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Title: My Judy gets a chemical stress test and Echo Post by DonnaH_again on May 17th, 2008, 10:52pm this coming Tuesday. Finally! This is her cardiac clearance for the surgery. Did I tell you that her surgery is now scheduled to be done in two parts? The first will be to place the rod anchors and repair the three herniated discs. This will take about 4 hours, give or take. She'll stay in the hospital for 2 or 3 days, then come home for 2 weeks. Next, she goes back for the rod placement, bone grafts, etc. They'll most likely use pieces of her ribs for that, or cadaver. This surgery will take about 10 hours. Then she goes into a rehab facility for roughly 6 weeks, and then she's home for good. Amen. Her daughter had the same surgery (as a young teen ager), minus the disc problems.......just scoliosis. She healed very quickly and was a cheer leader a year later. Age was on her side. Judy's recouperation will be lengthy. The doc said that if I had that same surgery, I wouldn't make it at my age. Requesting prayers for the pain that driving over an hour to the facility and for laying down and being turned in different directions will cause during the stress test. She can't even GET into a car any more. Thanks |
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Title: Re: My Judy gets a chemical stress test and Echo Post by cash5542 on May 17th, 2008, 11:06pm Lisa had a 16 yr old friend on her swim team that had the surgery. She grew 2 inches and was back to doing flip turns within 6 months. Oh the benefits of youth! My prayers and best wishes are coming to you for a quick, speedy recovery for Judy!! Charlotte |
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Title: Re: My Judy gets a chemical stress test and Post by George_J on May 18th, 2008, 12:22am Hoping for all the best for Judy. It sounds as if it will be very hard--but the rewards could be very great. Please keep us updated on her progress. She's a courageous person. George |
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Title: Re: My Judy gets a chemical stress test and Echo Post by Jonny on May 18th, 2008, 1:28am Prayers and vibes for, Judy!!!! |
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Title: Re: My Judy gets a chemical stress test and Echo Post by Mastifflvr28 on May 18th, 2008, 2:26am Vibes goin up to Judy, Donna and your family! Mast |
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Title: Re: My Judy gets a chemical stress test and Post by barry_sword on May 18th, 2008, 7:21am Judy, all the prayers and vibes I can send are there for you. You will be in my thoughts on Tuesday. [smiley=hug.gif] |
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Title: Re: My Judy gets a chemical stress test and Echo Post by sandie99 on May 18th, 2008, 9:53am Prayers and vibes for Judy! [smiley=hug.gif] Sanna |
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Title: Re: My Judy gets a chemical stress test and Echo Post by mummymac on May 18th, 2008, 4:00pm Flying thier way acrross the seas to you all. Judy all the best wishes for Tuesday. Donna may the time go as fast as possible whilst you wait for good news |
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Title: Re: My Judy gets a chemical stress test and Post by eddie on May 18th, 2008, 5:52pm prayers going up for judy |
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Title: Re: My Judy gets a chemical stress test and Echo Post by artonio7 on May 18th, 2008, 7:30pm I bought another box of candles... "no lie".... Prayers are still coming your way Judy... You have a lot of courage... Things will work out great and hopefully soon you'll be out cutting the carpet. with warm regards, Tony |
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Title: Re: My Judy gets a chemical stress test and Echo Post by Annette on May 18th, 2008, 7:37pm My candle for the CH family is forever burning bright. Prayers and vibes going to Judy. |
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Title: Re: My Judy gets a chemical stress test and Echo Post by Lizzie2 on May 18th, 2008, 11:34pm I'm praying for all to go well for Judy! Please let us know how everything turns out! I'm hoping that she's all cleared for the surgery! Is there a date for the first part of the surgery yet? Hugz, Carrie :) |
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Title: Re: My Judy gets a chemical stress test and Post by Gator on May 19th, 2008, 12:20am Sending vibes and positive thoughts to Judy, Donna. Mike |
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Title: Re: My Judy gets a chemical stress test and Echo Post by Bob P on May 19th, 2008, 4:14pm Stress echo is nothing. I'd like to hear her take on the adenosine infusion (chemical stress) when all is said and done. Best wishes to her and Donna. Praying it is super successful. |
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Title: Re: My Judy gets a chemical stress test and Echo Post by DonnaH_again on May 19th, 2008, 8:05pm Well, crap, crap, crap!! The docs office made a little mistake. Her appointment tomorrow is for a "consultation". Funny tho, the PA in his office scheduled the tests for the 20th at 8:40 am. Just another set-back. Damn. We'll find out tomorrow when the tests are. Her GP upped her Fentanyl patch again and she's still on 10mg. Oxycodone every 4-6 hours, plus Flexoril for muscle spasms, and Ibuprophine and Tylenol. She told me that she can't take much more. I have to keep sounding positive and encouraging for her. I keep telling her that she's within reach of some relief. When they do the first surgery, they'll work on the discs which should help quite a bit......then there's another setback. Sorry for carrying on like this. I think your prayers are what's holding her upright. |
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Title: Re: My Judy gets a chemical stress test and Echo Post by Linda_Howell on May 19th, 2008, 8:18pm Oh Donna I feel for you and her. Please tell her to re-read all of our letters to her if she is able and make certain she knows that all of us are with her in spirit. Damn! I hate it when one of our kids are hurting. Mine, yours...it don't matter. |
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Title: Re: My Judy gets a chemical stress test and Echo Post by Charlie on May 19th, 2008, 9:27pm Lots of vibes and stuff for Judy. [img][/img] Let us know how it's going. Charlie |
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Title: Re: My Judy gets a chemical stress test and Echo Post by Jackie on May 20th, 2008, 5:54am Keeping her in our thoughts and prayers....you too, Donna. This is hard duty for sure. Please keep us posted. Much Love, Jackie |
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Title: Re: My Judy gets a chemical stress test and Echo Post by artonio7 on May 20th, 2008, 12:37pm Candles are still burning here.... with warm regards, Tony |
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