daggiesmom Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Joanie had surgery today to close the hole & came through it just fine. She is still heavily sedated but can communicate is aware of the positive outcome. They were able to take her off the vent after surgery & she is breathing on her own. BP, respiration, heart rate, etc are all stable & looking good. The next couple of days are going to be crucial but all signs are positive for a complete recovery w/no loss of lung function. Thanks again for the prayers & please keep 'em coming a bit longer. Rgds, Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Oh Thank God!!! Thank you Brian for the update. Please let Joanie know that I continue to pray for her and send positive thoughts her way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Happy news indeed! gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Answered prayers! Prayers continue for a complete and quick recovery. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 I've been waiting rather anxiously to hear this news. Joanie is AWESOME. I hope she is home with you very soon. Give her my good thoughts and love. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Prayers continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Yes!!! Thank God. Joanie, you are one tough cookie and I am proud to know you girl!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Awesome news! Thanks for the update! God bless and good luck! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastLadi Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Brian, I'm so glad that Joanie is doing well! Sending prayers and wishing a very speedy recovery! Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Brian I am so glad she is doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Glad Joanie made it through surgery ok. Let us know how she is doing as you have time. She is a great gal and we miss her.She has to get well and get back to the computer. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Sounds like good news to me. continuing prayers for a speedy recovery. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 I'm very happy to hear she's doing well, and hope for a speedy recovery for Joanie! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 That is really great news.Glad everything went well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplelady47 Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Such good news!!! Sending positive thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery!!! We sure do miss Joanie!! Pam in FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Whew! Thank you for the update, Brian and continued prayers for Joanie. Blessings, Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Wonderful news, so glad she's doing well. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 So gald to hear that, prayers for the best for Joanie. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 So very relieved to hear that things are going well for our dear Joanie. Please let her know that we send our love and are keeping her in our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Continued prayers and well wishes to you both. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted August 19, 2006 Author Share Posted August 19, 2006 Joanie continues to do well & asked me to say Hi for her. We both greatly appreciate all of your prayers and good thoughts. I'll print this & the other threads & bring them with me tomorrow. She may not have computer access but, in this way, she can still see your great outpouring of support first hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I am so happy to hear Joanie is improving. More prayers for Joanie and family. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted August 24, 2006 Author Share Posted August 24, 2006 I'm sorry that I haven't updated in a few days but things have been pretty hectic with me running between home, work & hospital. First, the doctors are still optimistic about the surgical outcome. However, there has been an assortment of complications that are delaying Joanie's recovery. She was doing well and in really good spirits throughout the weekend. Monday morning, however, she wasn't feeling well & an x-ray showed that there had been a partial collapse of her right lung. It was apparently caused by a phlegm blockage that they were able to clear Monday afternoon with a bronchoscopy. She was also experiencing atrial fibrillation (irregular heart rhythms) that they have successfully controlled with amiodarone. Normal sinus rhythms have returned. However, the amiodarone has upset her stomach. The doctors were also concerned about the possibility of Joanie developing a blood clot as a result of the surgery & the atrial fibrillation. To lessen the chance of that happening, they are giving her heparin (an anticoagulant). That, in turn, has allowed for some minimal bleeding to continue, lowering her hemoglobin levels and necessitating a few transfusions. If all of that were not enough, Joanie started running a fever yesterday and was diagnosed with having "a touch" of pneumonia in her left lung, the otherwise healthy one. Considering everything, she is still in pretty good spirits but is fairly well exhausted and really, really fed up with being sick. I'll update again in a few days. Please keep those prayers and good wishes coming. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Brian, I was just thinking of Joanie earlier.. thanks so much for the update, you must be exhausted with everything going on, both physically and emotionally!! You make sure to tell Joanie that we are all thinking of her. Sounds like she's having a rough time with all these side complications going on- but tell her it won't be long before she's as good as new (well as new as she can be at her age -make sure you run when you tell her that!). Seriously, you tell her I think of her often, and can't wait till she's back on board, posting herself. My best wishes are with both of you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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