willland Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 My mom is having a pericardial window performed on Saturday morning for an unexpected pericardial effusion. Not too much fluid buildup but enough for concern for an otherwise very healthy 86.5 years old woman. All prayers will be greatly appreciated. My sister is flying from Asheville, NC to Macon, Ga this afternoon to be with her for the surgery on Friday morning. My family and I will drive up Saturday morning. My understanding is that during the pericardial window the doctor cuts away part of the pericardium and inserts a tube for the excess fluid to drain. She will also have an antibiotic drip to prevent infection. Please pray for the doctor to have wisdom and skills to perform the procedure excellently with no complications, no infection to set in, and full recovery. Also please pray for my mom to be able to endure the pain of the chest tub removal which has been described as "worse than childbirth". Thank you all, Bill 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Prayers sent. Surgeries and recoveries are never easy and the older you are the harder it is. I hope everything is text book perfect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 You have it Bill. Bless her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Prayers said for everyone. You too. Smile. WMcD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akdave Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Praying for all of the above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Definitely praying for your family willand. All the best to all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRR Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Prayers and good thoughts sent to your Mom and your whole family Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Thanks so much guys, this means a lot. Michael(Youthman) just called me to pray with me and I am super grateful for his friendship. Strength in numbers. Bill 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniper Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Prayers sent..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 You got it Bill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted June 23, 2016 Moderators Share Posted June 23, 2016 Prayers sent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Positive thoughts sent for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzog Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Prayers sent! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prerich Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I stand in agreement with you Willand!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Best wishes for your Mom and family, and for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twk123 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Prayers sent to you and your Mom for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. I had no idea what a pericardial window was until I Googled it, it looks like a pretty intense operation but I know and pray that the doctor will use all his skills and wisdom and your Mom will come though just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Prayers sent... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 (edited) Prayers sent...willland... What is your Mom's name? God loves names. Sorry if I missed it earlier in thread. Edited June 23, 2016 by babadono 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Prayers sent...willland... What is your Mom's name? God loves names. Sorry if I missed it earlier in thread. Her name is Betty Land. Thanks for asking. Again strength in numbers. Thanks again guys, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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