Donna G Posted August 21, 2003 Author Share Posted August 21, 2003 Today Connie went to surgery. The tumor in her lung was very far back and her surgeon was not able to remove it by a sternal incision. Because the lung was manipulated the surgeon felt it would be safer not to do the heart surgery today because she would have to be on Heparin. A new plan is being discussed. Of course Connie is on a vent , medicated for rest , in ICU . Hopefully tomorrow they will be able to take her off the vent and as she begins to heal we will learn what the new plan will be. Please PRAY PRAY PRAY. This is a rough day for Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyd Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 Donna, This is not the news we wanted to hear. There will be many, many prayers being offered for Connie tonight. May God be with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 I have said prayers for our dear Connie. I pray for her every day as well as everyone her on our forum...... By his stripes we are all healed. We just need to keep our faith strong, and believe. God is good. God Bless Connie and all of us Praying for a "CURE" for all Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 My kids and I are PRAYING continually for Connie's recovery and a grand new plan. ~Isaiah 40:31~ God bless... Karen M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Donna thank you for keeping us updated. Prayers continue for our dear, dear Connie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdaW Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Dear Donna, I was hoping for different news today. My deepest admiration for our pioneer survivor. We are all with you in spirit, Connie. Thank you Donna for keeping us informed. Love, Ada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny G. Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Just want to let Connie know how much she's missed and needed here. She's got to be feeling the love radiating towards her. Thanks Donna, for keeping us updated. Jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Connie, Though not what we all wanted for you, this is a set back only. It doesn't mean that there isn't a plan B, or that plan B won't be doable. You spend your energies in recovering and breathing on your own, and don't waste your strength worrying about what didn't work out today. "When a door closes, God opens a window." Love, Fay A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Dear Connie, I wish you well, you're such a wonderful person. Please rest up and then attack this horrible thing again. I know you can. (((hug))). Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cheryl Schaefer Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Thanks for keeping us updated. hile it is not the news we were hoping to hear, we know she is a fighter and sounds like the doctors know what they are doing. She probably can only go through so much at one time. Please let her know we are all thinking about her and offering our prayers. Aloha, Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Praying for you Connie. Hang in there girl, you are our shining star and we need you. Bess B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted August 22, 2003 Author Share Posted August 22, 2003 I am sorry but my update today will be late , I am working at my hospital today, after I will go to United Hospital. As Connie is in ICU and can't "answer ' the phone, Maurie can't use his cell phone in the hospital etc. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Connie, I am so sorry that you have to endure yet another battle with this monster, but you will prevail. May God see our Connie B. through this surgery and I pray for a complete recovery. By your stripes may she be healed. Thank you Jesus, Amen. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna D Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Praying for you Connie!!! ((((((((Connie)))))))) Dona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted August 22, 2003 Author Share Posted August 22, 2003 Home from work , finally got through at the hospital, Connie is off Vent HURRAH . moved to 'special care " I am on my way to St Paul now , more to follow. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted August 23, 2003 Author Share Posted August 23, 2003 Just got back from United Hospital and visiting with Connie. She said she was out of bed today and stood beside it while they changed the linen. She was sipping on chicken broth, jello, and sherbet. She is on telemetry ( portable heart monitor) and has an oximeter ( checks her oxygen saturation) and some oxygen by nasal canula. Of course she still has chest tube that so many of us know what that is all about. Her pain meds are not giving her much relief especially when she has to cough so they are going to set up a PCA of dilaudid. Today she was able to start reading all your messages, she LOVES THEM Maurie was reading to some to her and his just beamed when he read David P 's about Connie being a person he most admired When we were leaving she said " where are my messages, I want to read some more . They really made her so happy . I told her I 'll add more as they come. I am thinking we should start a new ribbon this one is getting slow to open Till tomorrow , ( after I get home from work) Thanks to all for your words of encouragement. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 Donna - What a good friend you are to Connie and to all of us for keeping us posted on her condition. Connie - You keep fighting girl.... you have my prayers and positive thoughts - Much Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 Dona, you are such a dear friend to Connie. Bless you! Connie, I just had to get online and check on you. I am so glad to hear you are on the road to recovery. You know, you gave such a nice message when I posted about my father-in-law passing away. I had always thought that if he stayed around a little longer, he would very likely look like your husband especially when wearing his glasses. (Hope I am not offending Maurie, but he does have a little more gray. ) Since you made comments about my "handsome father-in-law", I am assuming you saw the resemblance as well. He was very handsome and we choose to remember him today in that way at his memorial service. Handsome, strong and caring. God bless you, Connie B. Keep up the fight against this monster. I will be praying for you every day. Karen M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveG Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 Donna: Thank you for all your updates. You did good until you got to that damn chest tube. I think that is the worst part of the whole affair, but am glad she is getting up some. That is important to get up and move around. Again, when you see her, ((((((((((((((((((((CONNIE))))))))))))))))))))), from the Baraboobian. Tell her that, she'll get a laugh out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 Connie/Donna, Donna, thank you so very much for keeping us informed about Connie. You are truly a good friend. Connie, your posts are greatly missed on this board and we are all looking forward to hearing from you soon. Connie, you go girl..... Kick this monster in the bud and get well soon. You are in my prayers every day as well as everyone else here on this board. You are a fighter, you beat this before and you will do it again. By his stripes we are healed..... Keep the faith and God Bless us all..... (((((((((CONNIE)))))))))) Lots of Hugs to a wonderful and caring lady...... Praying for a "CURE" for all of us Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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