SURGERY WENT WELL
My mom's neck surgery (screws, plates, rods) was performed this morning by Dr. Newell at Providence in Seattle. Originally Mom and Don had planned to get up at 4 a.m. and drive to Seattle for 5 a.m. prep and 7:30 surgery, but the doctor's office called yesterday and bumped everything back an hour. So I guess surgery got started around 8:30 this morning. It was supposed to last for 2 to 2-1/2 hours, but Don finally called me around 1 p.m. to tell me Mom had just been sent to recovery. Don had been surprised to learn that the doctor had a couple of other surgeries going simultaneously which lengthened the whole process. (Who's heard of that?) Don said Mom probably wouldn't be available for a chat today (surprise, surprise), that she'd probably be in the hospital for a total of just two days, and, yes, he was indeed ready for a nap.
Additional notes: (1) - the doctor said she might have some numbness in the back of her neck because they had to sever some nerves, (2) - a nurse who also works at Harborview and has worked with many neuro patients said it looks like Mom's recovery is 98% on track.
Additional notes: (1) - the doctor said she might have some numbness in the back of her neck because they had to sever some nerves, (2) - a nurse who also works at Harborview and has worked with many neuro patients said it looks like Mom's recovery is 98% on track.
2 comments:
Please know that we are praying for Sharon & for a super fast recovery. We love you & pray for God's Blessings to pour down on you. Anj~keep us posted. Love ya cuz. kp
Cousin Karen!! Happy to see you're reading my blogs, and, of course, happy to hear you've got my mom on your mind. Will keep you posted. Really hope to see you up here one of these days. Not much room but lots of love. xo (Will pass on your message to my mom when she's up for a phone conversation...)
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