Wife is having Brain Surgery off topic

Thanks to you for taking the time to read and and reply !!! any other LURKERS out there LMAO

 

Lurker #2 here. I just took the time to read this entire thread. I hope your wife makes a full recovery. You and your wife are in my thoughts and prayers.

Don't worry, she'll recover.

 

My Dad went through brain surgery and we were scared -but he came through. The doctors knew what they were doing and he was up the next day asking for a cigarette -so take some solace in my experience: modern medicine is beyond belief.
His need for surgery was due to a tumour and while the surgery, itself, went perfectly: he succomed to the cancer two and a half months later.
What you need to take from this post is that surgeons can easily bring someone through even brain surgeory.
My thoughts are with you and your wife.
Yours,
522.

 

Anything new???? Alot of prayers going up and was just wondering.

 

UPDATE,,,I am sorry for the delay in updating this thread. I have been by wifes side through the last few days,,after speaking with the DR on call the evening of our setback,,I spoke to the Surgen Himself. The directions were to have my wife lay down flat for 48 HR's to reduce the amount of pressure against the PATCH he mended,,,to have a chance to bond and grow to the new sourounding tissue that it is stiched to. The result has so far proven to work,,after the 2 days of being flat on back,,,the dripping of fluid has stopped. Thanks G-d and all prayers, and the skilled professionals,,,We have a follow up with the Surgen 10am Tomorrow, to remove the packing from her nasal passage.This should make my wife more comfortable. and also will let the natual dranage to occur more easily, and the healing process will continue, I will update this thread after the office visit tomorrw, Thanks for all the prayers, comforting words of encouragement, and just for being the wonderfull people you are, and just for being there in ones need, Glenn and Family

 

That definitely sounds like better news. We'll continue to pray. I would love to see this be the solution and her not have to go back in for another surgery.

Hope you're all getting the rest you need. With a stressful situation like this (not to mention recovering from the hurricanes!) you could easily get sick yourself. Hang in there Glenn.

 

Whew! Sounding better Glenn. I'm sure you'll rest easier after the surgeon looks at it tomorrow too. Still hoping & praying for the best.

What's the likelihood of taste & smell coming back to normal? Those sound trivial, and are a WHOLE lot better than nothing, but they are important.

 

Glad things are a little better at least, Genn.

A long way to go still, but she's getting there.

 

Hang in there, Glenn......we're all hanging with you......still praying hard.
Take Care of yourself, as well.

 

Lurker #3 here. Just thought I would put my 2 cents in too.
Good luck to you and your family Glenn. I'm new to the site but everyone sounds like a bunch of wonderful, supportive ppl. My prayers are with you as well. It sounds like you also have a wonderful supportive 13 year old as well. Your a very lucky man.

 

Thanks VERY MUCH to all,,,and a Warm Welcome to the MG site FlyLady !!!

 

Good to hear you are still hanging in there Glenn!!! Just remember to keep your strength up!

 

thats great news glenn. you better have gotten some sleep. (man i sound like my mom, ) still praying for ya and your family.

eric

 

Mmmmm.....no news from Glenn yet.....hope everything's okay.....

If you see this after I'm off, Glenn.......still praying hard. .....for you all!!

 

Same here, Glenn, we're sending em skyward for you! Tell your wife to hang in there, and that we're all praying. Check back when you can, we all want to know how things are going.

 

Hopefully no news is good news, and he's just busy pampering and caring for her while she's horizontal and resting. And catching up on HIS rest some.

 

UPDATE, sorry for taking a day to update, wanted to make sure all was good,,,We had a visit to the surgen to remove packing from my wife's nose,,from the day out,,first after surgery, she was wiped out yesterday, and frankly so was I LOL,,taking on all the household responcibilities has been a challenge, I myself am handicapped,,,, Wife got flying colors report from DR, I was able to see through a scope the area of the surgery and patch,,all CLEAN no infection and healing nicely YEEEHAAAA ,,,now next in line is a to see a neurologist, we must have her ceribral pressure checked,,since the patch , she is producing fluid,,and MAY have nowhere to go,,if HIGH,,,they will concider a secound operation to place a shunt to control pressure ,,,we will cross that bridge once there,,,will keep all updated, once again thanks for the continued support, and caring, Glenn and family !!!

 

Great news, Glenn! Forever in our prayers.

 

Great to hear, pal, great to hear!!
We'll all keep on praying and you all just keep doing what needs doing.
As always, we're here for ya!!
Take Care!!!

 

scary thing. I hope all goes well, you both will be in my prayers tonight.
good luck.

 

Hi all!
Just checking in to say hello and wondering how your wife's recovery is coming along, Glenn. Am assuming she's doing well, but just making sure. Continuing with prayers and good thoughts!!
Take Care!!
Vicky

 

Thanks Vickey, Yes sorry for not updating this link have been overwhelmed with all of my chores,,wife can not lift anything for 1 month,,I have been doing all household chores,,running shopping ,,,care of child etc,,worn out, As for the wife, she is doing quite well,,we have to see a neurologist to have spinal to check if pressure is normal ,,if high have to go to next step,,to control the pressure,,maybe a shunt,,maybe meds to decrease pressure,,do not know yet,,on the lite side ,,,just this Monday she returned to work at school in a clerical position,,sitting , answering phones etc,,LITE DUTY work only,,for one month,,,Thanks all for your continued caring, Glenn

 

Good to hear that your wife is on the mend.

 

That's great. I'm sure that it will only take 1 month. You never know with doctors.

 

Glad to hear things are going well!!!
Wish you luck playing Mr. Mom.......hey that fits right in with your new moniker "Mother Hen" doesn't it !!!!
Will continue prayers and good thoughts that things continue to improve.
Take Care!!!!!!

 

I wish her speedy recovery.

 

Thank you very much, And a warm welcome to the MG forums,,Im honered your first post is caring tward my family, Glenn