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yessicarathsak Posts: 249 Joined: 2007/09/20	2007/09/23, 08:12 PM Tomorrow my family and I are leaving for Madison, WI because my little sister who is 15 is having a major spinal surgery. The surgery is 6-8 hours long and is pretty dangerous. This is a very hard time for me, and if at least a few of you could keep her in your thoughts and/or prayers it would mean so much to me. Thanks, and hope for the best!
	2007/09/23, 08:58 PM Good Luck and God Bless.
Velasca Posts: 441 Joined: 2006/10/26	2007/09/23, 09:10 PM thoughts are with you and your family...good luck
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2007/09/23, 09:11 PM Make sure to let us know how everything goes. Dia duit. -------------- SQUAT MORE ~Jesse Marunde Mortal by birth. Strongman by the grace of god. Blood Guts Sweat Chalk
	2007/09/23, 09:18 PM You and sis are on the prayer list. -------------- From aboard MV The Shop Johns Island Charlie
raerae224 Posts: 36 Joined: 2007/09/20	2007/09/23, 10:02 PM That's so sad she's so young and already having to go through something so major. I pray things will turn out for the best. And yes, keep us informed! -------------- By believeing passionately in something that still does not exist, we create it. The non-existent is whatever we have not sufficiently desired.
BILL06 Posts: 755 Joined: 2006/08/08	2007/09/23, 10:10 PM I'll keep you and your whole family in my thoughts and prayers jessica, good luck. May deus incubo vos quod vestri diligo... :love: -------------- Get busy living or get busy dying. Rabula Tasa- Latin meaning Clean Slate
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2007/09/23, 10:24 PM Ditto and my famlily will add you and yours to our prayers. If you do not mind what kind of surgery is she having? -------------- Curl Jockeys, get outta the squat rack! I wish everyone would get a partial amnesia and never use 'tone' ever again. (thanks Menance) 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2007/09/23, 10:47 PM On my list. t
yessicarathsak Posts: 249 Joined: 2007/09/20	2007/09/24, 09:36 AM I just want to thank everybody so much for all the support I've been given, it really does mean a lot. My sister's surgery is tomorrow morning, and I will be sure to give updates as frequently as I can. The surgery she is having is called a spinal infusion, and she needs it because she has a major curve in her spine that needs to be corrected. Thanks again everybody, and I'll be sure to let you all know how everything goes!
georgiagirl Posts: 421 Joined: 2006/07/11	2007/09/24, 09:39 AM Your family is in my prayers.
drieman Posts: 190 Joined: 2007/07/16	2007/09/24, 09:47 AM Saying one now and on my list! -------------- Success is not for the chosen few but rather for the few who choose it.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2007/09/24, 09:09 PM Added to my list, too! Good luck! I hope it all goes as well as possible! -------------- Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragements, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak. Thomas Carlyle
yessicarathsak Posts: 249 Joined: 2007/09/20	2007/09/25, 04:18 PM Here's an update for everybody- my sister has been in surgery for almost 4 hours now, and as of the last report she is still doing great and they have started to insert the hardware into her back. Thanks again for all your support, and keep hoping for the best!
yessicarathsak Posts: 249 Joined: 2007/09/20	2007/09/25, 04:34 PM Actually, scratch that update. She's now done with surgery and they're just closing her up now. Everything went well, and she's still doing great! :big_smile: Thanks again everyone!
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2007/09/25, 04:36 PM yay!! Good to hear! -------------- I see the words you are typing, but all I read is *click*click*click* \"He may be gone, but Sanjaya proved that it doesn\'t matter how talented you are - if you believe in yourself, you can annoy literally millions of people.\" Jimmy Kimmel
georgiagirl Posts: 421 Joined: 2006/07/11	2007/09/25, 05:13 PM good to hear. Please keep us updated of her progress and healing. Prayers will continue! -------------- Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than exposure.---Helen Keller
yessicarathsak Posts: 249 Joined: 2007/09/20	2007/09/26, 09:19 AM Here's another update- Right now my sister is in the ICU where she will stay for about another two days. She's doing amazing for everything she's just been through. That could be because of all the pain killers she's on though. :laugh: She's getting better and better though, and has already had a decrease in her morphine dose! I'll keep the updates coming for everybody.
georgiagirl Posts: 421 Joined: 2006/07/11	2007/09/26, 09:48 AM Thanks for updateing us! I hope she gets out of ICU quickly and recovers wonderfuly. -------------- Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than exposure.---Helen Keller
drieman Posts: 190 Joined: 2007/07/16	2007/09/26, 11:11 AM Good to hear she is doing well, prayers continue. -------------- Success is not for the chosen few but rather for the few who choose it.
BILL06 Posts: 755 Joined: 2006/08/08	2007/09/26, 07:04 PM send her our well wishes jessica, watch out for that morphine, can be dangerous if used tooo long, ask me, ill tell ya all about it... Glad she's ok. :big_smile: -------------- Get busy living or get busy dying. Rabula Tasa- Latin meaning Clean Slate
yessicarathsak Posts: 249 Joined: 2007/09/20	2007/09/27, 04:44 PM Haha Bill, I'll be sure to watch out for it. Well, my sister was discharged from the ICU today, which is great news. She really is recovering much quicker than anticipated! She's still really really tired, but she's becoming more alert and responsive everyday. They're even talking about getting her out of the hospital one day early! :big_smile:
drieman Posts: 190 Joined: 2007/07/16	2007/09/27, 05:58 PM wow, was the surgery successful? Did it fix the problem? Sounds like she is doing GREAT! -------------- Success is not for the chosen few but rather for the few who choose it.
yessicarathsak Posts: 249 Joined: 2007/09/20	2007/09/27, 06:49 PM Yes, drieman, the surgery was extremely successful! My sister had an s-like curve in her spine that would have eventually crushed her internal organs. The surgeon was able to make it almost 100% straight again, which is phenomenal! She's got a lot of hardware in her back now though, which will take some time to fuse to her bone and fully heal (about 6 months) so it'll be awhile til she's back to normal, but the sooner we can get her out of the hospital the better!
Mel4Short Posts: 59 Joined: 2007/06/29	2007/09/30, 05:33 PM Give your sister a gentle hug when she is a bit better. My brother had the same surgery about 28 years ago. I know... long time. But, I can relate to your worries and her experience. She is recovering quite quickly I must say... Best wishes for a comfortable recovery.
BILL06 Posts: 755 Joined: 2006/08/08	2007/09/30, 08:53 PM How bout an update jess ? -------------- Get busy living or get busy dying. Rabula Tasa- Latin meaning Clean Slate
yessicarathsak Posts: 249 Joined: 2007/09/20	2007/09/30, 11:17 PM Sorry guys, I know it's been awhile. I've been spending all day at the hospital, and I've been sleeping over a few nights too. Well, my sister's doing great! Today she's much more awake, it's like she made a complete turn around! Today she smiled and gave a small laugh for the first time since the surgery. She's also on a lot less pain medication now. She leaves the hospital on Tuesday, and then goes for six weeks of rehabilitation, so it'll be awhile til she's home, but at least we'll get out of the hospital! I will also give my sister a hug for you Mel! Thanks!
raerae224 Posts: 36 Joined: 2007/09/20	2007/10/01, 01:17 PM That's so good to hear. That's an amazing recovery! Best wishes. :) -------------- By believeing passionately in something that still does not exist, we create it. The non-existent is whatever we have not sufficiently desired.
BILL06 Posts: 755 Joined: 2006/08/08	2007/10/01, 02:54 PM Give her a big hug for me, but dont squeeze too hard ... :surprised: -------------- Get busy living or get busy dying. Rabula Tasa- Latin meaning Clean Slate
georgiagirl Posts: 421 Joined: 2006/07/11	2007/10/01, 03:30 PM I know you and your family will be happy to have her home! -------------- Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than exposure.---Helen Keller
Olibobwa Posts: 123 Joined: 2006/06/12	2007/10/02, 01:51 AM Unbelievable what technology makes possible now days. Tell her Olibobwa said get well soon :) ============ Quoting from yessicarathsak: Yes, drieman, the surgery was extremely successful! My sister had an s-like curve in her spine that would have eventually crushed her internal organs. The surgeon was able to make it almost 100% straight again, which is phenomenal! She's got a lot of hardware in her back now though, which will take some time to fuse to her bone and fully heal (about 6 months) so it'll be awhile til she's back to normal, but the sooner we can get her out of the hospital the better! =============
Mel4Short Posts: 59 Joined: 2007/06/29	2007/10/02, 02:05 AM Wow Jessica, I remember, back when my brother had his surgery, he was in the hospital in a rotating bed for about 3 days, then regular room for about a week or more where they forced him to get out of bed and move about. Then he came home in a half body cast for 3 months and I used to go on short walks with him after school. He had(s) scoliosis and when he stood or sat "straight", his left shoulder was about 2" above his right and tipped forward. He has a titanium rod fused to his spine. Like I said, that was about 28 years ago though. Maybe the technology has improved? Like I said before... Best wishes and now I will add patience to the recovery! :love:
yessicarathsak Posts: 249 Joined: 2007/09/20	2007/10/07, 10:30 AM Well, my sister has Cerebral Palsy, and she can't walk, so they had her sitting up in a chair after the first couple of days. I don't know if the technology has changed or not though. I think the main thing that made her surgery go so well was the pain control they used. She was on an epidural for 3 days, and then went right to oxicoidone(sp?) She's doing well now though, the only problem we're having with her now is her seizures have greatly increased since the operation and we can't figure out why. Once those are gone though, I think we'll be okay. :big_smile: ============ Quoting from mel4short: Wow Jessica, I remember, back when my brother had his surgery, he was in the hospital in a rotating bed for about 3 days, then regular room for about a week or more where they forced him to get out of bed and move about. Then he came home in a half body cast for 3 months and I used to go on short walks with him after school. He had(s) scoliosis and when he stood or sat "straight", his left shoulder was about 2" above his right and tipped forward. He has a titanium rod fused to his spine. Like I said, that was about 28 years ago though. Maybe the technology has improved? Like I said before... Best wishes and now I will add patience to the recovery! :love: =============
yessicarathsak Posts: 249 Joined: 2007/09/20	2007/10/07, 10:32 AM Mel- I also forgot to add that my sister had(s) scolosis too, and she also got the titanium rod fused to her spine. She had an S-shaped curve in her spine that would have eventually crushed her internal organs if it was not fixed.
BILL06 Posts: 755 Joined: 2006/08/08	2007/10/07, 12:19 PM whats her name jessica ? would be nice to know it so when i say a prayer i dont have to keep saying jessica's lil sister :big_smile: People say im strong for the stuff i have endured, multiple surgery's, chemo and radiation and so fourth but im a grown man, your sister is a real trooper and she is what i would call a hero in my book. give her my :love: jessica ok ? -------------- I was bruised and battered and I couldnt tell what I felt I was unrecognizable to myself Saw my reflection in a window I didnt know my own face ... Get busy living or get busy dying.
yessicarathsak Posts: 249 Joined: 2007/09/20	2007/10/07, 01:15 PM Ahh.. sorry guys. I can't believe I've gone this whole time without even mentioning her name! Her name is Stephanie. Wow Bill.. I had no idea that you've been through so much! How are you doing now? Also, I'm going to see Stephanie today, so I will be sure to give her your love!
BILL06 Posts: 755 Joined: 2006/08/08	2007/10/07, 04:41 PM Im hanging in there jess, thanks for askin, but i still have a battle ahead of me that will be easier when i get some of this weight off. Im thankful for every waking moment and for the love of my family and friends, both here at home and at freetrainers. Im blessed with people i have become friends with here, its such a great place to ask for help when you need it and a great place to meet new and interesting people, for example, i bet you didnt know that one of the moderators " 7707MUTT " raises tibetan yak on his property in new york and sleeps with an elmo doll, hahaha just playing, anyways, thanks for the kind words of concern, and dont worry, someone up above's got her covered, she'll be ok ........:) -------------- I was bruised and battered and I couldnt tell what I felt I was unrecognizable to myself Saw my reflection in a window I didnt know my own face ... Get busy living or get busy dying.
yessicarathsak Posts: 249 Joined: 2007/09/20	2007/10/11, 07:43 PM I'm glad you're doing well Bill! I hope that you continue to reach your goals and eventually conquer every challenge in your life. Good luck with everything! :big_smile: