More PT Prayers worked...OUT OF SURGERY...post 32!

[K9karen]

I'm sorry i just saw this. Your daddy sounds like a strong man. I'm glad the surgery is over. A gazillion prayers for his recovery.
Prayers also going out for your brother. I'm so sorry, Maggie, that you're going through such an emotional time.

[Medusa]

Excellent news!

[pomtzu]

Great news Maggie. Prayers that your Dad continues on a positive course of recovery.

Any word on how your brother is doing?

[Pinot's Mom]

I'm sorry i just saw this. Your daddy sounds like a strong man. I'm glad the surgery is over. A gazillion prayers for his recovery.
Prayers also going out for your brother. I'm so sorry, Maggie, that you're going through such an emotional time.

Yes, Daddy is a VERY strong man, he's always seemed like an unmovable force to me...a very commanding presence (which came in handy, I imagine as a Lt. Commander and Air Craft Carrier Commander in the Navy ).

Latest on my brother: his white cell count is responding, but there is a dead section of his stomach that will have to be removed.

Thank you for your prayers everyone! We're getting there, one step at a time!

[Donnaj4962]

So glad to hear Dad is doing better. Continued prayers for the family. Now brother needs to continue to get better!

[jennielynn1970]

So glad to hear your daddy is out of surgery, and is recovering!! Now more thoughts and prayers for your brother. Poor guy.

HUGS to you!!!

[Pinot's Mom]

Fun update!
Daddy's been under sedation since this saga began; they were worried about bringing him out (they had to restrain him previously) and getting the ventilator tube out. Well, no more worries...
They brought him out gradually while still ventilated; in the process, he quickly reached up and ripped out the ventilator tube. He's baaack! My sister actually had a conversation with him for the first time this afternoon, but the hospital has him restrained. She had to make him promise he wouldn't rip anything else out so she could have them release his arm to hold his hand. The oxygen is the next potential victim.

[Catty1]

Well, well, well! Just out of serious surgery and he has to be told to BEHAVE. Great news!

He probably wants to get the heck out of there, but they likely want to monitor him a bit longer...patience, Dad, patience.

I wonder if he notices he is breathing better? I hope he is.

And your brother - sounds like a nasty infection. Still, I hope he will be able to keep most of his stomach. Prayers going out for him.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Maggie, I'm glad to hear that your dad is doing so well. He sure sounds like a feisty old guy. I'm sorry to hear about your brother. Both your dad and brother still remain in my thoughts and prayers.

[Bengalz]

Well, well, well! Just out of serious surgery and he has to be told to BEHAVE. Great news!

Sounds like some "Phredness" happening here Couldn't happen to a nicer guy!

So glad to hear your Dad is feeling better and hope all things go well for your brother

[Grace]

Fun update!

They brought him out gradually while still ventilated; in the process, he quickly reached up and ripped out the ventilator tube.

This is what is known in the trade as a therapeutic extubation

Over the years, I had several patients do this, and it always worked out for the best.

I'm so glad to hear he is doing well, and was transferred to a regular room.