Ross can use our help and prayers

Post by **Philip** » Mon May 16, 2005 9:58 pm

Just a small update, all the money I've received via Paypal has been sent to, and already received by Ross. Thank you for doing this !

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Tue May 17, 2005 1:01 am

I just wanna say "we are wishing the best for you and your wife "

GL, Randy

MissTynker2 · Post by **MissTynker2** » Tue May 17, 2005 8:39 am

blebs99 wrote:The Official Word-SURGERY TUESDAY THE 24TH A.M.

The kidney is functioning less then 25%. The surgeon is going to go in and see if the kidney is any better then what the scan showed. If it is, he'll repair the defect. If it's as bad or worse then shown, complete left kidney removal will be done.

There it is folks. Now the real nervousness starts.

Very difficult times for you and yours at the moment. I think the waiting is the most terrifying part of any health situation...because nothing is being done. Stay strong for each other. More prayers on the way.

Ghosthunter · Post by **Ghosthunter** » Tue May 17, 2005 8:51 am

blebs99 wrote:The Official Word-SURGERY TUESDAY THE 24TH A.M.

The kidney is functioning less then 25%. The surgeon is going to go in and see if the kidney is any better then what the scan showed. If it is, he'll repair the defect. If it's as bad or worse then shown, complete left kidney removal will be done.

There it is folks. Now the real nervousness starts.

Really sorry to hear....I hope everything goes ok!!!....Just think positive stay strong.

P.S. I would love to help out moneywise...but I am in a pickle myself as well financially right now.

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Mon May 23, 2005 6:42 am

Tomorrow is the big day. Hospital is to call with the time to report to the surgery unit sometime today. I'll post it when I get it.

Thank you everyone for following along and just helping me feel I'm not alone here.

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Mon May 23, 2005 2:42 pm

Report to same day surgery unit at 5:30am for a 7:30am surgery. The clock is running, time to stuff this woman full o food and drink. She turns into a pumpkin at Midnight.

MissTynker2 · Post by **MissTynker2** » Mon May 23, 2005 5:36 pm

[quote="blebs99"]Report to same day surgery unit at 5:30am for a 7:30am surgery. The clock is running, time to stuff this woman full o food and drink. She turns into a pumpkin at Midnight. ]

And when she returns to you...she will once again be the Princess Cinderella..charming prince..hang on to that thought...and have her glass slipper waiting!

Prayers and Angel Blessings for you both!

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Tue May 24, 2005 5:07 pm

Quickie Update: Just stopped home to get more O2, let the cat out, get the mail and take a short nap, then go back.

Surgery is over. The surgeon spared the kidney and performed the repair instead. Apparently, there was a group of blood vessels strangling part of the renal pelvis. He untangled and relocated them, then placed a new stent to open the blockage. He said she only has 25 to 30% of the kidney functioning and that it will not get better, but it is functioning and would rather leave it be. At this time, the blockage is no more, but were awaiting the results of what has been done to see how well it works. Her blood platelet count is high for some reason and he wants to bring a Hematologist in to check on that. She should be in the hospital for 5 to 7 days and then out of work for 6 weeks.

For those of you expecting a phone call from me----Please be patient. I'm exhausted and may not get those calls made this evening. I've got to crash for an hour or two now and get back up there.

Thank you for all of your prayers, cards, and help during this very stressful time for the both of us.

Love,
Ross and Lyn

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Tue May 24, 2005 8:36 pm

Ross, thanks for the update. My prayers are still with both of you. Hang tough!

westy · Post by **westy** » Tue May 24, 2005 10:48 pm

Ross - I will continue to keep both of you in my thoughts and prayers !

MissTynker2 · Post by **MissTynker2** » Wed May 25, 2005 6:47 am

Thanks for the update! Don't forget to take care of YOU as well. Keep us posted...and get some rest!!

Lefty · Post by **Lefty** » Thu May 26, 2005 9:19 pm

Ross, I said a prayer for you and your family tonight. I'm very sorry I missed this, not knowing who Ross (you) were. My bad. God bless you all.

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Fri May 27, 2005 8:48 am

Donation on its way. I wish I can do more.

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Sat May 28, 2005 5:59 am

Well they did away with the PCA pump after I left and started her on Demerol. Big difference. Not as dopey, no nausea and seemed to hold the pain at bay. They stopped her I.V.'s altogether yesterday, pulled the penrose drain out of the kidney and had her eating REAL food. Looks like she's coming home today!

Kip Patterson · Post by **Kip Patterson** » Sat May 28, 2005 7:31 am

Wow - progress!

Keep it up.

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Sat May 28, 2005 11:52 am

Time to go pick her up! Now it's going to get real interesting.

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Sat May 28, 2005 12:17 pm

blebs99 wrote:Time to go pick her up! Now it's going to get real interesting.

Ross, good news! Your still in a lot of our prayers around here. Good luck and may God speed..

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Sun May 29, 2005 1:19 pm

Thanks Downhill, just because the surgery is over doesn't mean that we are just fine and dandy now. The dissemation will be coming soon.