MAK's surgery

[Donna]

I didn't get a call yet but Jeanne called Unity Hosp. and MAK is in recovery. I will post more when I hear from her sister in law. At least it's over! Thanks Jeanne. 

[Dumpsterkitty]

I didn't get a call yet but Jeanne called Unity Hosp. and MAK is in recovery. I will post more when I hear from her sister in law. At least it's over! Thanks Jeanne. 

Thanks Jeanne & Donna! Been sending healing thoughts...

[Donna]

OK, Sue just called me, MAK had the long surgery, they took a foot of her Colon out because she had so much scar tissue from her Hysterectomy and that scar tissue was pretty bad, it attached it's self to her bladder. They did what they can, tested it for leaks, (sounds weird) and she is in recovery. It was not a pleasant surgery for our MAK. This is what I know so far. It went pretty well for her, now she has to recover and take it easy! PHEW!!!

[Carol P.]

At least it's over and she can rest and recover now. 

Thanks Donna, Jeanne and Sue for the update!

[amytraveler]

Thanks so much for the update.  Praying all goes well fro here on.  Sounds like a difficult and extensive surgery

[jeanne]

Donna, thank you so much!  Sounds like a miserable surgery but at least it is done! 

[Lynne in New Hampshire]

Can only get better after all that!!  She's a fighter and will be out watching Falcon's soon !!  Prayers her way-thanks for updates!

[patsy6]

Glad to know the surgery is over and that she is in recovery.  It won't be easy for her, but I'll bet this is the worst it'll be.  And I think it's entirely fitting that she's being taken care of by the "Unity" health care system.

[PatriciaRose]

From the sounds of it, MAK did excellent in surgery!  Four hours is a good time and not uncommon for some attachment to bladder. And if they tested for leaks and they didn't find any that means she did not end up with an ostomy(opening thro stomach for waste to come out, while re-attached colon heals) and this is FANTASTIC! Which means she does not have to have any further surgery to re-connect in the future! My husband Frank had the surgery in Feb and wasn't as lucky and ended up with the ostomy(but it hasn't been that bad) and will go for the re-connect on April 23rd. Glad things went well for her!

[Joyce]

I just spoke to MAK's sister-in-law.  In addition to what Donna shared, MAK was not back in her room as of 2:30pm.  Her doctor says she has to be up and moving right away at least three walks a day around the station. No rest for her.  Her sis-in-law said she would hang a bird in front of her if that would help.  That made me think...I still have Baron von Pefa on my fridge. Think I'll try that when I visit. LOL

[PatriciaRose]

O yes, Joyce, they get them up and moving right away! Baron von Pefa sounds like a great idea!

[Donna]

I just spoke to MAK's sister-in-law.  In addition to what Donna shared, MAK was not back in her room as of 2:30pm.  Her doctor says she has to be up and moving right away at least three walks a day around the station. No rest for her.  Her sis-in-law said she would hang a bird in front of her if that would help.  That made me think...I still have Baron von Pefa on my fridge. Think I'll try that when I visit. LOL

Bring it on Joyce!! LOL

[Donna]

MAK's rm # is 3415, in case anyone wants to know! 

[amytraveler]

Thx Donna!

[Dumpsterkitty]

I just spoke to MAK's sister-in-law.  In addition to what Donna shared, MAK was not back in her room as of 2:30pm.  Her doctor says she has to be up and moving right away at least three walks a day around the station. No rest for her.  Her sis-in-law said she would hang a bird in front of her if that would help.  That made me think...I still have Baron von Pefa on my fridge. Think I'll try that when I visit. LOL

Glad to hear she's coming along. I have my Baron von Pefa in my car...he rides with me everywhere!