Moi is out of surgery
 

Moss called to say that Moi is out of surgery and terribly uncomfortable, but the drs say that the surgery went well. He was in surgery for about six hours and recovery for about three. He is doing well and she sounds very tired, but lovely as always.

She wanted me to thank everyone for their prayers and said that she wished that there were some way that she could thank every single person who is praying for and thinking of them , but there are so many and no way to do it all. She will let us know when and what she can and I am sure someone will be here to report.
As for me, I am just grateful and thank God that he's through this part. I'll keep praying.

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Thank you Ducky for letting us know!!

Still on my knees sending prayers and asking the Lord to please hold Moi and Moss in HIS gentle healing hands.

I pray He comforts, calms, and heals Moi... while He brings strength, peace, and serenity to Moss.

I pray they both are comforted with rest and healing.

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Abbie

((Ducky)) Thank you so much for letting us know!:hug:

Holding Ed and Nan up in prayers. :hug: Thank you Ducky for the update. I was wondering how things went today. :hug:

Thank you ((Duck)). I'm still in shock that they are releasing him on Sunday! Are you sure you heard that right!? (I did get a hold of Ms. Alffe to let her know Moss tried to call her and she is very relieved to get the news.)

(((Moi & Mrs. Moi))):hug:

Thank you Ducky and Doody! So far, so good. Going to bed

with a much lighter heart. Hugs for the room. :grouphug:

thanks so much for the update! So relieved this phase is now over and we can focus prayers for rapid recovery and healing

Praying too that Moi's tics will be calm, and that he will be able to rest now

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:Dancing-Chilli: ((((((QUACK!!!)))))

Lori, thanks so much for being our messenger :hug:

We are such a lucky bunch to have this gift of friendship :grouphug:

I pray that moi is comfortable ((((GENTLE HUGS))))

xoxoxo :sing: Addy

Thanks for the update! I hope Moi will recover well and quickly and that Moss will be able to rest easy now that her dear one is out of danger.

So good to know the surgery is over and that the doctors say it went well. I'm glad Moss was able to reach you, Duck. What a long day for Moss. I hope she and Moi are both able to rest well tonight.

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Thank you so very much for the update!! I have been worried sick and still do not have Internet connection. Please tell me they are not releasing him so soon! My heart and my prayers are with you! ((moi)) ((moss)) ((family))

Thank you Ducky for passing on the good news. It was good of you to let us know. I'm another one who was very grateful to hear that the operation is over, and that Moi is doing OK. I do hope that he's getting the best of care and that his pain will ease soon.

When you next speak to Moss or Moi, please tell them that they're both on my mind and in my prayers, and will stay that way until he's well on the road to recovery.

Once again I thank you for taking the time to update us on his progress.

Thanks for the update........praying for a calm, speedy recovery.

Just got off the phone with Nan and she sends her love and appreciation for all for the calls, cards and prayers. After a very uncomfortable night..painwise..he is better today with the new meds and while we were talking the physical therapist came and insisted he walk down the hall with him on a walker. He is already regaining sensation in his hands...so happy with his news. She hopes maybe tomorrow to get on the hospital computer with news. Hugs for the room. :grouphug: And prayers of thanksgiving.

He's regaining the feeling in his hands!!??!! Oh this makes me very happy! Thanks ((Ms. Alffe)). :hug:

Love and prayers being sent to the Mois :grouphug:

Thanks, Alffe. I was hoping that you had talked Nan. I thought about calling but was afraid I would catch them at some vital "oooh, if only the phone hadn't rung" moment. ( Plus I took a nap)
So good to hear that he is regaining feeling in his hands, and that he is walking a little. If you talk to her again, pass on my love and prayers?
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Thank you Alffe for the update:hug:

Fantastic news :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Thank you Alffe for sharing this news!

Continuing to send healing prayers...
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Abbie

Oh, such fantastic news!!! Prayers still shooting up to heaven for Lil Bro and Lil Sis...:smileypray:

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Happy to read more good news from your update, Alffe. :hug:

I received a postcard today from Moi, written while he was waiting for the pre-op appointment last week. It has pictures of colourful butterflies on it and just this week I was taking photos of butterflies at our Gardens and loving my new digital camera.

Here are a few for Moi and Moss ...

Hoping that all continues to be well. Leaving hugs for Moi's hospital broom.:grouphug:

Thank goodness Who Moi's Ok. BF:hug::hug::hug:

Thanks for the butterflies, Scrabble - Moi and I are huge butterfly fans ...we planted a whole section of our yard with plants that are supposed to attract butterflies last fall. We haven't seen too many yet...but still watching...
Your photo's are just beautiful!

To one and all...
Thank you all so much for the concern and love so beautifully expressed through emails, voicemails, posts, calls and prayers. We treasure each and every one of you.

My Moi is doing a little better each day. His surgery successfully eliminated the pain, numbness and weakness in his arms and legs. The surgical pain is intense but we know is temporary. The pain pump they put him on yesterday (after a harrowing first night) is letting him be in control and works great. He is sleeping alot (making up for a long time) and isn't yet up to reading or talking, but I have relayed all the messages to him and he smiles that adorable dimpled smile of his.
He has alot of swelling inside his neck and this is probably the most irritating thing since his pain is better, since it interferes with swallowing and breathing, but this is normal and not so bad as to be a major problem - just something to watch and deal with. He accidently pulled out the drain from the front incision (ouch!) because he is a wiggle worm, but the one in the back incision will remain until Sunday or Monday. The doc thinks Moday is the earliest he will go home.
I am taking extra good care of my honey and keeping a close eye on things. I am staying in his room on a recliner (ugh) but feel better doing so than wondering how he is from a distant bed somewhere else. Since I am terribly directionally challenged, I have taken to drawing maps on scrap paper since this hospital is so huge and unfamiliar. I have yet to smoothly find my way to and from my car or the dining area. Thank God for nice strangers, or I would still be wandering about.
I will try to keep you updated in the days to come and one of these days you will likely get a message from my Moi.

Great news on the surgery! Now we all will be praying for that speedy recovery!
Just remember Moi to do everything the wife says....yup....that's what I said!

And Moss...don't forget to take care of yourself also. We don't need you getting sick now.

:hug: to you both!

Good to hear from you, Moss!!!! The news seems to be pretty good and I am grateful for that. Are you getting any rest? I know..it's hard.

Moi, I am hoping you feel better soon and get home to your kidses. And your home. Please call if there is anything I can do.

You all are always in my thoughts and prayers. You know that I love you all!!! The Kid is still praying every moment for the bunch of you. :D And so am I.

((Moss)) So good to hear from you! :hug: Thank you so much for giving us an update :hug:

Such a relief to know the surgery was successful :yahoo: Praying hard for a speedy and full recovery. Keeping you both close in my heart. :hug:

(((((((MOI)))))))

Keeping you both in my prayers. :hug: I'm so happy to hear the surgery was successful and Moi is on the road to recovery. You've both got lots of prayers and positive thoughts behind you. Just take it one day at a time and enjoy the small miracles. :)

Update on my Moi....

He will be staying in the hospital a few more days since the swelling in his neck has gotten worse, making it very difficult to swallow. It is a pretty panicky feeling when even the saliva won't go down. The doc said this is not unexpected considering the extent of the surgery and will start him on some meds to help reduce the swelling.

He is otherwise progressing...walking on his own, and humoring me and the staff. We even had a movie date last night - watching "Next" (Nicholas Cage) on the computer.

Moi sends his love and gratitude to our forum family, as do I.:grouphug: Hugs and butt squeezes for the broom.

So glad to hear he's doing better, minus the swelling. Don't forget to take care of you too. :hug: Thanks for the beautiful postcard! Let Moi know mom is doing better each day. :hug:

I continue to pray for Moi and Moss. I hope they can get the swelling
under control and he can be home soon. :hug:s for the family!

((Moss)) Thanks so much for the update. Truth be known...I'm glad he's staying in just a bit longer! I hope the feeling is still coming back in his hands.

Always in my heart. My love to you both. :hug:

Happy Monday Mwa and Moss!!! Recovering is hard, but better than the waiting before hand, right? :hug:

Nice to read this thread :) and see moi getting better ;)
keep healing sure and steady Your all in my prayers
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Moi and Moss,
Thinking of you both, sending all my thoughts your way.

[COLOR="Blue"]So glad to see the update on Moi's surgery. Please know that you are both in my thoughts and prayers. Take care SM and give Moi my best.

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((Moss)) Thank you for the update :hug: So glad he is feeling stronger. I am with ((Doody)) rather relieved he is staying in a bit longer. Continued thoughts and prayers my friend ((Moi)) :hug:

Thanks for updating us. Good to know that the Drs will keep Moi until he is good and ready to go home. Praying that the swelling will go down and for more uneventful recovery.:hug:

OH how did I miss this :(...Sending many :hug: and butt squeezes to Moi and Moss. :hug::hug::hug: