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.
Prayers continue, for you, your father & mother, and the rest of the family.
Thank you for the Ping to the Update, Dear Meg, and my Heartfelt Prayers are Ascending.
Selah!
Well good to know.
I am incommunicado - tried to resign from FR but so far it hasn’t “TAKEN”....SO I can still post!! But not for much longer probably....LOL.
Am in stealth mode.
Love ya!
Renewed prayer on the way.
Dustin said that he visited with Jeff and Gail today. Jeff had a rough weekend, but is progressing with recovery. Was on ventilator after surgery, came off Sunday!! He is able to maintain respirations independently. He is able to move legs, arms, etc. He knows where he is at, recognizes who he is with, etc. Dr. reported all cancer was removed!!
Keep praying, y'all! His continued recovery is now what we need be praying for... and that the cancer stays GONE!
Pray for Gail, and of course the family, too!
Gail, still keeping Jeff, you, and your family and friends in my prayers. Take care. Tell Jeff we’re all pulling for him.
I’m still praying for you and Jeff, Gail.
In Jesus’ Holy Name.
Amen.
My dad is recovering well, he had his 3rd and last surgery on Tuesday (8 hours) to complete the bone graft which they were unable to do during the major surgery due to time constraints. They will be moving him from the ICU unit to a regular room as soon as one is open The doctors are impressed with his response to the surgery at this point and the hopes are that he can be back in Idaho in July instead of August. They are waiting to do the radiation for 5 months so that will require a trip back to Texas this fall. But at this point we are somewhat relieved to have this step of the treatment complete, and hopefully the trials will all be downhill from here, instead of the endless uphill battle we seem to have been fighting lately. We as a family thank you all for your thoughts and prayers and will continue to keep you updated as we have more information.
Sincerely -
Becki Hagen (Jeff Head’s Daughter)
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.