Re: Update on Jeanie's surgery.

November 18, 2008

DesiRae, is it possible that her surgery was delayed for some reason and Jim

doesn't know that? Have you tried calling the hospital to see what

information you can get from them?

I can certainly understand your worry....I hope you'll hear something soon.

Hugs,

Maggie

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November 18, 2008

I finally did hear from Jim, Jeanie's husband. He said she is still

in surgery. That is nearly 12 hours. I am starting to wonder/worry.

>

> I promised to keep you all as updated about Jeanie as I could today

> but I still don't know anything. I have tried to call Jim but there

> have been technical difficulties. I think he is the technical

> difficulty, in that he has difficulty with technology. His lack of

> finesse with a cell phone is standing in my way at the moment. I am

> working on alternate methods of communications right now and I will

> let you know as soon as I can get in touch with someone.

>

> DesiRae

>

November 18, 2008

I tried to call her husband all after noon but I couldn't get him. I

was gone to pick up my son for less that ten minuets when he did call

back. I knew I shouldn't have left but I had my cell. I did try the

hospital but they won't tell me anything over the phone. I thought

that was strange. I think I will wait a bit and try the hospital

again. I was just teasing earlier about Jim and the technology thing

but I'm a bit worried about him as well now. I'll keep trying. I'm

sure everything is okay. The surgery could have been delayed. I only

know when it was supposed to start not the actual start time. I'm

not even sure if she told me how long it was suppose to take. It is

two surgeries that I am unfamiliar with so I'm not sure. Oh, I'll

probably be back to laughing at Jim struggling with the cell phone by

tomorrow. Thanks.

>

> DesiRae, is it possible that her surgery was delayed for some

reason and Jim

> doesn't know that? Have you tried calling the hospital to see what

> information you can get from them?

>

> I can certainly understand your worry....I hope you'll hear

something soon.

>

> Hugs,

> Maggie

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November 18, 2008

Waiting is dreadful... I'm sort of guessing, haven't been around a

hospital much lately, that Jim may be somewhere where they have huge

signs banning cell phone usage. And it is hard to figure out how to

call out otherwise. Maybe he is in a waiting room or waiting to see

her and it would be really obvious if he used his phone. They will

be in my thoughts all evening. Same as LA Sunny Girl. My father

passed after several long illnesses so I kind of understand. I

wouldn't tell people to have surgery if they don't want to, but

reading her letter is a wake up call to realize what happens to our

loved ones when we are ill. I've mentioned before the

guilt/resentment/love/misery emotional circles I felt when my mother

was ill seemingly ALL the TIME with migraines when I was in my

teens. It is just something to realize as we struggle with chronic

disease. Often waiting is one step, then Jim could be waiting for

one doctor to come say something, then waiting for the next before he

calls, and he may just not feel up to dealing with questions.

Sandy

>

> I tried to call her husband all after noon but I couldn't get him.

I

> was gone to pick up my son for less that ten minuets when he did

call

> back. I knew I shouldn't have left but I had my cell. I did try

the

> hospital but they won't tell me anything over the phone. I thought

> that was strange. I think I will wait a bit and try the hospital

> again. I was just teasing earlier about Jim and the technology

thing

> but I'm a bit worried about him as well now. I'll keep trying. I'm

> sure everything is okay. The surgery could have been delayed. I

only

> know when it was supposed to start not the actual start time. I'm

> not even sure if she told me how long it was suppose to take. It is

> two surgeries that I am unfamiliar with so I'm not sure. Oh, I'll

> probably be back to laughing at Jim struggling with the cell phone

by

> tomorrow. Thanks.

November 18, 2008

Okay, finally, I spoke with poor Jim and he is beside himself. He

said that there were some complications and it took a lot longer than

expected but Mom is doing well. The poor thing tried to go get

something to eat and got lost in down town Seattle! He is NOT used to

big cities!!! He sounded so bewildered. I am so glad that he is

staying with a friend tonight and is not alone.

He said she was in recovery, so I did some searching and got the

direct number there. That way I could speak directly to a nurse (I

used to work in an ER and it occurred to me that we always spoke to

family over the phone even if reception wouldn't). The nurse I spoke

with first, said that she had just sent Mom (Jeanie) to a room and

transferred me to her nurse. Mom's nurse was standing next to her

about to take her vitals and said she was doing well. She said I

could call back in twenty minuets and talk to Mom. So, she must be

doing very well!

I don't know if I will call back tonight or just let her sleep. I

know that after my last surgery, I didn't even care. I just wanted to

sleep for a while, so I might just let her. If not tonight, I will

call her tomorrow after I have waited as long as humanly possibly

(there is a three hour time difference, she's behind me). I will let

you all know what's up then.

I think I feel worse for poor Jim. He would so rather take a

beating than to see her sick or hurt. This has to be agony for him.

Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers!

*~DesiRae

> >

> > I tried to call her husband all after noon but I couldn't get him.

> I

> > was gone to pick up my son for less that ten minuets when he did

> call

> > back. I knew I shouldn't have left but I had my cell. I did try

> the

> > hospital but they won't tell me anything over the phone. I thought

> > that was strange. I think I will wait a bit and try the hospital

> > again. I was just teasing earlier about Jim and the technology

> thing

> > but I'm a bit worried about him as well now. I'll keep trying. I'm

> > sure everything is okay. The surgery could have been delayed. I

> only

> > know when it was supposed to start not the actual start time. I'm

> > not even sure if she told me how long it was suppose to take. It is

> > two surgeries that I am unfamiliar with so I'm not sure. Oh, I'll

> > probably be back to laughing at Jim struggling with the cell phone

> by

> > tomorrow. Thanks.

>

November 18, 2008

Thank goodness! Yes, she probably just wants to rest. So she must

not be in ICU. Thank goodness, again.

S

>

> Okay, finally, I spoke with poor Jim and he is beside himself. He

> said that there were some complications and it took a lot longer

than

> expected but Mom is doing well. The poor thing tried to go get

> something to eat and got lost in down town Seattle! He is NOT used

to

> big cities!!! He sounded so bewildered. I am so glad that he is

> staying with a friend tonight and is not alone.

>

> He said she was in recovery, so I did some searching and got the

> direct number there. That way I could speak directly to a nurse (I

> used to work in an ER and it occurred to me that we always spoke to

> family over the phone even if reception wouldn't). The nurse I spoke

> with first, said that she had just sent Mom (Jeanie) to a room and

> transferred me to her nurse. Mom's nurse was standing next to her

> about to take her vitals and said she was doing well. She said I

> could call back in twenty minuets and talk to Mom. So, she must be

> doing very well!

>

> I don't know if I will call back tonight or just let her sleep. I

> know that after my last surgery, I didn't even care. I just wanted

to

> sleep for a while, so I might just let her. If not tonight, I will

> call her tomorrow after I have waited as long as humanly possibly

> (there is a three hour time difference, she's behind me). I will

let

> you all know what's up then.

>

> I think I feel worse for poor Jim. He would so rather take a

> beating than to see her sick or hurt. This has to be agony for him.

> Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers!

>

> *~DesiRae

>

November 18, 2008

Hi DesiRae,

Thank you for taking the time to keep us updated! It's so good to finally read

she's doing OK!

Love,

Isabella

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