Feb 26, 2015

Carole update

Hello from frigid snowy Cleveland. The surgery went well, off the ventilator same day. They are keeping her an extra day in ICU, she is very shaky, in much pain (they did crack the chest open instead of the original plan).  Most of her ill feelings are probably from the anesthesia and the pain meds, which she doesn't think are working, and the Swan catheter tube in her neck.  I saw her for only a few minutes and will go this afternoon for a few.  Luckily the hotel can accommodate me for another night.  I can't take the chance of her being moved to step-down tomorrow, where I can stay in her room.  So glad that it's over and hope she can start feeling better today.  As long as the heart is doing as expected, the rest will subside eventually.
Thank you again for your prayers!

p.s.  I hate using a tablet.  

54 comments:

Pondside said...

Thank you for the update - may everything continue to go well for Carole as she heals.

Joyce said...

MARLY So glad to hear Carole is doing well, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary said...

Great news, you are both in my thoughts. Hoping for a speedy recovery for Carole.

Unknown said...

Wonderful, wonderful news!

Dirty Martini Queen said...

Good news and praying for her speedy recovery

backporchcarver said...

It is great to hear everything went well.

Lee Morrison said...

So happy to hear that Carole is doing well. I'll keep you guys in my prayers. Take care.

Frances said...

That is good news, and I hope and pray that she continues to improve.

Vera said...

FAbulous news Marly...been thinking of you and Carol. Thanks for taking the time to post an update. Will continue to keep you and Carol in my thoughts and prayers.

Simple Pleasure said...

Marly
This is wonderful news...prayers continuing for both of you.
Busy Hands...Happy Hear
Patricia

CalamityJr said...

Thank you for posting. I'm so glad the surgery went well. I'll cont to pray for both of you.

Margaret said...

Great news! So glad to hear all went well. Continued good thoughts and prayers. (I hate using the tablet too. lol!)

karen said...

Wonderful news!

Anonymous said...

Continued prayers for you both!

Sandra Ree

Ele said...

Wonderful news, so glad things are improving

Cricket-bug Corner said...

Excellent. Keeping my fingers crossed for a speedy recovery!

Barbara said...

Great news!

celkalee said...

A big hurtle conquered. Now the healing process. Thoughts and prayers with you all. I truly believe that all the positive emotions help in the healing process. I have seen it, I have lived it. Blessings.

Angie said...

Good luck with everything!!!

Carole Z. said...

Marly, so happy to hear everything went well with Carole's surgery and hopefully will restore her to better health. She (and you) have been in my prayers. God bless.

Justine said...

So pleased to hear that Carole is doing well. Will continue to pray for you both xx

Justine said...

So pleased to hear that Carole is doing well. Will continue to pray for you both xx

capecodgirl565 said...

Good news so far, hoping she will be feeling much better with each passing day. Sending prayers for a speedy recovery....for both of you!

Truus said...

Good news!!! Take care Marly and hope Carole will doing well from now on.
Many blessings for all of you.
Truus from Holland

Mugwump Woolies said...

Great news!
Robyn

Vickie said...

Amen! I have been praying and thinking of you two today.

CJ said...

So glad to hear you made it there safely and that Carole is doing well.

CJ

Jacqueline said...

Great news.

Rugs and Pugs said...

Wonderful news and yes, it is frigid and snowy in northern Ohio.
Hugs :)
Lauren

Anonymous said...

Wonderful news! Thank you for the update! Take good care of yourself and know we're continuing to keep you and Carole in our thoughts and prayers. SAH

C M Designs said...

Had been waiting to hear how Carole's surgery went.. Have been saying prayers all week..
She'll feel better just getting out of the ICU ! Sounds like she's making great progress. Opening the chest is something to get over.. My late husband had it done twice for valve replacement..
I know she's glad to have you there with her..
Take care. Thinking of you and Carole.
Hugs, Charlotte in Va.

Anonymous said...

Surgery is over, each day will get better. So glad for you both!

The Attic said...

Fabulous news. Take care of yourself, Carole is lucky to have you.

Penny Shepherd said...

Glad to hear surgery went well. Continued prayers for ongoing recovery.

Penny said...

What wonderful news, Marly! I pray that Carole continues to heal and improve, and is soon feeling much better.
Take care of yourself, too!
Penny

jan said...

Marly - So very relieved to hear that Carole's surgery went well. I noticed your absence from blogging this week and was anxiously waiting to hear. ...jan

Unknown said...

Awesome news. Continued prayers for a speedy recovery!

Barb said...

So glad to hear things are going well. Bless you both!

diamondc said...

Dearest Marly: I am so happy to hear things are going well.
Blessings to your Sister and her healing.

Catherine

Merry Wind Farm said...

This is such good news, Marly. I hope she progressed rapidly in her recovery and that you get some rest.
Melinda

Anonymous said...

My sister just had quadruple bypass surgery on Monday!!! She said getting the tube out of her chest was a big relief!! She hopes to be home by Saturday!!!I hope your sister gets better very soon!!!

quiltgrannie said...

Prayers to you all!!

Anonymous said...

Good Happy and Healthy Wishes !

terry a said...

Hope the recovery is quick. Will be praying.!

Three Sheep Studio said...

Thank you Marly, for the update. Praying for a speedy recovery for Carole.
Rose

Annmarie said...

Best news ever....so happy. Prayers will continue for both of you. Hope you are able to relax a bit.

Pam in IL said...

Good news! Praying for you both!

Maggee said...

That is very good news so far! Hopefully, she will be in a step-down soon, and you can be in the room with her, cheering her on! Big Hugs to you, and Prayers of course!

Carol said...

Thank you so much for the update, Marlee... I pray that Carole's healing will be speedy and without too much pain. I'm sure you're both so relieved to have the surgery over!

Melody said...

That is good news about Carol's surgery. I hope the healing time goes quickly for you both. Take care.

blueladie said...

Praying for you both, too. These are good to hear updates. Cathryn

Starry-eyed stitcher said...

Such good news. She hopefully just needs time to complete the healing progress. Live Irene xxx

Karen said...

I am glad she made it through the surgery. Her lungs must be good since they were able to wean her from the vent. That is a good thing. At the hospital here they try to keep the pain level down to 4 and below. So if she says she is a five just tell them you need better pain control (if her condition allows). Best wishes. Karen

sheravery said...

Hi Marly,
So happy to hear that all went well for Carole. Now for a speedy recovery. Continued well wishes for BOTH of you!

-Sherry-

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