Mom's Surgery Today

[Psojka RP,601]

Well, woke up at 4 am to head into Mayo which is right across the street from our hotel. Mom was in a lot of pain this morning. (we are taking this as a positive sign from god that she is supposed to have this done.) We got there, they took us and mom to her pre-op room and got her all settled. Soon after that, the assistant to the main surgeon came in (there are three surgeons total: a lung specialist, back specialist, and neurosurgeon). He talked to us, told us that he will be coming out to talk to us every now and then, giving us updates on how its going. Dr. Krauss is the main surgeon.

After that, the anesthesiologist came in and looked at her veins...She has very faint veins to begin with and because of her breast cancer mastectomy, no needles or IV's in her right arm. So he found one and sent in the nurse to place the IV for the liquid meds that will put her to sleep. Gasses will keep her asleep. After him, came an assisting surgeon's resident that marked the spot of the incision. Then two more nurses came in and entered all the info, and got her all set to go.

All in all, we feel nervous, but confident...if that makes sense. We told her goodbye and they took her to the OR about an hour ago. It was sad and hard to see her go, she had tears in her eyes...so did we. Thanks to all you guys for your continued support and i will keep updating this as we get updates throughout the OP.

I thank all of you for the support...you guys rock.

 

[jjon90]

Prayers sent Paul for your Mom and family! Keep us posted!

 

[HalloweenHarry31]

Will be thinking about and praying for your family today brother!

 

[Speedbump]

good luck

 

[BesstR]

Prayers are sent for your mom and family.

 

[Ed Monton]

Hang in there Paul.

 

[Docbp87]

Certainly keeping you and your family in my thoughts! Have faith in the skill and knowledge of modern medicine! It is amazing what they can do these days.

 

[rick12string]

Prayers sent for your mom, you and your family.

 

[Psojka RP,601]

OK Guys, theyre past the ribs and lungs and working on getting the mass out now.

So far so good...

Thanks for the thoughts and prayers.

 

[Psojka RP,601]

Ok, they are all done...Doc is closing and she will be in recovery in the ICU very soon. No major mishaps, just a couple hang-ups but nothing major.

She wont be awake till tomorrow. But at least she's fine now.

Thanks for everything guys.

 

[jjon90]

Great news Paul! Does the Doctor know you were using his laptop while he was in surgery?

 

[Psojka RP,601]

haha! i dont think he saw me grab it!

 

[danthebugman]

Glad to hear things are proceeding according to plan. Continued prayers for your family.

Dan

 

[Shmear]

My prayers are with your mom and your family, Paul. Keep positive.

 

[Psojka RP,601]

Shes outta surgery and doing fine!


spent a little longer in the recovery room than normal; had a low respiratory rate...but that fixed itself! shes in the ICU now and doing well. dr's keep coming in every 30 minutes to make sure she doesn't become paralyzed.

Normal HR and BP...she was in a lot of pain right after because she couldnt get any meds for her pain until her resp. rate came up a little. So it was hard watching her lay there in that much pain. She got some meds tho after it came up and started to feel much better. She is currently sleeping. I plan on staying here all night with her while my dad and sister sleep.

Again, thank you all so much for your support.

 

[Carpe diGar]

Great news - praying for success and complete recovery - and a good nights rest!!!!

 

[r3db4r0n]

Glad to hear that hear the outcome looks good!

 

[rduke10]

Continued prayers for your mom and family. Glad to hear the surgery went well and hope she has a speedy recovery!

 

[Greyghost]

Thoughts and prayers from the Sechrist family for your mom on a fast and full recovery.

 

[Phiberglass]

Glad to hear the operation went well!