kbutton Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Praying for her and for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Thinking of you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 I don't know what is happening any more. She doesn't appear to be sedated at the moment. I don't have any other updates. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 You’re in our thoughts! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Praying... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 So sorry to hear the emotional rollercoaster is continuing. That is such a difficult position to be in, especially from afar. I hope for positive news soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 She is in surgery right now 44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Praying they can clean out any source of infection and the antibiotics kick in for good healing. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamonlyone Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Praying for your sister! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Thinking of your sister Melissa and hoping that the surgery has gone well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Melissa in Australia Posted February 9, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2022 Operation over was successful thank you all for your thought and prayers in this difficult time. greatly appreciated 77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace Hopper Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, Melissa in Australia said: Operation over was successful thank you all for your thought and prayers in this difficult time. greatly appreciated Oh good! She will remain in my thoughts. I pray there will be no lingering infection. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Melissa in Australia said: Operation over was successful thank you all for your thought and prayers in this difficult time. greatly appreciated So glad to hear that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 So glad the surgery is over. Hope recovery goes well for her (especially after everything she has been through) and she gets to eat real food soon! What a relief that she's had the surgery and it was successful. Thanks for updating. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Oh I'm so happy to see this! ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraw4321 Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 6 hours ago, Melissa in Australia said: Operation over was successful thank you all for your thought and prayers in this difficult time. greatly appreciated Hallelujah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Great news!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 I'm so glad to hear this, @Melissa in Australia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 So glad that surgery is done! Continued thoughts and light for her healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Sending hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Great news. I hope she has an easy and smooth recovery. I am so glad things turned out so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CT Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Great news. Hope patient & mum & sister & kids are all finally getting a full night's sleep. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Oh my gosh! I hadn't been online much yesterday and missed that her gallbladder had burst! The pain must have been unbearable! There is NO excuse for the hospital having allowed that to happen. It makes me sick that she has suffered so much when the surgery could have prevented most of it for her. I am very relieved that the surgery was a success -- if your mother is allowed to be with her, please tell her to make sure to watch for any signs of infection. I'm sure they are giving your sister antibiotics, but considering that they waited until her gallbladder actually burst before operating, I would be verifying everything they are doing for her now, just to be extra-cautious. Praying and sending positive thoughts for her recovery!!! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Wonderful news!!! Prayers continue for a complete recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, Catwoman said: Oh my gosh! I hadn't been online much yesterday and missed that her gallbladder had burst! The pain must have been unbearable! There is NO excuse for the hospital having allowed that to happen. It makes me sick that she has suffered so much when the surgery could have prevented most of it for her. I am very relieved that the surgery was a success -- if your mother is allowed to be with her, please tell her to make sure to watch for any signs of infection. I'm sure they are giving your sister antibiotics, but considering that they waited until her gallbladder actually burst before operating, I would be verifying everything they are doing for her now, just to be extra-cautious. Praying and sending positive thoughts for her recovery!!! When I needed emergency gallbladder surgery, the pain was unbearable before. I can't even imagine how much pain she was in. I'm so glad to hear that the surgery was successful @Melissa in Australia! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamerGirl Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 My heart was in my throat just reading the not so great update from the last page to the very good update surgery and today all being ok. I cannot imagine what your family must be going through. But finally glad all is truly well and not a one step forward and two steps back scenario. Wishes for your sister's recovery and for the entire family to have a calm few days of peace and rest. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 Thank you everyone so much your positive thoughts and prayers have really helped my sister is recovering very well. There is even talk of her possibly going home tomorrow. 44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Yay! That's such great news!!! The long ride home in the car will probably be tough for her -- every bump in the road might hurt -- so make sure she has plenty of painkillers on hand. Her kids will be so excited to see her! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Wonderful news! It will feel so good (for everyone) when she's home! 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, Catwoman said: Yay! That's such great news!!! The long ride home in the car will probably be tough for her -- every bump in the road might hurt -- so make sure she has plenty of painkillers on hand. Her kids will be so excited to see her! Oh, good point! Small tip: we moved cross country two weeks after I had a hysterectomy. Every bump in the road was an “ouch!” Having a pillow to clutch in front of my stomach/pelvic area really helped. And painkillers. I had a chihuahua sitting on my lap pillow, too, and the comfort she gave was huge, so maybe pick up a puppy for the ride home! Ha! Just kidding on that one. The pillow was indispensable though. 😊 4 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Spryte said: Oh, good point! Small tip: we moved cross country two weeks after I had a hysterectomy. Every bump in the road was an “ouch!” Having a pillow to clutch in front of my stomach/pelvic area really helped. And painkillers. I had a chihuahua sitting on my lap pillow, too, and the comfort she gave was huge, so maybe pick up a puppy for the ride home! Ha! Just kidding on that one. The pillow was indispensable though. 😊 Yes! The pillow is a great idea! It really helps. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 5 hours ago, Catwoman said: Oh my gosh! I hadn't been online much yesterday and missed that her gallbladder had burst! The pain must have been unbearable! There is NO excuse for the hospital having allowed that to happen. It makes me sick that she has suffered so much when the surgery could have prevented most of it for her. I am very relieved that the surgery was a success -- if your mother is allowed to be with her, please tell her to make sure to watch for any signs of infection. I'm sure they are giving your sister antibiotics, but considering that they waited until her gallbladder actually burst before operating, I would be verifying everything they are doing for her now, just to be extra-cautious. Praying and sending positive thoughts for her recovery!!! Years ago, a hospital near DH’s work did just this. The surgeon on call played( use your choice of words here) around and DH’s gallbladder burst. According to DH, he wasn’t in as much pain right after it burst for a tiny bit. Then it was tremendous. I had to ride that hospital’s tush to make sure he got the care needed and push for things that would have been standard at any other hospital. I still remember that surgeon’s name clearly and can’t believe he is still in practice. OP- I hope for your sister she has an easy recovery now. Tell her it is ok to just take it easy for a bit. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 16 minutes ago, itsheresomewhere said: Years ago, a hospital near DH’s work did just this. The surgeon on call played( use your choice of words here) around and DH’s gallbladder burst. According to DH, he wasn’t in as much pain right after it burst for a tiny bit. Then it was tremendous. I had to ride that hospital’s tush to make sure he got the care needed and push for things that would have been standard at any other hospital. I still remember that surgeon’s name clearly and can’t believe he is still in practice. OP- I hope for your sister she has an easy recovery now. Tell her it is ok to just take it easy for a bit. I'm sorry about your poor DH - that must have been awful. I've had similar situations when doctors didn't believe me in what truly was a medical emergency. It's awful enough to be scared and in pain but then to have all of that doubted by medical professionals makes it so much worse. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 31 minutes ago, Kassia said: I'm sorry about your poor DH - that must have been awful. I've had similar situations when doctors didn't believe me in what truly was a medical emergency. It's awful enough to be scared and in pain but then to have all of that doubted by medical professionals makes it so much worse. The kicker was they knew it was extremely inflamed and full of stones. The surgeon was actually on the golf course according to a nurse. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 14 minutes ago, itsheresomewhere said: The kicker was they knew it was extremely inflamed and full of stones. The surgeon was actually on the golf course according to a nurse. I'm not a vengeful person but I would want something bad to happen to that surgeon. That is horrible. 😞 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 1 minute ago, Kassia said: I'm not a vengeful person but I would want something bad to happen to that surgeon. That is horrible. 😞 It might not be acceptable to some but I have always hoped his golf games were full of sand traps and water hazards. Lol 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 my sister is home, discharged form hospital. The hospital needed the bed. She was flown home by Angel flights. resting and recovering very well. tank you once again everyone for you prayers and positive thoughts. 40 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Wow, what a relief for everyone! So happy she's home and hope all goes well with her recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 That is brilliant Melissa! Wishing for a speedy recovery for your sister. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 I am so glad she’s home. I hope she’s able to get some rest and recover well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Ya, she's home, that's wonderful news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 How wonderful!!! I pray she'll have a quick recovery at home with no further issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 So glad that she's home! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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