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Posted on 04/29/2010 5:31:17 AM PDT by 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.
thx thx
PRAYERS N HUGS.
Always in my prayers...
Many prayers.
Gail, you did just fine!
Thank you for the update.
4/30 is Pray for Jeff Head Day—and prayer for you too for being such a great wife to him.
God bless you both.
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I will be lifting Gail and Jeff up to the Lord in prayer all day tomorrow.
Thanks for taking the time to update all of us at FR.
Please tell Jeff we are thinking of him, and praying for him.
God Bless you both.
Prayers for you Gail and Jeff.
God Bless you and yours.
Prayers that all goes well and the surgeion’s abilities are blessed by God.
Gail, please keep us updated. Thanks!
Prayers for a smooth operation tomorrow and for the continued strength of his family.
Jeff and his wife are always in my prayers now... Thanks for the ping.
Hi Amy, can you ping Amy’s Place with Gail’s update on Jeff’s progress? Many thanks, TCP
Prayers for Jeff’s complete recovery.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you & Jeff at this time...
28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.]
29 Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me, for I am gentle (meek) and humble (lowly) in heart, and you will find rest (relief and ease and refreshment and recreation and blessed quiet) for your souls.
30 For My yoke is wholesome (useful, good--not harsh, hard, sharp, or pressing, but comfortable, gracious, and pleasant), and My burden is light and easy to be borne.
Psalm 61
1 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.
2 From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
3 For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
4 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
We are praying, Gail! :::cyber HUG:::
Prayers from CT for Jeff and Gail.
One for you too Gail! Trust me, I know how tough this is for you...
God Bless
Thank you so much for keeping us informed! Prayers continue...
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