Sunday, May 24, 2009

Lung Surgery No. 2

Friday was a much better experience than the first lung surgery - we were only 75 minutes late but it sure seemed like it was on time. Everything went well and they removed only the 3 spots that were noted in the scans. She came out of surgery with only one chest tube this time which, I am told, means they are expecting less drainage. They removed the left chest tube today but the right chest tube that she got a week ago is still in since they are still getting a little fluid and air leakage. This second surgery they tried a new method of moving nerves around during surgery to try and reduce post-operative pain - Angie is on the cutting edge and will be able to give them a comparison between the surgeries. If Friday night is any indication, the pain isn't any better. We had a fun experience with Angie's arm going numb, the epidural getting turned off, Angie's arm regaining feeling, then the epidural being left off way too long. Apparently shift change is more important than patients in agony. So, we should get biopsy results in the next day or so. They indicated that Angie may get out on Monday but we're guessing Tuesday is more likely. Angie would like to get the remaining chest tube removed before she heads home. For you Yanks out there, enjoy the rest of your long weekend. Angie will be back to blogging in a few days.

9 comments:

laurie@duncancleary.com said...

Thank you SO much for the update, Grant. I have been checking the blog compulsively and really appreciate the news. I knew she would rock the surgery. Have been praying for a great outcome and complication-free recovery. Love to all of you & a big kiss to Ang --
Laurie

Dawn Finlayson said...

Thank you for the update. Send Angie our love.
Dawn

laurie@duncancleary.com said...

P.S. I just told my 6-year-old daughter, Elena, about your surgery, and she immediately shared the news with little sis Devon.

Elena: Devon, Devon! You know Angie? She's not sick anymore!

Devon: I know! And we're going to Hawaii!

That's the spirit, girls!

Anonymous said...

Angie, There isn't a day goes by that I don't think about you and pray that the good Lord gives you strength, courage and hope as you fight this fight. Thanks Grant for the update and for being there for her and the boys. I only think positively for the outcome we all expect for our wonderful gal. I can't believe how strong she has been through it all and will continue to be. Hang in there Ang, it only gets better from here. I love you lots and pray you will come back soon to our beautiful Garden Island, it is raining hard now as I type this but even Kauai needs the rain now and then. Keep the smiles coming, we all need your positive
attitude. Love, Judi G.

Anonymous said...

Thank you Grant for the good news!
please give Ang our love and give yourself a special treat Canadian style. love to your family, pat&mag.

Anonymous said...

Awesome news!!!!! Xoxoxoxoxo

Karen said...

Thanks for the update Grant.

Beckey said...

I continue to think about you, pray and hope that all turns out alright. I wish I had all the right words to tell you, Ang. So I am telling you everything you need to hear right now, you just fill in the blank "__________________"
;-) With that said, I will continue to pray and hope that you are home and well soon. Love, Beckey

Anonymous said...

its good to hear shes doing better and damn those doctors give her drugs damn it!!!!! send me an email and keep me posted. its
gregb_1979@hotmail.com. hope to hear from you soon. chao greg billing