Motomama will be in for surgery tomorrow morning

[wiggydotcom]

... If I may ask, since it was the second surgery for the same type of hernia, did they use a screen or other reinforcing?

Before the procedure the surgeon indicated they were considering a mesh.  After the surgery he indicated that seeing what they had they declined using the mesh.

[old2soon]

Than you GOD for guiding the surgeons and for keeping Lori with us.

[Karen]

Thanks for the update, Carl, prayers continue, so far, they seem to be working!~

[John Schmidt]

Good update, 2.5 hrs. as opposed to over 4 sounds like a success to me. The description of the incision made me cringe more than a little. Both of you are still in our thoughts and prayers.

[baird4444]

Healing waves sent from the Western slope.....
              - Mike

[Willow]

Lori is improving a little at a time but good forward motion.  Yesterday afternoon (30 hours after) we were able to get her up on her feet and sitting in a chair.  She passed the swallow test so the doctor okayed her for liquids.  She's still in some pain but getting to be a little less with the passage of time.

We should have her riding soon.  

[Brewer]

Willow, thank you for the update and we are all hoping for a good recovery.
Brewer

[Karen]

Wonderful news! One step at a time, progress! Hugs to the both of you!

[DDT (12)]

"Before the procedure the surgeon indicated they were considering a mesh."

Mesh? Really? Have they never heard of the miracle of duct tape? Glad things are improving!!! Looking forward to hearing about the 'adventure' directly from her down the road someplace...

DDT

[Serk]

So, it's been a few days... Any update? Hoping everything's progressing nicely and she's in as little pain as possible (And sure hope Willow's getting some rest as well!!)

[Willow]

Indications are that Mama will be released to come home this afternoon.  She has improved steadily over the past few days but some pain remains.  I suppose there is naturally some residual impact of being sliced from navel to breast bone and having one's internal organs moved and rearranged.

She's a bit confused and confusing at times.  We hope it is just the medication.  We were talking abut her release and she told me out of the blue that she wouldn't be able to drive that truck. She gets her days and people switched at times.  I'm looking forward to getting her signature on several documents before she recovers from this state. I do hope she signs her correct name.       

[wiggydotcom]

Indications are that Mama will be released to come home this afternoon.  She has improved steadily over the past few days but some pain remains.  I suppose there is naturally some residual impact of being sliced from navel to breast bone and having one's internal organs moved and rearranged.

She's a bit confused and confusing at times.  We hope it is just the medication.  We were talking abut her release and she told me out of the blue that she wouldn't be able to drive that truck. She gets her days and people switched at times.  I'm looking forward to getting her signature on several documents before she recovers from this state. I do hope she signs her correct name.       

Glad she gets to come home where the healing will hopefully accelerate in one's natural surroundings. As far as taking advantage of her semi confused state, the proof of your intentions lies in this thread. You need to cover your tracks better, my friend....lol.

[Karen]

Sure that the painkillers for such a massive surgery are having their way with Lori's mind. She'll come back to herself when she's damn good and ready!

[Serk]

She's a bit confused and confusing at times.  We hope it is just the medication. 

...or maybe she's just been hanging around you too long and it's starting to rub off?

[Willow]

Home. 

On to the next phase of this adventure.  She's on liquids for at least the next two weeks.  She's moving away from the careful attention of professional nurses to the amateur attention and care of her spouse.

Lori would appreciate your prayers during this time.

[jim@98valkyrie.com]

Home. 

On to the next phase of this adventure.  She's on liquids for at least the next two weeks.  She's moving away from the careful attention of professional nurses to the amateur attention and care of her spouse.

Lori would appreciate your prayers during this time.

Prayers, as always Carl for both of you. Caretaker needs are often overlooked.

[The emperor has no clothes]

Home. 

On to the next phase of this adventure.  She's on liquids for at least the next two weeks.  She's moving away from the careful attention of professional nurses to the amateur attention and care of her spouse.

Lori would appreciate your prayers during this time.

She's got it. 

[Raider]

Home. 

On to the next phase of this adventure.  She's on liquids for at least the next two weeks.  She's moving away from the careful attention of professional nurses to the amateur attention and care of her spouse.

Lori would appreciate your prayers during this time.

[Karen]

LORI! TIME TO GET UP & GO FOR THAT 5K MORNING WALK! CARL! Please make sure that she does not listen to me. Hope you both are well, able to rest and cope, thinking of and praying for both of you. Claire has also put in a few good words; she has a lot more influence than I do... 

[Valkorado]

Prayers from Western Colorado.

[henry 008]

Home. 

On to the next phase of this adventure.  She's on liquids for at least the next two weeks.  She's moving away from the careful attention of professional nurses to the amateur attention and care of her spouse.

Lori would appreciate your prayers during this time.

will do! prayers for a speedy recovery 

[solo1]

Take care of yourself, Carl, so that you can take care of Lori.  Prayers for both of you.

[old2soon]

Carl-you and Lori remain in my Prayers. Praying be the easy part. You two on the other hand have got the difficult part to accomplish. RIDE SAFE.

[FryeVRCCDS0067]

Prayers sent for you both!

[shortleg]

 Carl , We all love her and pull for her.
AS you know sleep is good so make sure our gild gets plenty !

[Serk]

So, it's been a few days, ready for another update? Hope all is going as smoothly as possible for ya'll...

[Willow]

She's a little bit better every day, but still in a fair amount of pain.  Last night she slept though the night without awakening. That's good news except that it caused her to fall behind in pain meds.  Things are advancing as well as could be hoped for.                                   

[franco6]

Lots of positive thoughts for all of you A strong recovery to you  M.M.     

[Karen]

Good that she could sleep without the pain meds, unpleasant to wake up to the pain. Praying for both of you.

[Daniel Meyer]

Still thinking about you both! Glad she continues to improve...those abdominal things are a pain...so much of our movement involves that area...