Surgery - Success!
Hello everyone! Rachel here :)
Today, as you know, was surgery day. We left the house around 5:25 this morning and arrived in plenty of time to check in and get everything in order. At 6:00 my mom was taken in to get ready for the surgery - changing into the ever-glorious hospital gowns and getting one fashionable IV put in - and at 6:45 my dad and I were invited in to see her and sit with until 8:00 when the surgery was scheduled to begin.
At that point, we had opportunity to meet with two of the doctors involved in her care - an anesthesiologist (the doc who takes care of making sure she's sleeping and alive throughout the surgery) and a resident doctor. We took time to pray for the Lord to guide the doctor's hands as well - everything IN HIS HANDS after all!
Right on schedule, we walked mom to the OR at 7:58 and located the waiting room, before realizing that we were obscenely hungry and trekked up to the cafe for some victuals. (Breakfast burrito and OJ for me, bacon, eggs and toast with coffee for my dad). After eating and reflecting on our morning thus far, we went back to the OR waiting room where we found none other than our dear Grandma and Grandpa trying to explain to the volunteer there whom they were waiting for :). We sat there for a while and read, did sudokus, knitted and [attempted] the studying of midterm material - yes that was me, ironically enough the material covers all abdominal anatomy!
So we waited for the doctor to either call us on my cell phone or come and talk to us. We knew that the surgery would last between 4 and 6 hours, so around noon we got a little antsy (5 hour point) and at 2:00 we got super antsy, because we hadn't heard anything yet. (Side note - G&G left around 1:45 to ensure that they were home in time for Corinna to get off the bus). Anyways, the doctor came to talk to my father and I at precisely 2:12. He informed us that my mother was awake and in recovery, that the surgery was a smashing success (my words) meaning that, a) the pancreatic tail was successfully removed, b) the gall bladder and all of its (thousands of) stones was removed (doctor's words), and c) that her spleen is still there and it's cleared :)
While my mom was in recovery, my dad and I were not able to see her. We had to wait until she was moved upstairs to a room. So we did a little more waiting. The waiting room phone rang at 5:45 letting us know that they were planning to have her in her room at 6:00, so we went up there and got her some ice chips to whet her tongue and then some apple juice which was more effective. Then she rested (slept!) for a bit while we had dinner.
Summary:
1. Tumour removed.
2. Gall bladder removed.
3. Spleen still there
4. Everything went well
5. Thankfulness that she can sleep!
6. Praise God, from whom all blessings flow!
Till next time,
Rachel
Today, as you know, was surgery day. We left the house around 5:25 this morning and arrived in plenty of time to check in and get everything in order. At 6:00 my mom was taken in to get ready for the surgery - changing into the ever-glorious hospital gowns and getting one fashionable IV put in - and at 6:45 my dad and I were invited in to see her and sit with until 8:00 when the surgery was scheduled to begin.
At that point, we had opportunity to meet with two of the doctors involved in her care - an anesthesiologist (the doc who takes care of making sure she's sleeping and alive throughout the surgery) and a resident doctor. We took time to pray for the Lord to guide the doctor's hands as well - everything IN HIS HANDS after all!
Right on schedule, we walked mom to the OR at 7:58 and located the waiting room, before realizing that we were obscenely hungry and trekked up to the cafe for some victuals. (Breakfast burrito and OJ for me, bacon, eggs and toast with coffee for my dad). After eating and reflecting on our morning thus far, we went back to the OR waiting room where we found none other than our dear Grandma and Grandpa trying to explain to the volunteer there whom they were waiting for :). We sat there for a while and read, did sudokus, knitted and [attempted] the studying of midterm material - yes that was me, ironically enough the material covers all abdominal anatomy!
So we waited for the doctor to either call us on my cell phone or come and talk to us. We knew that the surgery would last between 4 and 6 hours, so around noon we got a little antsy (5 hour point) and at 2:00 we got super antsy, because we hadn't heard anything yet. (Side note - G&G left around 1:45 to ensure that they were home in time for Corinna to get off the bus). Anyways, the doctor came to talk to my father and I at precisely 2:12. He informed us that my mother was awake and in recovery, that the surgery was a smashing success (my words) meaning that, a) the pancreatic tail was successfully removed, b) the gall bladder and all of its (thousands of) stones was removed (doctor's words), and c) that her spleen is still there and it's cleared :)
While my mom was in recovery, my dad and I were not able to see her. We had to wait until she was moved upstairs to a room. So we did a little more waiting. The waiting room phone rang at 5:45 letting us know that they were planning to have her in her room at 6:00, so we went up there and got her some ice chips to whet her tongue and then some apple juice which was more effective. Then she rested (slept!) for a bit while we had dinner.
Summary:
1. Tumour removed.
2. Gall bladder removed.
3. Spleen still there
4. Everything went well
5. Thankfulness that she can sleep!
6. Praise God, from whom all blessings flow!
Till next time,
Rachel
Praise God! Thank you Jesus!
ReplyDeletewonderful news may the Lord be with you all now and for always
ReplyDeleteThankful that the Lord blessed you all and that the surgery was a success! Praying for continued healing!
ReplyDeleteAwesome news! Excellent reporting Rachel! So overjoyed for the whole family! Will pray that Marie's recovery is short and sweet!
ReplyDeletePraise God! We are thankful surgery went well. Praying for strength for healing. Thanks for the updates! God bless,
ReplyDeleteJeff & Karen