Saturday, October 27, 2012

Updates from Duke

Well, we found out at about 4:30 yesterday afternoon that Mom needed emergency surgery to remover her colon or she would not survive. We were not sure that she could withstand yet another MAJOR surgery. We, along with the doctor’s help, were able to ask her if she wanted to “give up” or “go for it” and she said “GO FOR IT”. That is what we did!! She is a tremendous woman with unimaginable strength!!

The surgery lasted about 3.5 hours. The surgeon said that she did well. They took out her gall bladder also. She was doing well when we left last night.

This morning, the doctors told Dad that she was doing better than they expected due to the trauma she has endured over the past few weeks. They kept her sedated until around lunchtime today. She is still sleeping and groggy but doing very well.

Thank you for the continued prayers and support. It helps us and her more that you know!!

17 comments:

  1. Oh My! Such a huge surgery. She truly is a strong, courageous woman. We will continue to pray for her and your family
    Betty and Joe from Milwaukie, Oregon

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  2. Just the thought of all your Mom is going through makes us pray all the harder that the Lord will hold onto her and guide her through this. We pray for continued improvement.Sam & Donna...

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  3. It certainly has been a long road for all of you, sending up extra special prayers for continued strength and faith....hang in there....please tell Sharon all of us are sending her positive thoughts and strength!......Cathy McB

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  4. Sending prayers. Please tell Sharon I am thinking about her

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  5. Your Mom is amazing. I am so grateful she said "go for it" and it went as well as could be expected. Her strength is a testimony to all of us. Hugs and prayers your way.

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  6. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sharon and the family. She is a very kind and caring person as well as (apparently) a VERY strong person!! Get well soon.

    David and Marcis Lighthart

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  7. Please tell Sherry that she has people out in blog world thinking of her every day. She has been through a lot, yet still has the spunk and spark that will bring her through all of this. I somehow missed that she had problems other than her lungs.

    I know it must be very difficult for your Dad and for you. Please know you are in my thoughts as well. Tell Sherry we look forward to her return to good health. She's had a long, long battle, but will come out with life smelling all the sweeter to her.

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  8. Glad to hear Sherry is doing better. That is a huge surgery to go through. Will continue to remember her and the family in my prayers. Thanks for the update.

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  9. Thanks for the update Stacey. keeping Sharon and the family in my heart and prayers.

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  10. Continued prayers for this amazing, strong woman and her loving family.

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  11. Please let mom and dad know that we will pray continuously for healing, strength, comfort and patience.

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  12. Please tell your parents that Donna and Stu send their love and support. Haven't had time to post but have been reading. Hoping your mom is now on the road to a full recovery!

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  13. We have also not been able to post but keep up daily! Please let Sherry and Charley know we are keeping them in our prayers!! Thank you so much for the updates! Sending hugs!!

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  14. As someone who has not had a colon for 41 years, I can say 't'ain't no big deal. I hope your mom has all the surgeries behind her now!

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  15. We continue to have your Mom and all of you in our prayers...She is one strong lady,,,,God Bless her~!

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