mom4him Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 (edited) UPDATE: Richard can through very good with surgery. He does have two wounds one on his tummy and one on the back where the fistula was He will have a wound vac on the latter. Dr put him in ICU as a precautionary but sounded hopeful that he would be moved to intermediate tomorrow. He was awake and alert very quickly after surgery so that was good. She said that it was a very clean surgery. She was expecting a lot of scar tissue from the previous surgeries but said you would never have know he had surgery before. He has had a lot of spasms across his stomach. It is almost like it knocks the wind out of him. We are now looking forward moving forward and possibly home in 5-7 days. Some of you may remember when we spent 3 1/2 months in various hospitals the summer of 2010. Well, we are there again. Our oldest son who is in a power chair, c6 quad, has another area that is needing surgery. This one isn't near as bad but is going to be an extensive surgery. The surgeon felt that he would only need to be in the hospital for about a wk and could then do the rest of his recoup at home. Please pray for us. We need wisdom for us and for the surgeon. We will meet with her tomorrow to make some final decissions. Mean while I am zipping between our home and the hospital(45 min away) 2 to 3 times a day. I am hoping I can go once tomorrow, spend 3-4 hrs and be back home by middle of the afternoon. I was worn out before he ended up in the hospital because of all the extra tests, late nights, early morning, extra transfers, STRESS! the list just keeps going on. Please pray for strength for me also. I don't know when I will be back to check this but know that I am so very grateful for your prayers. Prayer is what got us through last time. Edited September 12, 2012 by mom4him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKidAcademy Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 prayers for your family :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LMV Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 :grouphug: and prayers are coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Of course. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in OH Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I remember his previous surgery. Lifting all of you in prayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Happy to pray for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Praying here!!! :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dsmith Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 :grouphug:Prayers going up for your family, your son, and all involved in his surgery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mommyfaithe Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Prayers for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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speedmom4 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 :grouphug: Prayers! Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mom4him Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Thanks everyone. I have truly walked in peace today. I got almost 9 hrs sleep last night, which felt wonderful. When I got to the hospital he had been running a low grade temp again. Come to find out someone dropped the ball and he had missed 2 iv antibiotics. That was taken care of and will possibly be ready for surgery on Thursday. I know God has a plan and it is a good plan. Is 43:1-3 has been running through my heart all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 praying:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I'm sorry that he missed his i.v.'s. I'm glad that you're there to advocate for him. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Thanks for the update. Praying for you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 I'm sorry that he missed his i.v.'s. I'm glad that you're there to advocate for him. :grouphug: Thanks, Jean. It does concern me as I am only there about a 1/2 day each day this time around. He isn't near as sick as he was before though either so I know I can trust when he said he didn't get something or did get something. When he has surgery and a few days after I plan on being there 24/7. Please pray for my strength and energy for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetobehome Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Sandy, I am praying for your family and your son. May our Lord, the Prince of Peace, comfort you at this time as you rest in Him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 I so appreciate the prayer support. Richard is scheduled for surgery tomorrow at 7 a.m. The Surgeon had originally said probably Thursday but he spiked a pretty good temp again last night, lots of yuck coming out the wound, etc. She came in this morning and said she felt she just needed to go in, get it cleaned out and hopefully get him back on the way to healing. Please keep my two youngest in prayer also, especially my youngest son. This seems to be bothering him a lot. I think he is afraid that we are headed back to when Richard was so sick two years ago and many times didn't see the kids but every 7-8 days. He gets to feeling abandoned pretty easy. Trusting that Gods plan is in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxmum Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:Praying for all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 I posted an update on my first post.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I'm glad that the surgery went well. Still praying for recovery. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Thank you for the update. I am so glad the surgery went well. Continuing to pray.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 Richard has had a couple very rough days. He spent the night last night 'trying' to throw up. With limited diaphragm being sick to his stomach is not easy. After the night before of no sleep and still a very sicky stomach this morning he is beyond exhausted. Please continue to pray. He needs to be able to eat, keep it down and have the food start to digest and pass through his colostomy correctly. Thanks to all that have stuck with us thus far. Prayer works.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Continuing to pray. I hope he gets some rest and that he can eat without difficulty. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 Doing better this afternoon. He has kept juice and jello down. I think he will go for the big guns this evening, maybe some toast. Blessings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Doing better this afternoon. He has kept juice and jello down. I think he will go for the big guns this evening, maybe some toast.Blessings Wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 UPDATE:Richard can through very good with surgery. He does have two wounds one on his tummy and one on the back where the fistula was He will have a wound vac on the latter. Dr put him in ICU as a precautionary but sounded hopeful that he would be moved to intermediate tomorrow. He was awake and alert very quickly after surgery so that was good. She said that it was a very clean surgery. She was expecting a lot of scar tissue from the previous surgeries but said you would never have know he had surgery before. He has had a lot of spasms across his stomach. It is almost like it knocks the wind out of him. We are now looking forward moving forward and possibly home in 5-7 days. Some of you may remember when we spent 3 1/2 months in various hospitals the summer of 2010. Well, we are there again. Our oldest son who is in a power chair, c6 quad, has another area that is needing surgery. This one isn't near as bad but is going to be an extensive surgery. The surgeon felt that he would only need to be in the hospital for about a wk and could then do the rest of his recoup at home. Please pray for us. We need wisdom for us and for the surgeon. We will meet with her tomorrow to make some final decissions. Mean while I am zipping between our home and the hospital(45 min away) 2 to 3 times a day. I am hoping I can go once tomorrow, spend 3-4 hrs and be back home by middle of the afternoon. I was worn out before he ended up in the hospital because of all the extra tests, late nights, early morning, extra transfers, STRESS! the list just keeps going on. Please pray for strength for me also. I don't know when I will be back to check this but know that I am so very grateful for your prayers. Prayer is what got us through last time. Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Just seeing this. Adding your son and family to my list. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 Thanks ladies. Yes, Jean, I have been doing the happy dance this afternoon. They are looking at us going home on Monday if all continues to goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) I thought I would give an update. It looks promising that Richard will be dismissed tomorrow. His system finally seems to be getting a start and he is eating better. They want to dismiss him with a wound vac but there is something in the beginning of the surgeons notes about a fistula and Medi Care won't cover so they are trying to get that straitened out. Please pray that they can figure it out so he can continue with the wound vac. I speeds healing up greatly. I have so appreciated the prayers and encouraging words. Edited September 19, 2012 by mom4him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Oh, I hope that he can go home tomorrow! Continuing to pray for healing. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Thank you for the update -- so happy you had good stuff to share. Continuing to pray.:grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 :D I was able to take Richard home yesterday evening. He seems weak/low energy but he has been through a lot in the last 3 wks. So glad to be home and have him home.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 glad it all went well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I'm glad that he's home. I hope he continues to recover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Praying for a quick recovery :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 :D I was able to take Richard home yesterday evening. He seems weak/low energy but he has been through a lot in the last 3 wks.So glad to be home and have him home.:001_smile: What a blessing to have him home! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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