RoughCollie Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 My son Stephen is having surgery at 8 a.m. I would appreciate prayers and good thoughts for him, the surgeon, and the other medical care providers. I'd also appreciate prayers for the long-term success of the surgery; the success rate is only 50%. He'll be coming home afterward. I remember when this surgery necessitated a weeklong hospital stay. Recovery period is long (6-8 weeks total), and there is a lot of pain during the first couple of weeks. He has a very low pain threshold, and I am going to do my best to persuade the surgeon to prescribe something that will actually work. That 325/5 percocet didn't do much for the pain last month when Stephen had surgery for a different problem, even when I gave him Motrin between doses, as the doctor suggested. My husband took Stephen to the hospital and will stay with him until I get there. I have to clean Stephen's room before I go, now that he's out of it. I hope Stephen's insurance covers a visiting nurse as the wound care will be complicated, and I don't know anything about it. Those are my two biggest worries: Stephen's pain and wound care. Thanks for your help! RC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Praying for you and an excellent recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Will be in prayer for you and your dear boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Praying for your son and a speedy recovery. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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elegantlion Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 My thoughts are with him and your family at this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Prays for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Impish Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Praying :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 It's 8 on the nose and will pray!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdkidsmom Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Prayed for your son and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithr Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Thinking of you and your son and wishing all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Praying at 8:05. I'll remember all of you in Mass this morning. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Halcyon Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Praying for steven and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 :grouphug: prayers :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Praying for Stephen's surgery and recovery, and for you as you care for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 praying for Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Thank you. Stephen got out of surgery at 9:30, and he's in the recovery room. DH is with him. I'm on my way to the hospital. Thank you again for your prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhudson Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Praying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PentecostalMom Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Prayers here, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I'm praying for your dear son and you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I started to pray last night since I was asleep when it was 8 am for you. I'm assuming he's out of surgery but am praying for a good outcome and recovery. Give us an update when you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Saw this a little late but I have prayed for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Prayers here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Praying you all through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddlemomma Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I know I'm late, as I just saw this, but I'm praying for his swift recovery, great pain management this time, no complications or infection, and that he is one of those in the 50% that recover. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 :grouphug: Prayers and strength for you and family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extendedforecast Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Prayers said for pain meds to work and swift healing for your Stephen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Praying for a great outcome, swift healing and minimal pain for Stephen, and fortitude and strength for him and the family in the time of healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Thank you so much for your prayers. Stephen is home from the hospital already! He was ready leave when I arrived, but getting the paperwork done took awhile. His pain level is 2 or 3, and I'm trying to get him to go to bed. He woke up from anesthesia cheerful and talkative, as always. The surgery took longer than expected because the problem was bigger than the surgeon expected it to be. As a consequence, wound care will be easy, not complicated, because the wound is closed and has a drain. If left open, I would have had to pack it with guaze three times a day. I scheduled this for today so that the surgeon would be available all week, in case Stephen needs more pain meds. Right now, he's fine mostly because of the meds they gave him during surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I am glad to hear that it went well and I truly hope the pain management continues to be successful. I will be keeping Stephen and your whole family in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I'm glad that I can finally get on the boards to find out how he's doing. I'm glad that he's home. I'm glad that his wound care is easy. I"m glad that he has you as a mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto5blessings Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Prayed, RC. Especially for your son's pain and a nurse to help with wound care. Pamela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalypso Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I'm so glad to hear everything has gone well. I hope the recovery is easy on both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I'm happy he is doing so well! I hope he has a swift and uneventful recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 So far, so good. Stephen still hasn't gone to bed, and we've been home for nearly 9 hours. When I finally persuade him to go to bed, I'm going to send his cell phone with him so he can call me if he needs anything at all in the middle of the night. His pain level on painkillers is mild right now. The worst pain will be during the next 4 days. I scheduled the surgery for today so the surgeon would be available to prescribe a stronger drug than percocet 325/5 if necessary. Luckily, this all took place locally. Last month when Stephen had surgery, it was in Pittsburgh and the doctor wouldn't prescribe a stronger pain med unless we bought Stephen to his office -- and a long car trip the day or two after surgery would have been too painful for him. We handled it with pain meds we already had at home, which were a stronger version of the same med. We really appreciate your prayers and kind words. Thank you very much! You all are the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 You will be in prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Hope he does just fine and his pain is manageable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Just popping in for an update. Glad things are going well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 praying for a peaceful night for all of you.... ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Glad to hear he's doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflections Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I'm glad it is going smoothly. But, I hope you get some rest in there too! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 I had a good idea last night. I set the alarms on S's cell phone to go off when he had to take his pain meds at 12:30, 4:30, and 8:30. Since the longest stretch those meds will last is 6 hours, I woke him up at 2:30 to make absolutely sure that he had taken the 12:30 dose. He had, and he went right back to sleep. I didn't want to take the chance that he had turned off the alarm and left himself without pain meds on board. Using a cell phone alarm is easy. I'd never done it before, but man, it can be useful! Thanks again for your prayers. Today is the test day to see if the pain meds are sufficiently strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Continued prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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