Sorry to hear about your Father's passing Manpa. I hope the memories of him will be happy and joyful ones.
Jaros.
Jaros.
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Our condolences to you and your family Pa.
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My (our) very best wishes to you on the sad passing.
May he always shine beautifully in your memories of those who loved him!
May he always shine beautifully in your memories of those who loved him!
Condolences to all the family.
Condolences Manpa
Well we got through the week, everything went to plan thankfully and it was a wonderful celebration of dads life. Tough week for the wife, it was pretty tiring. We are now 2 and 1/2 weeks from the big day and time is flying along. Pre admission check up and interview next week where we get to ask and get asked lots of questions about the surgery and recovery procedures etc. The roads will be safe for at least 3 months after surgery with no driving allowed.
Staying as healthy as possible is the priority between now and then ensuring a smooth run to surgery. The more we read, the more we are amazed at what the medical profession are able to do and we are blessed to have a very experienced neurologist and neurosurgeon caring for Lorraine.
It's getting like a live rocket launch, just waiting for the last countdown to zero, day 17 and counting.
Cheers
Staying as healthy as possible is the priority between now and then ensuring a smooth run to surgery. The more we read, the more we are amazed at what the medical profession are able to do and we are blessed to have a very experienced neurologist and neurosurgeon caring for Lorraine.
It's getting like a live rocket launch, just waiting for the last countdown to zero, day 17 and counting.
Cheers
The countdown is now on in earnest, pre admission interview over and done with, surgeon paid up front, final preparations and procedures all in place. This time next week Lorraine will be admitted and all medications stopped ready for surgery (5 hours) 1.00pm Wed.
24hours in intensive care, before another 6 days in the ward, physio everyday plus small adjustments to the neuro stimulator by the neurologist.
7,6,5,4,3,2,1 Blast off!
24hours in intensive care, before another 6 days in the ward, physio everyday plus small adjustments to the neuro stimulator by the neurologist.
7,6,5,4,3,2,1 Blast off!
Hope everything goes smoothly and recovery is swift
We are expecting good results, all indications and surgeries we have seen show immediate benefits whilst the surgery is being conducted. At day three there tends to be a slight backward step as the "bounce effect" from the brain swelling during surgery subsides, hence the close monitoring and fine adjustments before leaving hospital.
No strenuous exercise, no lifting any heavy objects, no lifting arms above shoulder height for the first six weeks, this is to protect the integrity of the stimulator cables in the neck and head.
Weekly visits to the neurosurgeon for the first month, then stepping out to fortnightly, monthly and six monthly for stimulator adjustments. Lorraine will have the ability to make adjustments to the stimulator within set parameters dependent on her ongoing symptoms.
No strenuous exercise, no lifting any heavy objects, no lifting arms above shoulder height for the first six weeks, this is to protect the integrity of the stimulator cables in the neck and head.
Weekly visits to the neurosurgeon for the first month, then stepping out to fortnightly, monthly and six monthly for stimulator adjustments. Lorraine will have the ability to make adjustments to the stimulator within set parameters dependent on her ongoing symptoms.
All the best guys. Speedy recovery
Prayers as always mate for Lorraine and you.
Don't you just love the power of technology and doctors, I do!
Mackka :Y:
Don't you just love the power of technology and doctors, I do!
Mackka :Y:
Thanks Mackka, yes I agree, I have nothing but admiration for all in the medical professions. The dedication required and the hours worked are often not part of the average persons thinking until they are touched by ill health. When you consider many specialists run their own practice, perform surgeries, do hospital visits 7 days a week etc, they earn every dollar, money well spent I reckon.Mackka said:
Pa I cannot agree with you more.
5 years ago I decided to have a heart operation, yes you heard me right , I decided to have a heart operation, a valve replacement actually.
You see I was born with a dickie heart due to a virus, rheumatic fever, and therefore my heart valve didn't form correctly.
Long story short, I was studying for an exam and started getting palpitations and went to the hospital and yep time to see a specialist.
My specialist said to me , you tell me when you want it done and I told him three years later.
I have never felt better in my life, thanks to my doctors and technology.
2 days in ICU, 5 days in the ward, home foe 6 weeks and not a pain ever and just 2 Panadol when needed. That lasted 3 days.
Pa I have the greatest confidence in your team and you.
Best Wishes
Mackka :Y: :Y: :Y:
5 years ago I decided to have a heart operation, yes you heard me right , I decided to have a heart operation, a valve replacement actually.
You see I was born with a dickie heart due to a virus, rheumatic fever, and therefore my heart valve didn't form correctly.
Long story short, I was studying for an exam and started getting palpitations and went to the hospital and yep time to see a specialist.
My specialist said to me , you tell me when you want it done and I told him three years later.
I have never felt better in my life, thanks to my doctors and technology.
2 days in ICU, 5 days in the ward, home foe 6 weeks and not a pain ever and just 2 Panadol when needed. That lasted 3 days.
Pa I have the greatest confidence in your team and you.
Best Wishes
Mackka :Y: :Y: :Y:
Well done Mackka. Great outcome for all of us. :Y:
With one day to go, hospital admission this afternoon the wife's phone rings and I answer it, the voice on the other end says" hi it's Rebecca here fron Dr Zs office, can I speak with Lorraine"
My heart immediately went into overdrive thinking surgery was going to be delayed or something had gone awry but thankfully no it was just a reminder about the admission and what to bring to the hospital. The last 4 days have been some of the worst Lorraine has had to endure and any delays would have been heartbreaking. Today she is much better and trying to keep active to help with the nerves.
We are down to hours now, this time tomorrow Lorraine will be well and truly prepped for surgery and I will be pacing up and down like an expectant father.
I reckon I'll read a book or two waiting for the surgeons call and all clear.
My heart immediately went into overdrive thinking surgery was going to be delayed or something had gone awry but thankfully no it was just a reminder about the admission and what to bring to the hospital. The last 4 days have been some of the worst Lorraine has had to endure and any delays would have been heartbreaking. Today she is much better and trying to keep active to help with the nerves.
We are down to hours now, this time tomorrow Lorraine will be well and truly prepped for surgery and I will be pacing up and down like an expectant father.
I reckon I'll read a book or two waiting for the surgeons call and all clear.
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