I know everyone is anxiously awaiting an update, but ICU procedures prevented me from logging in until now (thank you nurse Jessie for letting me turn on the laptop). Kathleen is doing good. When I asked her what she wanted to tell people, she said, "My head hurts and I want them to unhook me from all this stuff and stop poking and prodding me." I was able to stay with her in the ICU until about 11:00pm last night and they let me in just before 8:00am this morning.
Kathleen is still uncomfortable, as anyone would be after 12 hours of surgery. Her shoulder hurts from laying in one position for so long, but generally she is in good spirits and is fully aware of everything going on. She is trying to rest and heal, but when she is awake and talking she is her normal self. In fact last night she said, "How are the Fayolles going to know what is going on - they are on a houseboat at a lake in Kentucky without internet access." Pretty good presence of mind for someone just coming out of the haze of anesthesia.
The doctors came by early this morning (before I was allowed in the ICU) and word from Kathleen and the nurse is that everything is going well from their perspective. The surgery was a success, and they are pleased with her progress. We are being released to a private room somewhere around 1pm, so we will have more updates at that time.
If you click on "comments" just below this message, you can post a comment and I will be able to read it to Kathleen. No cell phones are allowed in the ICU, so this is probably the best way to get her a message.
---Mark
This is wonderful news! Phase 2 is a speedy recovery.
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Chris & Michelle
Kathleen,
ReplyDeleteWe are so pleased that you are doing well and know that your positive spirit and humor will help ease the pain. When will they permit a glass of wine to celebrate?
John and Ann
Please tell Kathleen that all her DET friends will expect her to be scrapping a page about this tomorrow. ;) or... tell her we are all thinking about her and sending prayers for a speedy recovery! Sharon1313
ReplyDeleteKathleen, way to go girl!!!! We have been thinking and praying for you all along. SO GLAD everything went well and you are now on your road to recovery! Keep up the good work :-) we'll be in touch. Love ya lots! Amy, Eric and the boys.
ReplyDeleteMark - thank you for the updates! I'm so happy to hear everything is going well. Please give her a hug and let me know if you need anything!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Funny, how ONLY Kathleen (AKA Martha) would talk about how amazing her husband is on her blog when all she needs to do is look in the mirror. You are amazing us, Kathleen, now rest and let someone else do all the work for change so you can recover and heal. We love you!
ReplyDeleteThe Rewers
Great news. Glad to hear that the surgery was a success and that Kathleen is doing well. Thank you Mark for keeping us informed. Kathleen rest up and take care. You and your family are in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteBelinda
Hooray! :)
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Mark, your updates have been so helpful. Kathleen, you are awesome! So glad yesterday is behind you and know your strength and positive attitude will bring you home quickly. Delaney and Kinsey are both doing great. We’ve made it to school on time two mornings in a row!
ReplyDeleteLove to you both - Mom
Aunt Kathleen,
ReplyDeleteWe're so happy to hear that everything is going good. Mom's telling me to write down all these crazy things, but I think she's just making fun of me trying to think of things to write. Get better soon!
Love,
Amanda & Stella
Kathleen - I know you need another unbelievably mushy message as much as you need a hole in the.... Wait, um - let me get back to you later with that thought.
ReplyDeleteThere was never a doubt that you would come through this doing this well. You just wouldn't allowed anything but! You are so strong and have so many praying for you and holding you in their thoughts.
Knowing you, we'll all soon be getting some fantastically detailed description of your ordeal wrapped, of course, in a beautiful package of your construction. Mark has been doing a fantastic job keeping us all informed, but we can't wait to hear from you, see you and share a glass of wine with you again.
Meanwhile, you take it easy and get yourself well.
Mark - please give that special lady a big hug and kiss for us!
All our love! - Scott and Chris, Cole and Addy
Kathleen and Mark,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great up-dates yesterday Mark. We followed along all day. We sympathized with what a LONG stressful day it was. Now the RECOVERY can begin! Thinking of you. . .
"Aunt Mary" and "Uncle Fred"
We were all very anxious yesterday and even though we weren't there with you in body we were there with you in our thoughts. Mark's updates have been incredible and even in the midst of all of this he has kept his great sense of humor! How I do not know. Be well! Jan and Greg
ReplyDeleteThank God,
ReplyDeleteWe can breathe now!
We send much love and any help you may need.
♥
Judy & John
Hi Guys! So glad to hear that so far so good on the surgery and recovery. Hope you are able to start holding stuff down soon! Maybe the problem is that its water not a good cab! We are sending much love and prayers your way! - Todd and Laura
ReplyDeleteWe are just trying to plan what type of event to shcedule for your return to 1202.
ReplyDeleteChildren are growing like weeds. Let us know if we can smuggle anything to you.
Uncle Buck and Grams
Praying for a speedy recovery Kathleen!
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Kathleen you are continually in our prayers! Hugs from all you DET friends! Mandy
ReplyDeleteKathleen, I have been following your blog since your mom sent me the url on Thursday. It is amazing to hear of your progress. I have been praying for you and will continue to pray for a complete recovery. Aunt Mary Jo
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