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!