Ethel Mertz Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Sounds like your DH is in excellent hands. I hope you can get some rest. Continuing prayers, good thoughts, healing energy heading your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 So, so glad to see your update. Still praying for you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 So happy for good news......get some rest Cat! And hydrate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiof5 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Wonderful news! Will keep praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I am glad to read the update and thank you for taking time to post it. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Continuing to pray for him and you and your ds! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbi in Texas Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 So glad that things are better. That is a great update. Prayers for smooth sailing from here on out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Things seem to be getting better! I'm still sitting here cheering you all on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaS Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Yay! So glad things are getting better. Continuing to pray for you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsintheGarden Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 So glad he's doing better! Hope you all can get some rest, and that your dh continues to improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (((hugs)))still praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I'm glad there's a rest day. Hang in there, get some rest and food, and know we are thinking of you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 :hurray: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I am so glad that he is doing better and that he lives in a time and place where he could access this life saving procedure and healthcare. I hope you are getting some rest yourself. Big hugs to your whole family. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I'm glad things are going better. Best wishes to the whole family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Cat thank you for the update in post 584. I will continue to keep your DH and the doctors and nurses and everyone who is taking care of him in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithr Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Praying, praying, praying and then praying some more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 :grouphug: Thanks for the update, but please don't concern yourself with us. Sending hope and prayers your way. I hope for you to find some time for rest and self care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinRTX Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Thanks for the update. Continuing to pray here. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Thanks for the update. Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Wow. What a weekend. How wonderful for your husband but what a roller coaster ride for all of you. ((( ))) I hope he will continue making good progress. Hang in there. Hooray! for the team who performed the surgeries and their obvious care and concern! Impressive. Many prayers for your husband, you, your son, the donor and family ((( ))), and the medical team helping you through this, Catwoman. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Continuing to pray! Thanks so much for updating us. I hope you and ds are able to get some rest and nutritious food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Still praying here and hoping for more good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom25girls Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Just checking in and continuing to pray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Saying good morning and I hope you and your family have a good day ahead. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne115 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I haven't been on the boards lately so I am just now seeing this thread. Prayers for you and your husband. Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne115 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I haven't been on the boards lately so I am just now seeing this thread. Prayers for you and your husband. Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarinesWife Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Glad to read the update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Just posting continued good thoughts for health, healing, and comfort for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Thinking of you, Cat! Prayers for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Praying for healing and strength. (((Hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Continuing to pray for you all. May the road ahead be smooth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Still thinking of you, and hoping that the next surgery went well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Still praying for your family,Cat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Still thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Continuing to think of all of you! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Praying that things are going well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Adding my prayers. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I hope you're having a nice sleep. Still thinking if you three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Was very happy to read the update and hear how well your husband has been treated. A day of rest sounded like a good idea. You get some rest too. I will continue praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Adding to the prayers for healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMom Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Still praying for all of you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Catwoman Posted January 20, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2016 UPDATE: Sorry I'm taking so long to post updates, but there is so much going on and both my ds and I are exhausted from spending almost 24/7 at the hospital with dh. Some positive news! :hurray: Dh had his second surgery, called the fascia closure, where they basically reopen the incisions to check on the liver, the grafts, the veins, and and arteries to make sure everything is working and that there is no bleeding, and then they pull everything back together (muscle, skin, etc) and sew, suture, and staple the incision (which is HUGE. They call it a Mercedes incision because it's the shape of a Mercedes emblem.) The surgery went very smoothly and the doctors say everything looks excellent. Now our big concerns are infection (because they gave dh drugs to suppress his immune system) and reactions to the drugs he is being given. We also have to hope they are able to quickly find medications that dh can tolerate well, and that they are able to determine the best dosages without too much experimentation. It all seems quite overwhelming, although everyone at the hospital has been very good about explaining things to us and trying to keep us as educated and informed as possible. They also gave us a binder with all sorts of information including a big list of possible side effects to the different drugs, as well as other medical and lifestyle stuff, and reading that stuff was very helpful. The hospital staff has been excellent, from the surgeons all the way to the housekeeping staff. This morning, the housekeeping woman came in to clean dh's room and when she found out where we were staying, she got a pen and paper and drew me a big map of places to shop and eat in the area. It turned out she used to live right by where we're staying so she knows the neighborhood like the back of her hand. It was so sweet of her to take the time to talk to me and to volunteer to draw that whole detailed map for us. We're seeing a lot of that kind of hospitality here, and it is very comforting when we're in such a stressful situation. I mean, our real estate agent showed up in the hospital surgical waiting area during dh's transplant surgery just to see how things were going -- I thought that was pretty exceptional! I'll try to update more as soon as I can. I truly believe all of your prayers and good thoughts are doing wonders for my husband. As I said before, I will never be able to thank all of you enough for your support. 154 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 UPDATE: Sorry I'm taking so long to post updates, but there is so much going on and both my ds and I are exhausted from spending almost 24/7 at the hospital with dh. Some positive news! :hurray: Dh had his second surgery, called the fascia closure, where they basically reopen the incisions to check on the liver, the grafts, the veins, and and arteries to make sure everything is working and that there is no bleeding, and then they pull everything back together (muscle, skin, etc) and sew, suture, and staple the incision (which is HUGE. They call it a Mercedes incision because it's the shape of a Mercedes emblem.) The surgery went very smoothly and the doctors say everything looks excellent. Now our big concerns are infection (because they gave dh drugs to suppress his immune system) and reactions to the drugs he is being given. We also have to hope they are able to quickly find medications that dh can tolerate well, and that they are able to determine the best dosages without too much experimentation. It all seems quite overwhelming, although everyone at the hospital has been very good about explaining things to us and trying to keep us as educated and informed as possible. They also gave us a binder with all sorts of information including a big list of possible side effects to the different drugs, as well as other medical and lifestyle stuff, and reading that stuff was very helpful. The hospital staff has been excellent, from the surgeons all the way to the housekeeping staff. This morning, the housekeeping woman came in to clean dh's room and when she found out where we were staying, she got a pen and paper and drew me a big map of places to shop and eat in the area. It turned out she used to live right by where we're staying so she knows the neighborhood like the back of her hand. It was so sweet of her to take the time to talk to me and to volunteer to draw that whole detailed map for us. We're seeing a lot of that kind of hospitality here, and it is very comforting when we're in such a stressful situation. I mean, our real estate agent showed up in the hospital surgical waiting area during dh's transplant surgery just to see how things were going -- I thought that was pretty exceptional! I'll try to update more as soon as I can. I truly believe all of your prayers and good thoughts are doing wonders for my husband. As I said before, I will never be able to thank all of you enough for your support. So thankful for the positive update! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Thanks Cat, and super glad to hear all is going well. May it continue to do so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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