J.4knee Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Just read this, prayers and good thoughts comming youir way from So Cal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st. patrick Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Gregg, the best prayers and wishes from my family to yours. Hope all is going well. As the father of 4 "little girls" and a "young bride" that I've had for the past 29 years, I know how special the women in our lives are, I just don't understand why they put up with us. Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlton Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Hope all went well with the surgery![Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Landau Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Gregg, Hope that everything went well and wish Paloma a speedy recovery. All the best, Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 A prayer tonight for all of you. Gil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share Posted September 20, 2008 Hi folks! The surgery did happen as planned, they were able to do everything with the laparoscope (as opposed to opening her up). She's in a lot of pain, still. Part of that may have something to do with her not having had major surgery before, and having to deal with that level of pain. The nurses and doctors are great. A good mix of comfort and encouragement. As of last night, she'd gotten up to go to the bathroom 3 times, but hasn't been able to get out in the hall. We've been encouraging her, and will get her moving this morning when we get there. Cathy and I are sleeping at my brother's place about 1/2 hour south of SF. Hopefully she can come home today. I'll write more when we get home. Thanks again everyone for your thoughts and prayers. We're feeling them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderbender Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Great news!!!! I'm so glad that the operation went well!!!! Thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 During the years we spent mostly in the hospital with my first born daughter reconstructing her heart I felt that support. Though raised a believer I was not prepared for being supported on wings of angels. Agnostics and atheists feel free to scoff, but I know for a fact that neither myself nor my wife had the strength alone to deal with hour after hour, day after day, week after week, and months without end of alarms, SAT's in the 50's, and endless crises. It was the first time in my life I experienced personally the "peace that passes all understanding." During that time, my priest said "Dave, when levels of 'fortunate coincedence" reach points at which rational person finds them unbelievable, you should either buy a bunch of lottery tickets or proclaim your faith...maybe both! This I believe! I am so pleased, but not entirely shocked, that it is going well for Paloma. Don't forget to say "Thank You!!" Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Great news Gregg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmikid Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Great! Good news, I'm smiling behind my pc. Most won't understand, but despite some bickering here and there (a necessity for a good relationship) this is a good community. Wishing you strength! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzp Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Gregg, Great news indeed! She'll do much better whan she gets home. I'm sure a great weight is lifted from Cathy's and your shoulders. Take care and good luck! -p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Gregg, I'm happy to hear things went well. Best wishes to Paloma and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Gregg, Glad to hear Paloma's surgery has gone well. Hope she gets through this painful part of recovery soon. Blessings to all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Blacksmith Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 It is great to hear she did well. By now, she should be home and it is easier to recover there. Do get her up and walking, it is VERY important to walk, walk, walk and then walk some more even if she does not feel like it. If you remember, I had blood clots in my legs that went to my lungs and nearly killed me, they might have been avoided if I had walked more, there is no way to know for sure but walking is cheep insurance in any case. As always, please contact me for questions, info or support, Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted September 22, 2008 Author Share Posted September 22, 2008 Hi Wayne! We got home last evening! I spent about three hours last night tracking down a pharmacy that was open after 7 on Sunday night...[] She seems to be doing pretty well. She was in such bad shape before the surgery (was in so much pain from her GERD, she hardly exercised), that her recovery has been slower than average. Yes, we are going to get her up and moving! Thank you so much for your support, particularly the email. Sorry I haven't gotten back to you yet, but I would love to give you a call (later today?). What's a good time? Everyone, thank you so much again, your support warms my heart, and encourages me, Paloma, and our family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Blacksmith Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Thats great to hear! Yes after hours pharmacys are sometimes hard to find, we only have one that I know of within 30 miles of our home and yes we have used it a few times, thankfully it is on the way home from the hospital, the uasual location that you get perscriptions in the middle of the night! Call any time. Use the cell until about 4 to 4:30 then use the home number, the cell does not work at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser SET say Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Late to the party Finster but I am so pleased things went well for Paloma. Will continue to keep all of you in our prayers. I also think your views are spot on so maybe your not as skewed in your views as you might think[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLSamuel Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Thankful Paloma's surgery went well. Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsear Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Glad to hear that all went well. Do keep her active and looking forward to getting out of that hospital. Picasso named his daughter Paloma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted September 25, 2008 Moderators Share Posted September 25, 2008 Glad she is doing well, acid reflux regularly and that bad would be terrible to live with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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