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.

[editor-surveyor]

Jeff Head Prayer ping!
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[big'ol_freeper]

God bless

[1000 silverlings]

prayers for Jeff

[McGavin999]

Thank you so much Gail, please know that we are praying for Jeff just as hard as we can.

[AFreeBird]

You’re doing fine Gail. Prayers to you, Jeff, and the rest of your family.

Godspeed on a good outcome and recovery.

[RnMomof7]

Praying for his salvation

[easternsky]

May God Strengthen you and Jeff, We miss Him Greatly,and We put you both in the Lords Hands, He does all things Well.

[AuntB]

Thank you so much for keeping us in the loop. Our thoughts are with you and Jeff every day.

[beachn4fun]

Hello Gail

Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to update us on Jeff.

Prayers continue

[cubreporter]

prayers for Jeff and all those who love him.

[BlessedBeGod]

More prayers on the way!

[Melian]

God, bless Jeff Head. Heal him and help him. Bring support for his loving family. I ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen

[jtill]

Thank you for the update on Jeff.

Prayers continue for Jeff and you.

May the hands, hearts and minds of tomorrows surgical team be guided by God alone.

[wagglebee]

Prayers for Jeff and his family.

[wagglebee]

Special Prayer Ping

Please pray for one of the finest FReepers ever, Jeff Head, his wife Gail and their family.

He had surgery for cancer the other day and is making good progress.

Please post your prayers to Jeff Head and Gail_Head.

Thanks and God Bless.

[Al B.]

Prayers continuing for Jeff, Gail and their family. Truly one of the finest FReepers I’ve known. God bless them all.

[floriduh voter]

You got it.

[brivette]

amen.

[blueyon]

Prayers

[LibertyRocks]

My prayers continue for Jeff, and for you as well, Gail. Thank you so much for taking the time to update us here.