I posted this in general support as that is where the thread began, however, more people come to medical and i just wanted to let everyone know that our friend Gary (geden13) will be going in for surgery wednesday, sept. 19.
and send your well wishes and read about his next step to recovery.
diane
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
diane,. thanks for doing this; it was just on my mind too.
we need hundreds of prayers headed to gary all this week and esepcially thru his 5-8 hr. surgery.
read the link for diane's latest news on gary.
hang in there gary; it will soon be over, and you can start working your way back to the surface from all thjis crap you;'ve been dealing with for a long time.
we love you gary! Posted by sonwithlyme (Member # 10942) on :
go read gary's story, and then count your blessings!!
go to his visitor site and give him moral support ok.
wed. is his big long day of surgery changing his life! Posted by Pocono Lyme (Member # 5939) on :
Up for Gary. It's getting closer to surgery and he can use all our prayers and thoughts and support.
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
5 hrs. plus until gary's removal of his esophagus today! we're all praying for the success of this operation with God and the surgeon/staff's hands all doing their best work on you my friend.
Posted by AliG (Member # 9734) on :
Still praying & waiting for news. Ali
Posted by AliG (Member # 9734) on :
I called the hospital. Gary's STILL in surgery. More prayers needed.
Ali
Posted by AliG (Member # 9734) on :
I checked again. He's still in the OR.
Posted by Pocono Lyme (Member # 5939) on :
More prayers.
Just a thought, but maybe he didn't go in early. My last surgery was scheduled for 10am, they took me to pre op holding at about 8:30 and I stayed there until 1pm and finally went for surgery.
Hang in there Gary. Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
Yo ho G...
Feel better soon.. little baboon!
The fish are biting and you should be out there soon drowning some worms!
Let us know how you are doing as soon as you are able.
Since we've been through this surgery and cancer as a family, I am glad to offer any support I can....
Carol Ann
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
carol ann,
god bless you for all the informative posts you've written on his site the last couple of days!! since you have lived these experiences with your DH, you offer a good perspective plus being a trauma nurse.
glad he got off the breathing tube last night!
Posted by breathwork (Member # 567) on :
My pleasure....Getting the ET tube removed is the first big hurdle...and a tremendous relief...he can feel like he can interact with his immediate surroundings and is less out of control....that is a huge step forward....!
He's making good progress...it's just incredibily slow...slower than one would expect, but apprpriate for the extent of this surgery. It's hard on his family as well.....the surgery is so brutal and frankenstein like in that he is cut up three ways and has his stomach moved into his chest on top of his lung....That's not easy to wrap your head around.
After all that he has to learn to eat entirely differently, like a bariatric surgery patient. It's hard to adapt to...but it can be done and done well...
He's a tough old bird, our Gary...remarkable man!
Carol Ann
PS...you're a great friend to him.
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
carol ann,
thank you too. when i joined lymenet 3 yrs. ago, gary sent me many pms, so i got to know him that way.
later when he got so sick last year, he posted online or a pm, "have we talked before"?!
i've talked to thousands of folks especially since i've been welcoming them for over 1 year and sending them my newbie package of info.
take care carol ann; i had a neighbor girl on the farm with your name; so every time i type yours, i think of her! Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
fyi, there is another NEW post from gary's niece, theresa, on the link above; please read it and write a note to gary ok! Posted by Beverly (Member # 1271) on :
Thank you to everyone who has let us know how Gary is doing and how to leave him a note.
Keeping you in my prayers Gary and hope you will have a speedy recovery.
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