Joanie - Daggiesmom - Sunday 18-Dec Update

[daggiesmom]

Rather than continue with the lengthy earlier thread, I though it would be easier to follow if I started a new one. In my last update on Friday night, I told you about Joanie's surgery earlier that day in which the surgeon applied a patch of muscle tissue, thus closing off the hole.

Well, complications arose overnight Friday when some sutures opened. (The lung tissue is fragile from the radiation she had in '02.) She went back to surgery yesterday to repair the damage using additional tissue.

I'm happy to now be able to report some good news. Joanie is doing much better since yesterday's surgery. The patch is holding and there is no bleeding. She is in guarded condition but the surgeon is optimistic. If things continue to be positive, they will begin to take her off the machines and out from anesthesia tomorrow morning.

Boy, is she going to be surprised when she finds out that she lost a week! Knowing her as well as I do, I can hear her now, "Aren't you glad I pushed & we finished the Christmas shopping?"

I'll keep you updated. Thanks again for your support & prayers. Please keep 'em coming.

Brian

[Ry]

Wow, she is really being put through it. I hope she is off all the machines soon. Now if you really want to make points you'll wrap all those presents while she's sleeping. Tell her how much we miss her and are pulling for her.

Rochelle

[Maryanne]

Thanks Brian for the optimistic update. We all certainly needed some good news about her.

Yes, I could see a Joanie saying that about getting the shopping done early.

Everything crossed here that Joanie will continure to improve and off those dam* machines ASAP.

Is there a possibility she could be home for Xmas? I hope so.

My candle still shines brightly for her.

Maryanne

[Kasey]

Terrific news, Brian. I hope it just keeps getting better and better. Joanie is AWESOME!!!! Not only to make it through this very difficult week, BUT to have finished all the shopping...WOW!!!!!!!!! I KNOW, Brian, you have something very special all ready to pressent to that wonderful wife - all wrapped and ready to go. Right????

Kasey

[Andrea]

Thanks so much for the update!!!! Please keep them coming

[Geri]

Still have everything crossed for Joanie.

It's probably just as well that she doesn't know what went on this last week.

Take care

Geri

[Don Wood]

Thanks for the good update, Brian. Go, Joanie! Don

[J.C.]

Thank you Brian for the update.

Wishing only the best for Joanie.

Candle burning.

Hugs

Jackie

[MilliBr1]

Thank you for the update, my prayers continue.

[midge]

My heart goes out to you and your family during this stressful time. I pray that Joanie gets better real soon..

[ginnyde]

Brian, thanks for the good news update. And some weeks are better off being lost. Tell Joanie she is missed and that many prayers are being said for a quick and easy recovery.

I agree with Rochelle, wrapping those presents would be the best present you can give Joanie.

[Donna]

Brian, I like that update!!!..Prayers for you and Joanie continue!!

Donna K.

[cindi o'h]

I am clapping my hands together here.. what a relief, Brian.

Many prayers continue for Joanie's recovery. Get well, soon honey.

love, Cindi o'h

[Fay A.]

Joanie, I can't wait until you make it back here. Brian, thank you for letting us know how things are going. Prayers continue for you all.

[gerbil runner]

So glad things are looking up for Joanie. She'll be glad whe "wasn't there" for this week.

[gail p-m]

Glad to hear things are looking good for Joanie. Isn't that just like a woman to be so organized with all of that Christmas shopping?

please keep us updated.

gail p-m

[eppie]

Way to go, JOanie!! YOu can do this! Thanks Brian for letting us know how Joanie is doing. I will continue to keep you in our prayers!

Hugs to all in need,

Eppie

[Frank Lamb]

Brian,thank you for the promising update.Hoping Joanie heals quick and gets home soon.

[Jyoung20]

Thanks for the update.

GOD BLESS!!

Jamie

[Fall54]

Dear Brian,

Thank you for updating us on Joanie. I have been thinking about her a lot! Glad to hear that things are heading positive. I do pray she will be home for Christmas and that you will have a gift for her like Casey said that shows her just how much you love her.... Like she doesnt know!! Please keep the updates coming !! She is in my prayers!

God Bless you both,

Jane

[cathy]

Thanks for the update Brian..Praying she is out of there soon and home and feeling much better for Christmas...

[Ann]

I'm keeping Joanie in my thoughts and prayers. Please let her know how we all miss her and are wishing her the very best!

[daggiesmom]

Today's news is even better. Joanie is breathing on her own & they have stopped the anesthesia. She started waking up tonight around 6:30 but was agitated so they gave her a mild sedative to make her transition into consciousness smoother. If things go well through the night, they should extubate tomorrow.

Brian

[Fall54]

AWESOME!!!!!!! I am so happy to hear this awesome news!! Give her a kiss for me Brian!!

God bless you both,

Jane

[Patkid]

Sounds wonderful and our prayers will continue.

Love

Pat and Bri