Hi everyone,
Before I get started, I have to tell you all about some exciting information that I want to share. My daughter, Jordan has been dating a young man, Aaron Nally, from Benton County (Tri-County graduate) for around 8 months. On Friday night, Aaron proposed to Jordan while they were on a date in Lafayette. Needless to say, she is ecstatic and so are we. They are planning a June 2010 wedding...we have some exciting times coming up after I get well.
Well, it's a little over 24 hours until my surgery. I just wanted to give out some information about my update on the days to come.
Tomorrow I begin my colon cleansing in the afternoon...liquid diet all day and then I drink my mirolax cocktail (I know how envious you all are). Rick and I are planning on staying in Indy tomorrow night so that I will be close to the hospital since I have to be there so early for registration. My family will be with me when I register on Tuesday at 5:30am and at 7:30am I will be wheeled into surgery.
If I had any idea how things will progress, I would let you know, but depending on what they have to remove, fix and reconstruct, it will determine how long I am in surgery...some where around 6-8 hours. Day 2 will be a day of rest. and no one has mentioned how sedated or much pain I may be experiencing, and then the days following that, the ostomy team will be in to work with me and my new apperatus (filtering system, my new way of describing my upcoming outcome).
I hope that my sisters or Laurie Kinzie or Becky Lehe can update my blog to inform you all of how I am getting along. Below are the phone numbers of my sisters which they agreed that I could give out, if you want to give a call. Keep in mind that my illness has been stressful for all of my family, and I am sure the longer the day goes, they will be wearing down. Rick's family should also know how things are going.
Jane 317-403-2770
Jackie 513-305-1272
Again, I want to thank everyone that has kept me in their prayers as I have been fighting this horrible life changing disease. I know that God has me in his hands and is watching over me and my family as I approach my surgery day. He will keep me safe and let my doctors work a miracle on my body. And I will overcome all of the changes I am faced with and help Jordan plan for her upcoming wedding.
Hey Judi! Andy and I are thinking of you and sending our prayers for your comfort, strength, and speedy recovery. We think of you often. Much love, Susan and Andy Baxter
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ReplyDeleteYou are gonna do great!! I know you're a ball of fire and will stir up some shit, no pun intended, you have to you're Jackie's sister. Seriously, my mom had this done 10 years ago for Crohn's disease and has been living an active, normal life since then. No one would know she has a colostomy and she does everything she always did and more because she is much healthier. It takes a while to grow accustomed to but over time life will return to a new normal. With god's grace I know you will handle everything beautifully and in his likeness. The Kramig family will be praying for you and all of your family. Good luck. Love, Jacqueline, Tommy, Sammie, and Madison.
You were in my dreams last night, Happy and healthy. You are going to be fine. So happy for Jordon
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Just spoke with Jordan. So glad you did well today. I couldn't keep thinking of you, no matter how busy I was. The entire faculty had you in their thoughts today. You rock! We love you! Staff of Delphi Community High School.
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