Long time no update -- sorry! But in this case it's a good thing. Jeff is home from the hospital and recovering in the capable hands of Mary Jeanne - whew!
Morgan had her first post-op visit with the Dr. yesterday - she got lots of good news. She's healing well, a little ahead of schedule. The plan is to get her into physical therapy before the end of February. It's time to start some slow stretching to help build up muscles and restore some of the strength she's lost. Every day shes moves a little easier, she's speeding around the house with her walker and sitting up for 45 minutes at a time - she still tires easily, but thats normal - her body is working overtime. Boredom is the enemy now - so we're looking for sitting activities - anyone with any great ideas feel free to share!
Thanks again to everyone -
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Jeff -
Jeff came out of surgery. They took out a foot of his intestine, but everything went great with the surgery. Doctor says everything went exactly as planned - no surprises. The cancer was not attached to anything else. They took some lymph nodes, but only to test them....
He should be in recovery for a couple hours.... but it will be several hours before Mary Jeanne can see him.
As things progress, I'll post more... but GREAT news so far.
Judy
He should be in recovery for a couple hours.... but it will be several hours before Mary Jeanne can see him.
As things progress, I'll post more... but GREAT news so far.
Judy
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Tuesday, Feb 1
I seem to have lost a day - sorry folks. Things were a little hectic\stressful yesterday. Morgan was released from the hospital and we managed to get her home ~ with a hand from Uncle John (thanks a ton!!) ~
She's doing pretty well - walking short distances with her walker, sitting up for longer periods of time. She has a long recovery ahead of her, the Dr. says that the four bone grafts that were inserted between the discs will take 9 to 12 months to form. During that time she'll have to be careful but everything is held together with a system of rods and screws down a length of 8' of her spine - so she's supported. The next 6 weeks will be a critical time, we're watching for infections, blood clots etc...
This is the time when Morgan will need the most support from her friends and family - she can't lift anything, twist, bend, drive and a host of other things that shes used to doing herself and, living where they do makes things difficult as well. So, if you have time a visit will be great, misery loves company after all! With all of us around we figure that we'll be able to get groceries etc to them, if you're not sure when to go or what she might need you can either call her or us. But just staying in touch so that she knows we're here if she needs us would be the best thing. Email is great, calls are great - her contact info is below or call me and I'll get something organized.
We have been overwhelmed with all the love and support from all of you - it has really made an incredibly difficult time easier. Thank you is so inadequate but it will have to do.
Morgan's phone 540-742-3923
Morgan's email mltebeau@gmail.com
She's doing pretty well - walking short distances with her walker, sitting up for longer periods of time. She has a long recovery ahead of her, the Dr. says that the four bone grafts that were inserted between the discs will take 9 to 12 months to form. During that time she'll have to be careful but everything is held together with a system of rods and screws down a length of 8' of her spine - so she's supported. The next 6 weeks will be a critical time, we're watching for infections, blood clots etc...
This is the time when Morgan will need the most support from her friends and family - she can't lift anything, twist, bend, drive and a host of other things that shes used to doing herself and, living where they do makes things difficult as well. So, if you have time a visit will be great, misery loves company after all! With all of us around we figure that we'll be able to get groceries etc to them, if you're not sure when to go or what she might need you can either call her or us. But just staying in touch so that she knows we're here if she needs us would be the best thing. Email is great, calls are great - her contact info is below or call me and I'll get something organized.
We have been overwhelmed with all the love and support from all of you - it has really made an incredibly difficult time easier. Thank you is so inadequate but it will have to do.
Morgan's phone 540-742-3923
Morgan's email mltebeau@gmail.com
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Sunday, January 30
Morgan had a really nice visit last night from Maggie, John and Big Mark - too short but very good for her (and me! I miss you guys!) - it was just what she needed.
She also had her best night since arriving here, she slept over eight hours, pretty soundly with no spasms - her pain is at a much more managable level now.
Today, we're walking up the hallway (!), getting solid food, having most of the IV's removed and planning her discharge which we were hoping would be today but is looking more like Monday. Keep your fingers crossed!
She also had her best night since arriving here, she slept over eight hours, pretty soundly with no spasms - her pain is at a much more managable level now.
Today, we're walking up the hallway (!), getting solid food, having most of the IV's removed and planning her discharge which we were hoping would be today but is looking more like Monday. Keep your fingers crossed!
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Later that same day...
Many exciting and interesting things have happened today - Stephanie came to visit - how can you not feel better after a visit from her?
The Dr. came by, removed Morgans pain packs -(actually, he did one and had Jon do the other) and taught us how to help her get up. Physical therapy came - Morgan sat up, walked about 25ft and then sat in her chair for over 30 minutes. We learned about taking care of the incisions (wow, about 8" on the front of her stomach, and about 9" on her spine) They look great - and are healing well. She's feeling very very tired after all the activitiy and is napping now, resting up for a visit from Mark, John and Maggie tonight.
Another couple days and hopefully she'll be headed out of here -
The Dr. came by, removed Morgans pain packs -(actually, he did one and had Jon do the other) and taught us how to help her get up. Physical therapy came - Morgan sat up, walked about 25ft and then sat in her chair for over 30 minutes. We learned about taking care of the incisions (wow, about 8" on the front of her stomach, and about 9" on her spine) They look great - and are healing well. She's feeling very very tired after all the activitiy and is napping now, resting up for a visit from Mark, John and Maggie tonight.
Another couple days and hopefully she'll be headed out of here -
Saturday, Jan. 29 10:00am
We're starting to make some slow progress with Morgan. She met with PT yesterday, they'll be here this morning to start getting her up and taking her first steps - Hopefully it will help getting her tummy working. She still isn't on any food - living on ice chips still. But if she does well today that could change.
I'll post an update after her therapy.
Thanks to Uncle Jamie for keeping her company last night - it really cheered her up!!
I'll post an update after her therapy.
Thanks to Uncle Jamie for keeping her company last night - it really cheered her up!!
Friday, January 28, 2011
Friday Morning Jan. 28
Morgan had a pretty good night - slept 3 hours straight, a record for her! We saw her Dr. this morning - the surgical sites both look great and are healing. Today we meet the physical therapy people and begin working with them.
Also looking forward to having something to eat besides ice chips.
Thanks to MJ and Jeff for stopping in - dinner was a nice break. We have awesome family!! Hugs!
Also looking forward to having something to eat besides ice chips.
Thanks to MJ and Jeff for stopping in - dinner was a nice break. We have awesome family!! Hugs!
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