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| owwlady |
Posted - Feb 19 2007 : 5:25:15 PM
I'm finally back home after being gone for 8 days. Jim's surgery went well, he did have a spinal fluid leak, so he had to lay flat for the first 24hrs and had headaches and a fever from it, but he came home today. Lots of pain yet, but that's normal. He's getting around pretty well, but total recovery will be about 3 months yet. we expected a 3-4 day stay, but because of they had a hard time getting the fever down, it became an 8 day stay. Better that though than getting home and having to go back. He was cleared this morning and he was more than ready to come home. I once again want to thank everyone who held him up in prayer. What a blessing you ladies are...thank you. Oh, and I talked with one of Jim's nurses and she's interested in joining our little group here. Her and her husband are ready to start living the country life. I told her she'd get lots of information from all of you. I hope she joins in. |
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| Past Blessings |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 4:12:35 PM
Jan, Thanks for updating us. We will still keep him in our prayers . . . and you too . . . being a caregiver is no easy task! Keep us posted on his progress. Hugs and blessings!!
Brenda
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| Mumof3 |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 4:02:00 PM
Jan- I'm sorry you had such an ordeal. Glad to hear that Jim is home where he can be cared for by those that love him best! Take care, my prayers are with you.
Karin |
| Bluewrenn |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 3:43:30 PM
Tell Jim to follow the doctors' instructions about not getting up right away after a spinal fluid leak. If he says to stay flat, please stay flat. I had a lumbar prick many years ago and made the mistake of getting up to pee (rather than peeing the bed) because my nurses wouldn't bring me a bedpan, and the pain I felt over the next 6 weeks was the worst thing I have EVER EVER endured.
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| westernhorse51 |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 11:27:26 AM
will keep you both in my prayers. Glad your able to be back home.
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
| lamamama |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 09:17:02 AM
So glad to hear you are both back home. Keep us posted on his continued progress. And don't forget to take extra good care of yourself, too!! You need it.
Hang in there.......... |
| Phils Ann |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 08:09:33 AM
Welcome home to both of you! Jim's experience sounds pretty miserable, and I'm sure he's glad the worst is over. Thanks for the update--still praying for you guys!
Ann
There is a Redeemer. |
| country lawyer |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 07:03:30 AM
I'm so glad you are finally back home. I've always thought home is a much more healing environment than a hospital. I hope your Jim continues to feel better each day. And, you, care-giving takes it's toll. Don't forget to take care of yourself too. Keep us posted on his progress.
"The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time."
James Taylor
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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 06:15:37 AM
Jan,
Bet you both are glad to be home again, hope from here on in things continue to improve and the pain gets less everyday.
NANCY JO
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| Beemoosie |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 03:01:22 AM
Jan, I will be keeping you and Jim in my prayers. I bet you are so glad to be home!
XO
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
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| abbasgurl |
Posted - Feb 19 2007 : 9:51:02 PM
Still praying Jan! There are better days ahead!
Rhonda
I'm a one girl revolution. |
| bramble |
Posted - Feb 19 2007 : 7:12:24 PM
Jan- I will keep you both in my prayers. Good to know they got the fever under control and Jim is ready for home. Baby steps and before you know it...running! Be well both of you!
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| happymama58 |
Posted - Feb 19 2007 : 5:33:08 PM
I'm so sorry to hear there were snags in his recovery, but it sounds like he is doing much better, thank Heaven! You both are in my prayers.
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
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