom's upcoming surgery Wed May 29, 2013 12:56 am

Will definitely be keeping your mom up in prayer. May God guide the doctors' hands and bring about complete healing.

"Psalm 34" Number of posts : 54431 Mood :

Well, today is the first day of Mom's surgeries. They bumped it up because the surgeon felt that it is very important to get this done because the aneurism is growing so quickly. So today they're going to do a carotid artery bypass - they'll disconnect the main arteries in Mom's left arm from the descending aorta (which gives it its blood supply), and connect them instead to the carotid artery. Then Monday at 7:15 they'll do the open heart surgery where they will remove and replace her descending aorta. By doing this in two steps, they reduce the risk of stroke significantly. But your prayers are still very much appreciated. She has a long road ahead of her, and she knows it. She has a very positive outlook, though, so that helps a lot!

I'll keep you all posted as much as possible. Thank you so very much for your prayers!

Subject: Re: Mom's upcoming surgery Fri Jun 14, 2013 7:38 am

Praying for your Mom, Lisa. And for you. Smiley Hug

Subject: Re: Mom's upcoming surgery Fri Jun 14, 2013 7:44 am

Praying.....

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Subject: Re: Mom's upcoming surgery Fri Jun 14, 2013 8:18 am

I am praying hard and will be with you in spirit, my friend. I know it will be a long, tough day. Your mom's positive outlook is half the battle. She is one tough cookie, that's for sure! {{{HUGS}}}

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Subject: Re: Mom's upcoming surgery Fri Jun 14, 2013 8:34 am

Praying!

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Lisa wrote:: Well, we have a date for Mom's upcoming open-heart surgery. We're VERY thankful that they decided to go ahead with this, because her aneurism has grown by 20% just since February. After her aortic rupture a year-and-a-half ago, she shouldn't even be alive. I sure didn't want to risk her having another one! She has her surgery on June 20th. It'll start at 7:15 AM, and they expect it to be around 12 hours or so because they have to replace her descending aorta, and it's quite a complicated surgery. Your prayers would be very much appreciated.

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Subject: Re: Mom's upcoming surgery Fri Jun 14, 2013 11:57 am

Lisa, your mom is in my prayers.

Subject: Re: Mom's upcoming surgery Fri Jun 14, 2013 3:54 pm

Prayers continue for your mom.

"Psalm 34" Number of posts : 54431 Mood :

Thank you all for your prayers! She came through the surgery well, with no complications regarding the grafting and bypass - and praise the Lord, no stroke! She was VERY sick from the anesthesia, though, poor dear. She's sleeping right now, thankfully. I'm spending the night at the hospital, because she was just feeling so poorly - I didn't want to leave her in that condition. Thanks again SO much for your prayers!

Subject: Re: Mom's upcoming surgery Fri Jun 14, 2013 9:58 pm

Thank you for the update, Lisa. I hope she has a good night. And you, too! Here's another one... Smiley Hug

Subject: Re: Mom's upcoming surgery Fri Jun 14, 2013 10:39 pm

Thanks for letting us know. Hope she can get a good night's rest.

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hope you all get a good night.

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