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Jeff Head Update for 4/29/10
4/29/10
| Gail Head
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.
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To: Gail_Head
YAY!!!
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posted on
04/29/2010 5:52:12 AM PDT
by
Lazamataz
("We beat the Soviet Union. Then we became them." -- Lazamataz, 2005)
To: Gail_Head
BTW you are now a Posting Pro and a FREEPER!
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posted on
04/29/2010 5:52:57 AM PDT
by
Lazamataz
("We beat the Soviet Union. Then we became them." -- Lazamataz, 2005)
To: Gail_Head
Sending mega prayers for Jeff and his fmaily.
Additional prayers for Jeff's team of doctors!
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posted on
04/29/2010 5:53:40 AM PDT
by
CAluvdubya
(We need a Commander-in-Chief, not a professor of Law standing at the lectern-Palin 2010)
To: Gail_Head
Oh, one last thing, I am The Keeper of the Totals for the fund- and time-raiser thread. Do you have an update?
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posted on
04/29/2010 5:53:58 AM PDT
by
Lazamataz
("We beat the Soviet Union. Then we became them." -- Lazamataz, 2005)
To: Gail_Head
Continued prayers for Jeff!
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posted on
04/29/2010 5:55:38 AM PDT
by
humblegunner
(Pablo is very wily)
To: Gail_Head; Squantos; Travis McGee; FreedomPoster
Gail -
Jeff and your family continue to be in our heart and prayers.
Steve
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posted on
04/29/2010 5:57:19 AM PDT
by
SLB
(23rd Artillery Group, Republic of South Vietnam, Aug 1970 - Aug 1971.)
To: Gail_Head
My thoughts and my prayers are with you and your family.
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posted on
04/29/2010 5:58:05 AM PDT
by
SamiGirl
To: Gail_Head
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posted on
04/29/2010 5:58:30 AM PDT
by
Eagle of Liberty
(I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve - STUPAK)
To: Gail_Head
I’ll say a prayer for a “Great American” and his family.
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posted on
04/29/2010 5:59:37 AM PDT
by
Surfer Bert
(Remember when seconds count police are only minutes away)
To: Gail_Head; Jeff Head
Hang in there y’all. Prayers up...
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posted on
04/29/2010 6:01:01 AM PDT
by
Dead Corpse
(III, Alarm and Muster)
To: Gail_Head
We continue to remember Jeff, you and the rest of the family in our prayers.
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posted on
04/29/2010 6:01:31 AM PDT
by
nina0113
To: Gail_Head
God bless you as you go through this journey with Jeff, Gail. I left my prayers for him on the other thread, but wanted to let you know that you are included in my prayers as well.
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posted on
04/29/2010 6:03:45 AM PDT
by
xsmommy
To: Gail_Head
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posted on
04/29/2010 6:07:16 AM PDT
by
Travis McGee
(---www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com---)
To: Gail_Head
Prayers for you and Jeff from Southern New Hampshire, too!
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posted on
04/29/2010 6:10:18 AM PDT
by
Redleg Duke
(RAT Hunting Season started the evening of March 21st, 2010!)
To: Gail_Head
Thank you, Gail. You did just fine.
God bless you and Jeff. Continued prayers for you all here.
We miss him and his invaluable contributions.
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posted on
04/29/2010 6:11:05 AM PDT
by
patriot08
(TEXAS GAL- born and bred and proud of it!)
To: Gail_Head; Jeff Head; Lazamataz
I will keep praying for Jeff and for you, Gail.
Your faith is awesome!
Thanks for the link to this thread, Laz.
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posted on
04/29/2010 6:11:13 AM PDT
by
ohioWfan
(Proud Mom of a Bronze Star recipient!)
To: Gail_Head
To: Gail_Head
God is holding both of you in the palm of His hand. The power of prayer ...
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posted on
04/29/2010 6:12:28 AM PDT
by
Mountain Mary
(Jack Bauer Motto: " I don't want revenge. I just want justice")
To: Gail_Head; Jeff Head
Waiting with you. Praying all the way for you.
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posted on
04/29/2010 6:13:59 AM PDT
by
MestaMachine
(Gubmintfood. Somewhere in the world, a ‘rat is starvin’)
To: Gail_Head
Continued love and prayers for you, Jeff and your entire family. I sincerely hope that these surgeries will bring Jeff relief from his pain and will allow him to spread the word of the lord and his love for this country as only he can.
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posted on
04/29/2010 6:15:35 AM PDT
by
commish
(Freedom tastes sweetest to those who have fought to preserve it.)
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