Thursday, June 18, 2009
Surgery Date Set
Terrie's surgery has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 7. Her surgeon will be Dr. Savcenko and the procedure will be done at HEB hospital (Hurst-Euless-Bedford). We will have a consultation with the doc on July 1 to ask questions and learn what to expect during the surgery. His office tells us that she will be hospitalized for 5-7 days and that the recuperation is a 9-12 week process. During her weeks of recovery, she will begin cardiac rehab under the direction of her cardiologist, Dr. Paranandi. Here is our main prayer focus to share with you: Terrie has a history of reactions to anesthetic and strong pain medication - the kind that this surgery requires. She almost invariably feels rotten and gets nauseaus during her early recovery period. And the coughing and throwing up that accompany this are NOT what you want to happen after such a surgery. So, our prayer is that God will provide some medications to keep this from happening. We plan to stress our concerns to the surgeon and the anesthesiologist so that they can make wise choices in medications. We trust the Lord to get her through this ordeal in the best way possible and we count on your prayers to ask Him for that blessing. Thanks again for all your concern and petitions to the heavenly throne!
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I have been praying for all of you during this time...having been through this with Roy and with my dad, I know there are tough times ahead. But, God is so good! There are so many good meds now and I will pray that they will find just the right combination for sweet Terrie. They are so great at HEB, the place both Roy and dad had their surgery. They care for the family in such a wonderful way, also. I will continue to lift each of you up to the Father! Hugs!
ReplyDeletePraying for you & decisons you must make & co-ordination of just the right doctors, meds, etc. God is good every step of the way & there's thankfulness & peace that you guys know Him so well. Will be praying & praying for you! Love you, friends!
ReplyDeleteWe will certainly pray for the whole family. My dad had this many years ago and did so well! Good to hear from you. Dad Ford gave us thelink to your blog.
ReplyDeleteLOve you guys,
Steve and Linda
Praying here. Thank you so much for keeping us updated. I love you both!!! Alene
ReplyDeletePraying for all that will concern Terrie before, during and after the surgery...and for you and your entire family as you go through this together ~ May God guide the doctors in all things. We pray for success and complete healing in all areas of concern for Terrie.
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
Skip & Linda Hunt
I am so sorry that you have to go through this surgery. I know it must be stressful now as you wait. But, isn't it great that drs. are able to fix these things and you can go on better than before!! Our prayers are with your whole family and we ask that God's hand is on every detail. We love you so much!!!
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Terrie and Charley ~ you and the family are in our prayers. Chad and I fully understand all that goes into this type of procedure and the recovery process. We are SO thankful that #1)Terrie had a physical and this problem was found in time to have something done about it and #2)You have confidence in your doctors. We know that it is not an easy road, definitely not something you would choose, BUT we know that God will get you through it.
ReplyDeleteFor I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Pkans to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11
PLANS to give you a future and a hope.
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Thanks so much, Tessa! I hope things go well with your delivery - this week(?)
ReplyDeleteWe, kristen, molly, & susan are visiting and talking about you guys! We would love to come up for the surgery but don't think it can happen. We will be there in spirit and will be praying for you terrie! Keep us posted charley! We love you both soooooo much!! =)
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