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Post by SuziF on Aug 14, 2004 20:37:33 GMT -5
Just a check in... My computer chose last Friday to keel over when Meri's surgery was scheduled for this past Tues. (I see noone remembered anyway ) Well, as we were leaving at 4 AM the phone rang & it was the hospital telling us they had some emergancies & her surgery was being puished back, take our time & get there by 10:30. Before we left I told the DH that I just didn't have a good feeling about the day~ the karma or whatever wasn't right. So, we went & checked in & did all the admission & pre-surgery stuff. Meri's Godmother had to leave by 11AM so she was leaving about the time things were to get rolling. Well,we met with the PA/Nurse prac. & she made the request for the oral sedative & took Meri's flavor request & all that.Then she popped back in & said she couldn't reach the anesthitist so the order couldn't be put thru but he should be stopping by next. Next knock at the door, much later, was the surgeon....seems they had so many emercancies & kids on the transplant list that there were no ICU beds left. He was going to see what could be done. AN hour later he pops back in witht the hospital head in tow all apologetic but saying they were cancelling all non-emergancy surgeries due to the situation & sent us home. The department called the next day to reschedule us for the 24th. (Seems it may take the 2 weeks with an overload of kids on the transplant list in the ICU beds) So, we're going to try & get thru my dad's cardiac cath 1st this Thurs now then shoot for a week from Tues for Meri then hopefully after those schedule my dad's prostate surgery. Suzi
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Post by Emilysmom on Aug 14, 2004 20:52:38 GMT -5
Suzi~ I'm so glad they did not do the surgery if you didn't feel good about it. Sorry you had to go through that kind of day though, with so much uncertainty! August 24th is a MUCH better day (my birthday), and I'll be praying for Meri. I understand your disappointment that nothing was posted to let you know we were praying for her on the day of her surgery. I can only speak for myself, (my very forgetful self), and I really do rely on current posts and the calendar to keep up with what is happening in the lives of all the kids. Maybe we should put really important things like surgeries on the calendar too. For me, it would make it easier to remember stuff that I really do want to be thinking about and praying about. Hugs,
Susan#nosmileys
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Post by christie on Aug 14, 2004 21:35:35 GMT -5
WOW SUZI, what a day that was I am a big big believer things happen for reasons and sounds like this day was NOT the right day for MERI's surgery. Prayers going out for the 24th for MERI and prayers for your DAD too PLEASE keep us posted. CC
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Post by SuziF on Aug 15, 2004 13:46:26 GMT -5
Thanx Susan & CC ! Ya know...it just didn't feel right so hopefully the 24th will. Happy 21st early, Q
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Post by donnita on Aug 15, 2004 17:23:20 GMT -5
I must have missed your original post about Meri's surgery, what surgery is it? It sounds like you will be spending a lot of time at the hospital/doctors' offices over the next few weeks. Your whole family will be in my prayers.
Donnita
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Post by SuziF on Aug 15, 2004 23:09:04 GMT -5
Thanx Donnita, The surgery to close her ASD~ full open heart due to it's location & they'll take stitches across the cleft in her mitral valve at the same time. (She has 3 lobes rather than 2~ the valve equivalent of cleft palate where it didn't fuse properly inutero)
Suzi
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Post by Staci on Aug 15, 2004 23:20:52 GMT -5
Oh, Suzi...prayers for Merideth! I hear ya about the bad feeling thing...a mother's instinct! I've been through 2 heart surgeries with my two babes, and I know what you must be feeling. Hugs to you. I will be praying and thinking of Meri. Take care and keep us updated...I'll be eager to hear.
Staci Aidan 9-19-00 (DS) Parker 5-27-03
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Post by meghans_mom on Aug 16, 2004 7:40:31 GMT -5
Suzi - will be keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers...you really have your hands full between your dad's procedure and surgery and now having to wait for Meri's to be rescheduled! many prayers for successful outcomes for all, and quick recoveries! i'm sorry if i missed the original post or if it slipped my mind - i can't remember anything lately! hugs! laurie
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Post by TriciaF on Aug 16, 2004 8:31:18 GMT -5
Ouch Suzi! Sorry you are on this rollercoaster. Let us know what happens. I am old and forgetful....so I don't even try to keep up with birthdays....I will just leave someone out. But maybe surgeries on the calendar would help.....only I would probably rely on Susan as I never think to check the calendar! Here's a thought Susan....if we don't put surgeries on the calendar....maybe they should have a thread under the medical issues heading....that one doesn't move as fast and posts stay at the top longer. I know I would remember to check that easier.
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Post by Robin on Aug 16, 2004 8:34:39 GMT -5
Awwwwwwww Suzi..... :-/you know there is no way I will remember my name if it wasnt printed into my unders! :oI knew surgery was soon but dont ask me why, I thought your dad's first surgery was before hers and have been waiting for a headsup for everyone from you .... here is what you need to do.....so we all get a reminder. We love her dearly and would never never forget on purpose honest, it is just life gets so busy and hectic and there is so much always going on that people forget but not because it isnt important!!! On the day before her operation, will you remind all of us so we are praying BEFORE she even goes into surgery and then we can pray the whole day of surgery while waiting to hear how great it went and how well she is doing in recovery....(especially those of us who have crazy maniac type children like I do that cause us to forget everything except how to survive ) I am sorry I didnt see your post before right now, I have Jellos two daughters here until tomorrow night visiting and didnt get a chance to get on til now. I am really glad Meri didnt have surgery if you had funny feelings about it before you got to the hosptial and I am so sorry that it isnt done and over with and her on the way to mending. I cannot even imagine Suzi how it had to feel to pysh yourself up for something like that on Meri and then get told they are pushing it back and go home after you probably had a few sleepless nights already!!!! Hugs to you and Meri and Mike and the boys and please know we love you guys and it wasnt on purpose forgetting, it was just life is so hectic forgeting and I am sorry!!!! hugs, Robin PS..I added Meri's surgery to the calendar so we all have a reminder, hope that is ok
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Post by SuziF on Aug 16, 2004 10:38:29 GMT -5
Ok...will do ladies! Thanx a bunch. I programmed Robin & Susan's #'s into my cell phone & I'll add a couple email addys so I can text someone's computer from the hospital. We're figuring Mike & I will stay there the first 2-3 days then take turns the rest of her stay. ~We're trying to stretch Mike's vacation days as far as we can between my dad & Meri's surgeries.(Then the 2 older boys go back to school on the 30th, with Matt being in a new building that's still under constructiuon so there's a whole nother zoo factor thrown in) ~ I know no one ment to forget, it's just such a nut house here I don't know which way is up. I'm not even sure which school I'm sending her to this year. We registered her at both the IU & at the private school Sam attends. ~ Oh & to this add my Grandmother was taken back to the hospital from the nursing home yesterday
Suzi
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Post by meghans_mom on Aug 16, 2004 11:03:57 GMT -5
Suzi - sorry to hear about your grandmother...will be remembering her in my prayers as well. stay strong!! laurie
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Post by Robin on Aug 17, 2004 7:54:09 GMT -5
Holy toots Suzi.... they say God doesn't give you more then you can handle but at times it sure feels like he forgot exactly how much that was !!! You got a full plate girlfriend! I'll kep your grandma in my prayers too, hugs and love, Robin
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Post by steffipoo on Aug 17, 2004 9:19:00 GMT -5
SUZI!!!!!! Meri is in our prayers as well as your dad and grandmother. When it rains it pours. I think we should have a seperate at least permanent part for prayers and positive thoughts for surgeries and any hardships that may be going on in our Uno family!!!! HUGS girl.Give that HULA GIRL a smooch from Liv and I.. HUGS Steff
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Post by updowns on Aug 17, 2004 16:54:43 GMT -5
Suzi, will keep Meri and you in my thoughts and prayers. I know what you are going thru, it is so hard to get yourself psyched up for the surgery only to have it cancelled - happened with Sarah too (same reason too, shortage of ICU beds). You can only console yourself with the thought that it just wasn't meant to be and when the time is right for Meri it will happen - so good luck on 24th and hope all goes well. And good luck to your Dad too.
Stella
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