Andy needs surgery

[ramanth]

I wish I had better news.

Andy needs surgery.

There is still a leak. :(

The OR was booked today so he'll either have surgery tomorrow or Saturday.

He's never had surgery before, so he's pretty scared.

*edit* Sorry for being so vague... I'm in a bit of shock.

His surgery will either be Friday or Saturday. Right now he's at his parents house resting. When they have an opening they'll call him. Pretty much he's on standby, but the doctor said the surgery is urgent, so hopefully they'll get him in sooner than later.

After the sugery he'll have to stay in the hospital for 2-3 days. After that, it's a 2-3 week recovery time.

Thanks again for the continued support.

*hugs*

[Barbara]

Kim I can understand that must be scary! But keep your heads up. I am sure the white coats know what they are doing!

Sending best healing thoughts over to you and Andy:)

[trayi52]

Sending lots of prayer and good thoughts your way and of course to Andy that everything will be just fine.

I know he is scared, my husband had open heart surgery and he was very frightened, but he done really well during the surgery. He had lots of prayers and good thoughts for him as Andy has for him.

We are all praying and sending good thoughts to him and to you.

Willie:)

[Edwina's Secretary]

Good thoughts for a good surgery and a rapid recovery!

[RobiLee]

I'm so sorry to hear this, Kimmy. I'm sitting here trying to think of something to say to make you feel better and I'm at a loss for words. I know you are probably so frightened for Andy and scared quite a bit yourself. Hang in there! I'm sure everything is going to be just fine.

I've had my share of surgeries and the only thing I can think of to tell Andy is to try and relax. I know that sounds silly but I find that if I can mentally calm myself down and make my body completely relax that things seem to go so much better and be less painful. I hope that you are able to be there with him before he goes into surgery too. It always helped me to have Alden's hand to squeeze whenever I needed too and also to make me laugh a little. Also, tell him not to be afraid to tell or ask the nurses if he needs anything. They are there to help him and make him as comfortable as possible.

Will the surgery repair the lung and then everything is expected to be ok? I sure do hope so. This is supposed to be such a happy time for you both and I hate that you are having to go through all this. I'll be thinking about you both and keeping you in my prayers.

{{{BIG HUGS}}}.......Robin

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hi God ~

This one is gettin *seer-e-us*, God!
Kia's Daddy - our Buddie - Mister Andy -
still hazza *leak* in hiz air bagz :( ...

We're askin You ta make a *road trip* down here whislt da White Coats
do sum Sir Jury ta fix da *leak*...

Wuld You pleeze be here to Help da White Coats -
an also give a big Gods{{{HUG}}} to Miz Kimmy and
Andy's Mom & Dad whilst they're all *waitin*?

Da whole Pet Talk Fambly will be sendin up Purrayers -
an krossin Pawz & Klawz - till we hear Andy's all *fixed up*!

An we're askin all da Pet Talkerz to lite up da Purrayer Kandilz -
an keep em burnin fur Andy!

THANKs, God!

/s/ the Prayer Pups
.

[jazzcat]

I'm sorry to hear this. Prayers and positive thoughts on the way.

[Killearn Kitties]

All the best Andy! Sending positive vibes your way!!

[Lilith Cherry]

Lots of good thoughts, prayers and wishes are sent to you and Andy... I now it is scary as my husband came very close to death in an accident earlier this year but doctors can do wonderful things so try not to worry.. love and hugs, Lilith

[moosmom]

Kimmy,

I'm so sorry to hear about Andy. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ask the hospital if they have Reiki Therapy. If they do, have them do it on Andy before he goes into surgery. It's relaxation therapy where he wears headphones that play relaxing sounds like waves, waterfalls, etc., and the massage therapist does a relaxing type of massage on him. Believe me, it works!! I had it done when I had my hysterectomy. They even let me wear the headphones into the OR. Please, check it out. It'll definitely help Andy during this stressful time.

My love and hugs to you both!

Donna

[ramanth]

Thanks everyone.

His surgery will either be Friday or Saturday. Right now he's at his parents house resting. When they have an opening they'll call him. Pretty much he's on standby, but the doctor said the surgery is urgent, so hopefully they'll get him in sooner than later.

After the sugery he'll have to stay in the hospital for 2-3 days. After that, it's a 2-3 week recovery time.

Thanks again for the continued support.

*hugs*

[Cookiebaker]

Prayers on the way for Andy (& You!!) for peace & comfort during these next few days and a quick healing too!! {hugs}

[Logan]

((((((((Kimmy and Andy)))))))) Hugs right back to you. I am so sorry that Andy has to have surgery, but hopefully this will take care of his problem, Kimmy.

You keep us posted, as you can, and know that you and Andy are in our prayers, constantly.

Logan

[My Peanuts]

Oh Kimmy, I'm sorry to hear that Andy still has a leak in his lung. Surgery is a big deal, but it could be worse. He will do fine and will be home before you know it. Prayers and hugs are on the way for both of you.

[shais_mom]

Prayers and positive vibes on the way for you all Kimmy. How scary.
When we have people with pneumothoraxes sometimes they have to go in a 'glue' the lung back together. What really surprised me was that they had sent him home with the chest tube!! Our patients stay in the hospital forrreeevver!!
Good luck and take care of yourself!

[pitc9]

I hope he gets in soon and is fixed up in no time!
I pray for you both!! Here I am scared out of my mind about a spinal tap... :o I can't imagine how he must feel :(

~*HUGS*~

[Jods]

Oh no!! I'm sorry hopefully he gets better soon you will be in my thoughts!:(

[molucass]

You guys will be in my thoughts and prayers. :)

[lovemyshiba]

I will be thinking of you both, and Andy will be in my prayers.

My husband had surgery for the first time last year and I was a nervous wreck!!

I hope after the surgery and recovery that this means that everything will be fixed.

[ChrisH]

Oh, Kimmy {{{{{hugs}}}}} You and Andy both are in my thoughts and prayers.

Chris

[Corinna]

Prayers and good vibes being sent from Montana.

[Tonya]

I will continue praying for Andy.

[Kater]

My prayers are with you and Andy during this stressful time. I'm sure you'll feel much better when the surgery is over and he is at home recovering! Let's hope that time gets here SOON! :D
{{{BIG HUGS}}}

[Cincy'sMom]

I am sorry to hear Andy is not doing better :( I totally understand the fear of a first surgery. I had a gall bladder attack Monday night, and now have surgery scheduled for Dec. 7 to have it removed. I am trying to come up with anyway possible to avoid it, but I guess we all have to face some type of surgery sooner or later.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hopefully the surgery will go seamlessly and he'll be recovered in no time.

Please call if you need anything!

[ramanth]

Oh Amy. I'll keep you in my thoughts. I guess one good thing about my laproscopy is that they removed my appendix, so if it ever gave me problems, I wouldn't have to have surgery again.

[zippy-kat]

My thoughts and prayers are with you!

[lynnestankard]

Kim all good vibes and prayers for Andy - he must be so worried as are you and his Mum and Dad - I hope he gets the call soon and after a good op., makes a wonderful recovery.

{{{Hugs}}}} to you all across the miles.

Lynne

[QueenScoopalot]

Prayers coming from Mass. too, that all goes smoothly with the surgery, and Andy will be feeling better soon.

[Karen]

Andy will be in our prayers, maybe he'll get a cool scar from it? Visits with Sir Hury are never fun, tell him no screaming and NO biting the doctor, despite any advice he gets from certain furry members of Pet Talk.

Pssst - are we allowed to send him lots of fattening goodies for his recovery time? PM me details?

[Miss Meow]

Sending you and Andy lots of positive wishes. I hope they can get him in sooner rather than later so he can start recovering soon. What a tough run for him! {{{hugs}}}

[ramanth]

He reports to Crittenton Hospital at 10 a.m. and his surgery will be at Noon.

Thanks to everyone for the prayers and well wishes.

Karen - you have a PM. :)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hot Newz *FLASH* from Andy's Mom >>



"Andy reports to Crittenton at 10am,
with surgery scheduled for 12 noon.
It sounds as if they worked him into the schedule
on the lunch hour."

:eek:
Gives the image of the White Coats working with one hand -
and munchin on Hot Dawgz with the other hand! :p

Kimmy advises the actual surgery is just going to be a "slit"
in his side; with the time estimated to be about 20 minutes!

Let's all Pray it's a real Quick Fix!!

How to Send Andy
"Get Well Quick *Wishes*" >>

Here's where Andy will be for the next 2-3 days >>
http://www.crittenton.com/ (http://www.crittenton.com/)

I checked with the Hospital, and sadly :( they do NOT have any
way to receive and distribute E-mails to patients.

Kimmy will be staying with Andy's Mom & Dad - and CAN receive e-mails
there... So if you'd like to send Andy an E-Card or an E-mail ~

Use THIS Address =
ramanth @ gmail.com
You'll need to *remove* the *spaces* before and after the @ sign -
they're in there to prevent "mining" of the address from this page.

Kimmy will print them and personally *deliver* them to Andy.

If you'd like to send a Snail-Mail Card -
PM to "ramanth" or "Cinder & Smoke" for the Folks' Address.

And AFTER 6 PM Friday, you can try to ring Andy's Cell Phone -
which the Hospital *does* now allow to be used in patient's rooms.

Andy's Cell # is (248) 821-5127

Anothe option is to call the Hospital Gift Shop -
(248) 652-5000 & ask for "Gift Shop"

They will take a credit card over the phone;
have the usual Gift Shoppe Stuff;
and WILL *deliver* to "Andy Miller's" room.
Gift Shop HOURS are:
9:30 - 7:30 on M-F; but only
1 PM - 4 PM on Saturday and Sunday

Please say a lil Prayer for Andy tonight;
and be sure to think of him tomorrow at Noon!

{{{HUGS}}} to Andy and Kimmy!! ;)

/s/ Phred & the FurKids
.

[Kfamr]

:(
I really hope everything goes smoothly.
Please tell Andy that we're all thinking of him, hundreds of miles away, and that when he's recovered, he needs to eat all of the chocolate cake, doughnuts, etc.. that he wants. ;)

[Dogz]

Thanks for the update, Phred.

Kimmy, lots of hugs to your and Andy.

I hope that everything goes well. My thoughts will be with you.

[Cincy'sMom]

We'll be thinking of Andy at noon tomorrow and praying everything goes well.

[cloverfdx]

Oh Kimmy i am so sorry to hear that Andy needs Surjury :(.I will most definatly keep you both in my thoughts an prayers. {{Hugs}}

:(

*edit only just saw the update, thanks Phred.

Sending good vibes for tomorrow.

[anna_66]

Kim, I just wanted to let you know that even though I haven't posted, Val told me about Andy and I have been keeping him in my prayers.
I'm so sorry that he has to have surgery and I hope that it all goes well.
If you need anything please don't hesitate to ask.

Take care.
Anna

[GraciesMommy]

Sending prayers up for Andy...medical technology is wonderful today and Andy is going to do great! Give him big hugs from his PT family

[4 Dog Mother]

Oh, I am so sorry that Andy will need surgery to get better. No surgery is easy I guess if it is the only way to make him better it has to be done. I will keep Andy, you and his family in prayers as you go through this today - and with the recovery time - that sometimes is worse than the surgery. The time always goes so slowly!

[ramanth]

Thanks everyone. :)

I just got off the phone with Andy and they are getting ready to head to the hospital.

I am SO nervous! I keep telling myself that it'll be okay over and over.

Thanks again for all the support. *hugs*

[cloverfdx]

More good vibes on the way.

[EssTer]

I hope everything will be OK..
I will be praying for you both...

[Logan]

He's going to be just fine, Kimmy. We have him in our prayers, all day. Update us when you can. We're "with" you both in spirit!!!! :)

[Randi]

We'll be sending purrs, good vibes and healing thoughts to Andy. :)

Hope it goes well!

{{{{Hugs}}}}

[Cinder & Smoke]

Quick Prayer for Andy ~
They're almost ready to start -
which also means they're almost done! ;)

On a side note...
I got this from Kimmy >>>


"My boss took one look at me this morning and
told me to take the rest of the day off.
So I'm outta here. :D

I'm not sure when I'll get to the computer next (maybe late tonight),
so I'll have you post updates as I know em."


Not sure how soon Kimmy will get to the Hospital;
but I'll try to stay in touch with her and post
Andy Uppy-Dates as we learn more.

GOOD LUCK ~ ANDY!! ;

[Corinna]

She went to work! I'd have been such a mess I wouldn't have even tried. Kim All in pray for all of you.

[NoahsMommy]

I'll be praying for Andy's surgery and for both of your anxiety. It is a scary thing.

Take care. :)

[Cinder & Smoke]

:rolleyes:

They got a "Late Start" - so at 1 PM Andy is still *IN* surgery ~

But that is NOT a problem!!

Kimmy is "on the road" headed to the Hospital and
just spoke with Andy's Mom.

The procedure should be just about completed when Kimmy arrives;
so we may hear something around 1:30 PM.

Andy should be in "recovery" for about an hour and a half;
them move to his room on the 8th Floor by 4 PM.

Still Time for a Prayer! ;)

More info when I get it!

[Cinder & Smoke]

:)

Andy's *FINE*

Sir Jury is
*Finished*

The :eek: *Leak* is
repaired!! :)

He's now in
"recovery"

Kimmy just checked in with the GOOD NEWS!

Not a lot of details yet;
but the Surgeon seemed *happy* and told them the leak was
"fixed" and the problem shouldn't return. :D

Andy will remain in "recovery" for another hour +;
them be moved to his room on the 8th Floor.

THANKS, God!!

Prayers for a SPEEDIE Recovery!!

:)
..

[Cincy'sMom]

Thanks for the update, Phred! Glad to hear things went well. Lots of prayers for a speedy recovery!!

[zippy-kat]

That is wonderful news!
Lots of prayers 'n wishes for a super-fast recovery time!

[ChrisH]

That's great!! :D :D Thanks for the update, Phred. :D
Prayers continuing for a full and fast recovery.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Yeah! I knew he'd pull through like a champ!

Get better soon Andy!

[Barbara]

Crying happy tears right now:D

Thank you Phred for the update:D

(Still keeping everything crossed;) )

[My Peanuts]

I'm so glad Andy is ok, Kimmy must be relieved. Good thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery are on the way. :)

Thanks for the update, Phred.

[Logan]

I'm so relieved. Thank you for the update. :)

[gini]

Thanks Phred for the update. How worried everyone must have been.

Now, to just say a prayer of thanks and a prayer for a speedy recovery for Andy.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Andy's doing *FINE* still!! :) :D

I just had a lil chat with Kimmy - but the Ward Police had raided
the joint and kicked everyone out for the night -
so it was a brief chat!

Andy has some pain :( and gets the :eek: *Hick-Ups* pretty often -
THAT doesn't help the sore spots at all!
And he's on some meds that upset his tummy - so on a scale of 1 to 10;
he's not quite at a 10 yet! :p

Kimmy and the Folks are headed out for a byte to eat;
then she'll check in when she gets to Andy's Folks' House.

Andy could probably use another Purrayer or two or three -
I guess we should Pray for Comfort now - the medical crisis
seems to be well in hand. ;)

Here's Hoping for a Quite & Restful night for Andy!!

.

[Jods]

That is wonderful news!! Get well soon andy!!!

[christa]

Kimmy:

I'm so glad that Andy pulled through his surgery successfully! Definitely keep us updated as to his recovery!!!

Get some rest & take care!

[ramanth]

Thanks Phred for keeping everyone posted. I probably could of handed the phone off to Andy (he wanted to say thanks for the "Kia replacement" ;) ), but he was in intense conversation with the nurse at the time.

From what I can gather, they will be moving him in different positions during the night and having him get up. I guess if he just lays there there could be a risk of pnemonia or infection. :eek: :(

So he's not quite out of the woods yet.

They did say though that they anticpate he'll be moved out of the Critical Care Unit and into a new room tomorrow. Most likely the 5th floor.

Thank you all SO much for the continued prayers and support. It really means a lot to him and me. :)

*hugs*

Now, it's time for me to get some sleep.

[Logan]

Rest well, Kimmy. I have been thinking of you and Andy all evening. I hope you botn rest peacefully.

Logan

[anna_66]

Kim I'm glad to hear that the surgery went well and he is doing good. I'll still be keeping you and Andy in my prayers.
Get well soon Andy!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by ramanth

From what I can gather,
they will be moving him in different positions during the night
and having him get up.

Hmmmm... :rolleyes:

Thought they told YOU they were tossin everyone out so
he could get some sleep & REST! :confused:

Sounds like they plan to have him run the marathon tonight! :eek:

I can STILL remember Mom in the hospital...
she'd been SOUND asleep and resting quietly :) ...

In pops the Midnight Nurse...
*WAKES* Mom up and <shoves> a pill down.

I followed her out to the med cart and asked what Mom just got??

Honest Injun - her answer = "A SLEEPING PILL!"
:eek:
:(
:mad:

Hope Andy *enjoys* the Late Nite Activities! ;)

{{{HUGS}}} Kimmy - and Nitey-Nite!!

/s/ Phre

[Dogz]

Kimmy-

Thanks for getting to a computer to update. You two are both STILL in my thoughts. :)

*hugs*

[KYS]

Thank you for the update, I will
be sending both of you many good thoughts
that Andy will be well.

[ramanth]

The doctors just called, Andy's being taken into emergancy surgery and they requested the parents be there.

We had just woken up so his mom told me to take a breath and a shower.

[cloverfdx]

Oh Kimmy you will be in my thoughts and prayers :(. Takecare and if you can please keep us updated.

{{Hugs}}

[Cincy'sMom]

Kimmy, I hope everything is going okay. I'm sure a phone call like that is very scary!!! Try to stay calm and know we are all praying for both of you!

[Aspen and Misty]

O no Kimmy! I hope Andy will be fine. Please up date us ASAP!

Ashley

[gini]

Dear God, please be with Andy now. Kim and Andy's parents are very worried. Thank you!

[slick]

Kim:
I have not been posting in Pet Talk much lately but I have been lurking and following this thread. I wish I had the right words that could take away all of the fear you have right now. Just know that I have been praying for you both all along and you and I both know that with all these Pet Talk prayers happening Andy can't do anything BUT get better and be home with you soon.

{{{HUGS}}}