Jeff Head Update for 4/29/10

4/29/10 | Gail Head

[Gail_Head]

I have no idea if I'm doing this right, so I hope somebody can fix whatever I mess up. I am so sorry for not posting sooner, but the last couple of days have been a blur. The surgery on Tuesday didn't actually start until noon even though we signed in at 7:30 am and they took Jeff to the OR around 10:30. We got our final report at 10 pm. By 11:00 pm I was able to go to his room in the ICU. He did very well during the surgery. Coming out of the anesthesia was a little difficult and we have spent the last day and a half trying to get him on the right meds that will balance his comfort level with the need to "recover" before the next surgery. Last night was the first time since Monday night that either of us got more than an hour or so of real sleep. You wouldn't think six hours is very much, but at this point it was heaven.

Jeff is doing very well with vitals, breathing, etc. He has not had any food or liquids by mouth and today he will get some ice chips and maybe liquids. He's not too concerned, though, because he doesn't want to have to worry about the prep for tomorrow. The surgery for tomorrow will start at 6:30 am. It is expected to last about 14 hours. I will try to do better getting back to you after this next one.

Thank you all for the tremendous outpouring of prayers, love, and concern. It means a great deal to us to know you are there. Our faith, our family, and our friends have made it possible for us to get this far. I know they will carry us through.

[MEG33]

Healing Prayers going up for you..

[MEG33]

Thank you, Amy!

[JustAmy]

Looks like I didn’t need the link since I posted it here instead of at Amy’s. :^ )

[amom]

Thank you for the ping Issaquahking. A bttt for others to see too.

[exhaustedmomma]

I'm tired of pussyfooting around. So, I am just gonna go for it. I sent my son on a mission: See if there is anything Jeff, Gail, and/or that family needs.

Over, and over, and over... their response has been the same: PRAY!

FReepers... PRAY! I know y'all are praying. But, I am telling you... it is FReeper Prayer Time!!

pray w/o ceasing!!

em

[Grammy]

Thanks for the update Gail. Still praying for you both.

[MEG33]

Amen

[tiki]

Prayer bump.

[MEG33]

In case you missed Gail’s update.

[yorkie]

Jeff has a 14 hour surgery ahead of him tomorrow. PLEASE be in prayer, for the Everlasting Physician to guide the surgeons hands, every step of the way. And, for every one in attendance to the surgery be surgically sterile, and guided by God to handle each procedure with His Perfection! Amen.

[Dr. Eckleburg]

Prayers for God to protect Jeff through his surgery and return him to good health and his family.

[WVNan]

Praying without ceasing as requested. Thank your son for being a messenger.

[WVNan]

I did, and am praying without ceasing. Holding Jeff and Gail up before the throne of God for skillful doctors, and a successful operation. Then for the miracles to follow.

[ForGod'sSake]

Well done! Thank you for the good news update about Jeff. May God guide the surgeons hands and continue to bless you and yours.

[TotusTuus]

Continued prayers for you and Jeff ma’am. May God’s Blessing, through thick and thin, remain on you both.

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Gail and Jeff - blessings and thanksgiving for the good report from Thursday and an even better report to come today, Friday!

And, Laz, I am just a bit jealous...that onyx is the only one you will marry!!! LOL

[Condor51]

You did just fine.
Continued prayers for Jeff and a speedy recovery

[NewCenturions]

Continuing prayers...

[John O]

Praying.

[Lazamataz]

And, Laz, I am just a bit jealous...that onyx is the only one you will marry!!! LOL

Don't get me wrong....

.... we can still hit it.