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owwlady
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Jan
Tomahawk
WI
USA
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 Posted - Feb 19 2007 : 5:25:15 PM
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| 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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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
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Posted - Feb 19 2007 : 7:12:24 PM
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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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abbasgurl
True Blue Farmgirl
1262 Posts
Rhonda
USA
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Posted - Feb 19 2007 : 9:51:02 PM
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Still praying Jan! There are better days ahead!
Rhonda
I'm a one girl revolution. |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 06:15:37 AM
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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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country lawyer
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
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Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 07:03:30 AM
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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
www.ragstoroses.blogspot.com
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Phils Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
1095 Posts
Ann
Parsonsburg
Maryland
USA
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Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 08:09:33 AM
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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. |
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lamamama
True Blue Farmgirl
255 Posts
Melanie
CA
USA
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Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 09:17:02 AM
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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.......... |
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
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Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 11:27:26 AM
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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 |
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Bluewrenn
True Blue Farmgirl
1122 Posts
Erin
Texas
USA
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Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 3:43:30 PM
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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.
My Homesteading Journal http://toomyvara.livejournal.com
My craft journal http://bluewrenn.livejournal.com
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 4:02:00 PM
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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.
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Past Blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Brenda
Orchard Prairie
WA
USA
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Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 4:12:35 PM
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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
Past Blessings . . . Celebrating Life as it used to be . . . when people loved God, loved their families and loved their country. |
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