Well, the surgery is Finished

[crookedspine]

Hi All! This is Roy, Linda's Husband.

Linda sounded and looked better this morning. The third and final surgery took place this afternoon. And everything went very well. The Dr. was very pleased with the way the procedure went. I was able to see Linda in the post op room, and she was still in pain from the surgery. She did not have any bleeding complications, and will not be in ICU. She will be back in her room in the morning. Now starts the really hard part for Linda, getting out of bed and moving again.
I would like to say "THANKS" for all of your thoughts and prayers. We had a couple of rough days, see http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showthread.php?t=2771, but with all of your prayers, she pulled through a difficult time.

I am sure that as soon as she is able to, she will post her experience. And I will keep you all updated with her progress.

Roy

[monie]

Thanks for keeping us updated Roy, I'm glad things went well... She'll be in my prayers and my thoughts, and here's hoping that she has a swift recovery. Thank you again, and God Bless...

[flowerpower]

Glad to hear the third surgery went well. Best wishes for a speedy and uneventful recovery.

Renee

[Sharon C]

Right On!

Roy & Linda,
I am so jazzed to hear it went so well this time!!! I thought about you all day yesterday. Once she gets her meds organized, and somewhat of a routine established, she will feel more and more confident. Every day is another day toward feeling better. Mark and I are so happy for you both! I'm just a month out and I'm amazed at how much I can do! I hope she gets to go to a rehab facility for a while: I was there for a week and learned so much in that positive, nurturing environment.
Thanks for keeping us posted!
Sharon

[Gail]

Roy,

I am praying for you and Linda. I am so happy the surgery is finally behind her. May God heal her body completely and quickly.

Kindest Regards,
Gail

[crookedspine]

Hi All!

Yesterday was a good day for Linda. They removed all IV's and other tubes from Linda.
She was also moved to a rehab facility!!
Things are looking good!!

Roy

[Ken]

Hi Roy ~ I am so glad for you both!!! Thank's for the update and I too will be praying for continued recovery!!!

Ken.

[Ken]

Sharon / Mark

Roy & Linda,
I am so jazzed to hear it went so well this time!!! I thought about you all day yesterday. Once she gets her meds organized, and somewhat of a routine established, she will feel more and more confident. Every day is another day toward feeling better. Mark and I are so happy for you both! I'm just a month out and I'm amazed at how much I can do! I hope she gets to go to a rehab facility for a while: I was there for a week and learned so much in that positive, nurturing environment.
Thanks for keeping us posted!
Sharon

Sharon / Mark.. I lost contact with (Mark).. I am so glad to hear that you are doing well (Sharon)... what a relief!! Ken.

[crookedspine]

Happy Thanksgiving All!

Linda is doing much better. She is in Rehab. She is getting up and back into bed by herself. She walked about 100 feet today.


Roy

[HGD24]

That's great news Roy! I'm so happy for Linda and the progress she is making! I remember my laps around the hospital floor like it was yesterday...what a great feeling! Tell her to keep up the great work!

[Gail]

Thanks for the update Roy! Keep encouraging Linda each day. I remember everytime I didn't think I was improving fast enough...my husband would always remind me of how far I had come. I also kept a journal. I would read previous weeks and then realize...yes, I have come a long way. Recovery is tough at best. I will continue to remember Linda and you in my prayers. May God heal her body completely and quickly and may God continue to give you the strength you need to care for her.

Kindest Regards,
Gail

[crookedspine]

WE ARE GOING HOME!!!!! We should be home Friday evening!
Linda has been doing better than the rehab center expected!! She is walking well over 200 feet each time. Going up and down standard stairs! She is doing GREAT!!!!
I am sure that she will post as soon as she can, maybe sometime this weekend. I am sure that the travel will wipe her out. But at least we will be home!!

Roy

[KRIS ATKINSON]

Congratulations! Kris

[HGD24]

CONGRATULATIONS to you both!!! There's nothing more comforting and exicting than going home after a very long stay in a hospital. I'm glad to hear that Linda continues to improve. Give her my best!

[sweetness514]

Yay! You will see how home is comforting and the healing will come naturally