Thanks

I just wanted to thank all of you for the prayers during this last surgery (again!). There were some rough times and we thought the prolapse had re-occurred (and I was so scared) but the lump was not from the bladder but a small rectocele and, hopefully, it can be controlled and I won't have to have the weak area surgically reinforced. But it was so nice to get good news for a change. Have been taking short walks (only thing I'm allowed to do for 6 weeks) and I'm increasing a little all the time. Also coming down on the meds, even though it all is slower than I want but I have to remember that baby steps are just great as long as they are going forward and not backwards!

Released!

Sorry for the late update, but I wanted to let everyone know that Mom did get released from the hospital this afternoon. They are planning to head home around mid-day tomorrow and expect to be home by supper time.

Jennifer

Saturday

I talked to my mom again today, and she said she is having quite a bit of pain. They are transitioning her from IV to oral meds, and it's been rough. It has also been a little lonely, because my dad has been sick so he hasn't been able to spend as much time at the hospital as he would like. The doctors are still fairly confident that she should be able to be released tomorrow morning. Then they will spend one extra night at the hotel to make sure Mom is comfortable enough to make the trip home on Monday.

Jennifer

Day After Surgery

I just got a call from Mom, and there have been a couple issues to deal with since yesterday's surgery. She is receiving 2 units of blood today because her blood pressure has been extremely low. She has also been having a lot of back spasms that have been difficlut to keep under control, especially with having to lay flat to try to keep the blood pressure in check. She was part-way thru the first unit of blood when I talked to her, and she said her pressure is already starting to come up, so hopefully it will all be under control today.

Jennifer

Successful Surgery

Mom is out of surgery, and should be out of recovery & in her room soon if she is not already there. The surgeon said everything went great, exactly as expected. I will post more updates as I get them from Mom & Dad!

Jennifer