Update on Rose

[goldie411]

Hi everyone, just wanted to let you all know that Rose's surgery went very well. I just talked to her husband, and he said the surgery lasted 8 hours. She is on her way to ICU right now. He said they will know more tomorrow..If I hear more I will let you all know. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers for Rose. Take care Cin

[FireflyR7]

*boogie I'm so happy to hear she's out of surgery and doing ok!! :D

I am praying that she does well over the next 24-48 hours!! I hope they are keeping her comfortable on med's and that she gets to sleep a lot. I know she is in one of the best hospitals in the USA, with a brand new state of the art aneurysm, stroke and brain trauma equipment... I am sure her care will be the very best there!!

*gal I have been thinking about her and praying for her all day!!! ;)

*smallrose With my little "Rose Angel". :) God bless her, please?? :)

I hope everyone here keeps her in your prayers! She has been through so much already!! Please pray for her to heal quickly, no complications and not have any lingering side effects. ;)

Cin, Thanks for keeping everyone posted! :D
I'll be waiting to hear from you tomorrow again, If I don't answer leave a message and also try my cell phone in case we go somewhere tomorrow, please hun?? Tricia

*cg20 Lord, thank you for letting Rose make it through the surgery well. Lord please heal her quickly and give her the strength she needs. Thanks for answering our prayers once again. :) Please let us ask you for just a bit more? Lord, please let her recovery be both uneventful and very quick??
I know we ask a lot of you here on this wonderful site that you have provided for us. We just want Rose to get well soon, you made her such a giver and wonderful person Lord. We all just want her back with us soon, I ask this once again in your name Lord, Amen

God bless you all!!!! Love & prayers always, Tricia

[mimzee]

hello fireflyr7,goldie411,
im new here my name is mimi screen name mimzee.reading your guys post i will pray for your friend i also had a right frontal lobe rupture and coil in august of 2007.don't know anyone personally just looking for someone who has been through it. i'm from knoxville,tn had surgery at university of tenn hosp.tried to go back to work what a flop out again any advice,so far this seems like the friendlist site,take care will pray for you all. mimzee

[jordal]

yay rose another survivor!!! warm thoughts nikki

[goldie411]

Hi Mimi, welcome to the site..thank you for praying for our friend. Sorry you had your rupture, but, glad you are here. I ruptured in 2004, coiled, then coiled again 2005, then coiled and a stent put in, in 2007..You are not alone, hun..this is a very friendly site, everyone has had a anuerysm, or is dealing with a family member who has had a anuerysm. You will find great support on this site. It has been a godsend to me. I think I feel closer to the people on this site than I do anyone else..I hope to get to know you better..and thanks again for the well wishes for our friend...take care

[goldie411]

Tricia, thank you for your wonderful prayers..You are a sweetheart!!!! Rose knows you are always thinking about her. I will let yall know anything, as soon as I hear. You make sure you and hubby are doing ok also..yall need to heal too..tell Mr. Firefly...he needs to take it easy...
I will call you as soon as I hear anything else....take care hugs...Cin

[lynn8135]

Cin,
Thanks so much for keeping us updated on Rose. I've chatted with her a few times. I just got home from the hospital this afternoon. Rose and I had procedures on the same day. Mine seems like a "simple" coiling compared to hers. Everything on my end went well. (I had a ruputure in Jan. that ended up being coiled and stented and there was another right next to it that was coiled and stented.) Please let Rose's husband know that she is in our prayers and please keep us informed.

May the angels watch over all of us,
Lynn

[goldie411]

Hi Lynn, I'm very glad to hear your surgery went well..I will keep everyone updated as soon as I know more about Rose. I will pass on the well wishes for sure...thanks so much.
Take care of yourself...

[Kitty]

Thank you so much for posting the updates on Rose. Please let her know she's in my thoughts and prayers, too.

Kitty

[goldie411]

Thursday update: I just talked to Rose's husband, he said she is doing well..she has some pain at the incision site, but, she is ok..
He said Rose is going in the morning for another angiogram, so the docs can check how everything is working.
Rose's husband says she will probably be in ICU til Saturday, then moved to a regular room.
She is alert and talking, and hasn't lost her sense of humour, her husband said.
I told her husband to let her know everyone on the site was wishing her well, and sending prayers and positive vibes her way.
I will let you all know more as soon as I do....take care

[FireflyR7]

*camellia I am so happy and relieved!!!! :D

*cross Thank you Lord for hearing our prayers once again, Amen

*heart Love ya Rose, can't wait for you to get better so we can get together!! :)

Thanks Cindy for keeping us posted!!!! Your a good friend!! :)

*cg18 God, Bless Rose with a quick recovery. Amen *cg19

[redsally]

So glad to hear Rose's surgery went well. She has gone through so much already and I can tell she is very strong and driven to get well. I can't wait to meet her and other survivors as it makes me feel like I am not alone.

Please let Rose know I am thinking of her and hoping for a fast recovery so she can get back to her life

[goldie411]

I will let her know RedSally, She sure has been through a lot already. We are all planning to get together this summer down in your neck of the woods..It will be nice for everyone to finally meet. I will pass on your message.

Hope everyone has a great weekend..take care

[goldie411]

Hi everyone, just a quick update..I didn't hear from Rose's husband last night (Friday), but, I'm gonna call there today to get a update on Rose and see how she's doing..I will let you all know as soon as I do..I know her husband thought she might get out of ICU today, that will be nice.
I'll send her all your well wishes...take care

[goldie411]

Saturday update: I just called Rose's husband, and he said Rose was doing well...and then he asked me if I wanted to talk to her..I was so excited to hear her voice. She sounded good, but, tired. She said they had her sitting up in a chair for a few hours today, but it was still kind of hard..She said they had to cancel the angio yesterday, due to her blood pressure being low and her heart didn't like, the meds they gave her. She is fine, and is going to have the angio on Monday instead.

She said they are planning to move her out of ICU to a step down room today. And they are going to keep her a couple of extra days to make sure her heart is doing good. They said Rose did really good through the surgery.
She wanted me to tell Everyone that she says hello, and she said to tell You All thank you for the prayers!!!

I told her I would call later to find out if she was in a regular step down room yet..I will let you all know. I told her everyone here sent their best wishes, prayers and positive vibes her way..she was really pleased.
She said she asked the doctor how many of these bi-pass surgeries they do there a year and the doc said only about 6, as where the bigger hospitals do about 12 a year..this bi-pass was their 3 one this year.

Well I will keep everyone updated. Thanks for checking in. Take good care

[decker]

Hi All,

Just got back from seeing Rose. Wow.. She looked beautiful and amazing! Definitely still recovering, her tummy is bit upset still. They cancelled doing the angiogram and may send her home tomorrow although they did speak of today but...

She was very happy with her flowers and they look beautiful. Good Job! I told her that everyone was thinking of her and she does love this support group.

Thank the Lord!
:)donna

[goldie411]

Hi Donna, thanks for the update..I just got off the phone with Rose, she was tired but wanted to talk for a bit..She said to say thanks to everyone on here for sending prayers.
Donna, she thought your gifts were so very sweet and nice..and she really loved them..
She thinks physical therapy should be up there sometime today, to help her walk around a little..she is raring to go..she wants to start walking soon.
She has such a postive attitude..she said every 5 minutes that go by, is 5 more minutes healing time since the surgery..and she is on the road to recovery...
She also said she gave the people there, the web address to this site..that was sweet..I know more hospitals should know this site by name, so they can pass it on to their patients..
I'll talk to her tomorrow and let you all know how she is doing...
Thanks everyone..take care

[FireflyR7]

:D Thanks for the update Donna!! I wish I could have gone to see her but, I have been feeling poorly. :( (I am going to the Dr. today)
Tell her my thoughts & prayers are with her!! ;)
I am going out of town for a few days, so I will catch up with everyone when I get back.
God bless you all!!!! Love Tricia

[Kitty]

Thanks, both of you, for the updates on Rose. It sounds as if she is doing quite well. She will continue to be in my prayers, and I wish her a speedy recovery. She sounds so positive!! :)

Kitty

[jess2002]

I will keep Rose in my prayers tell her I am thinking of her. Jess.***

[Miraceti]

Oh...I'm so happy to hear Rose is doing well! I haven't been on here in a while, but have been thinking of her (and all of you). Please let her know that she's in my prayers too.

Ugh! I'm so jealous that all of you are getting together in Missouri:) Anyone in North Dakota that wants to get together? Oops, I forgot that there's no one out here! LOL Crystal

[goldie411]

Update Tuesday: I just talked to Rose, and she said the reason why she has some numbness and her balance is off is that she had a small stroke during surgery. She is going to go to a Rehab tomorrow for a few days, then she will go home. She's saddened by this, but, she is trying to see the bright side of things. Her doc told her before the surgery that this might happen.
Rose said she went to the bathroom today and fell off the toilet, she accidently sat on her iv line, she is a numb in some areas and didn't feel it..in her words " I fell on my 1/2 million dollar head". She said she is fine from the fall.. the nurses really got there quickly and helped her.
She was asking about everyone on the board, and how you all were doing. She misses being here, and will be back as soon as she can.

Miraceti, I told her what you wrote about us getting together in Missouri, she said to tell you, you can come too. The more the better!!!

Rose knows I'm keeping you all updated, and I try to tell her all that you all say too.
I will let you know more when I find anything out...
I hope she does well at the rehab, and is home really soon..I know she misses being there with her family..
Take care

[dawnmn]

Tell Rose that we all are rooting for her to wiz right through Rehab and be home.

[goldie411]

thanks Dawn I will give her your message. I know she is not looking forward to rehab, but, she knows that it will help. I won't probably hear anything til tonght or tomorrow..since they are moving her today..I'll update you all when I hear...take care

[JohnS]

Rose,

I am sorry to hear about your setbacks, BUT YOU can overcome them. I fully understand your feelings about having to go to rehab, I had the same when it was mentioned to me in the hosp - fortunately I did not have to go. However, having said that - I am a firm believer in physical therapy - it does work even though you sometime swear the caregiver is a physical terrorist - because they push you to new heights, but in the end IT DOES WORK. It may well be the most difficult thing you have ever done in your life, and take more strength than you think you have, but just keep telling yourself I CAN DO THIS, and try. Celebrate the small acheivements and don't let any setbacks get you down, just tell yourself - tomorrow I will do it. I did have PT when I came home but only three sessions and then she decided my strength has good - IMHO it was most likely because I'd been working out with a trainer before the surgery.

One word of caution, listen to the caregiver, they now what they are doing. Don't try anything they think you are not ready for yet. To Wit, while in the hosp after I was fully awake (found out in December they put me in a coma for 4-5 days), I decided I needed to use the bathroom. So there I was swinging my legs over the side of the bed, when the nurse asked me where was I going. I pointed to the open bathroom door and said "In there", she asked why, I looked at her and wanted to say something funny like "Oh just to bake a cake or watch TV" but I fought off the urge. Instead I told her the ususal reason, she offered a bedpan and I steadfastly refused. Must have been either/or a combination of my superior negotiation skills and stubborn german personality - I won. Out of bed I came with the 100lb nurse steadying me by my right arm. HA I thought - I showed her, I'm going to the bathroom; two steps later my left foot got in an argument with my right foot and I did an olympic class face plant right on the floor. I fully recall my forehead hitting the floor just after I saw the porcelain of my target destination pass by the left side of my head. I stayed conscious and thought OH, This might not be such a good thing. OH BTW her 100lbs was apparently no match form my 200 and she was on the floor with me. After that little episode I said to myself - "Self- these folks have seen perhaps several hundred patients go through this, however, this is the first time for me - I guess they do know better what I can do and what I cannot".

Our local support group has two survisors who suffered strokes as a result of thier ruptures. One gentleman is very recent and his stroke was very severe, but he can walk and is making great progress, the other is in much better condition, so much better he is driving. I am hoping you can recover as fully as these gents have. It is not fast - that is the most discouraging part of recovery, it never goes as fast as we want it to; but if you stick with it in Rehab I am sure you'll be amazed at what you are able to do when you leave, compared to when you arrived.

I'm pulling for you - If I were closer to you, I'd pop by and offer you a ride on the back of my Motorcycle to raise your spirits. Hang in there....

John

[goldie411]

Thursday Update: Hi everyone. I talked to Rose, she is in the rehab right now..she said they had her up walking today..she walked 150 feet she said..
She also said she broke one or two toes when she fell the other day..they have her foot in a boot right now. She thinks they might let her go home Monday. She wanted me to tell you "that life is good", and she is glad she took the gamble with the surgery..she is happy with her progress so far.
She sounded really really good. She was so positive. She said thanks again for all of the prayers. It means a lot to her. I will update again tomorrow after we talk...take care

[dawnmn]

I think that's great news that she will be home on Monday. Rose will always be in my prayers and great thoughts to her recovery.

[JohnS]

My first walk was not as far. She is doing great. Keep it up Rose!

YOU CAN DOOOOOOO IT!

[Kitty]

I'm so happy to hear Rose is doing so well. Walking with the boot on her foot for the broken toes. That's pretty darn good :cool: I remember when I first got home and had PT at home. It consisted of a walk to the end of the yard and back, and I was all done in. Rose is doing marvelously :)

And I bet she'll be really happy to get home again, I know I was.

Rose will be in my prayers.

Kitty

[FireflyR7]

:D She is an awesome woman!!! I am so glad she is doing better!!! She is one tough lady!! I can't wait until we can all get together!!!! Tell her I said, Hi and I will call her later!! She is in my prayers, God bless her!!! ;) Love Tricia

[goldie411]

Update Sunday: Hi all, I talked to Rose today, she's had a rough couple of days due to pain management. They changed her meds, and she thinks now the pain will get under control. She sounded good today. She is wishes you all well. And she can't wait to go home, which will be this week..Probably not Monday as earlier thought..maybe just a few more days..Thanks for all the well wishes..I will keep you all updates if I hear more..thanks take care

[goldie411]

Update Tuesday: Rose says to say hello to everyone, and to tell you she is doing better..She said they told her, she can go home on Saturday. She is happy about that. They fixed her pain meds, and now she is more comfortable. She has been up showering already..
They have her walking today with her tennis shoes on..they took the boot off her foot. She is walking with a cane. Her husband is staying home with her next week, while she continues to heal.
She said she will continue to do the outpatient rehab for awhile.
She wants everyone to know she thanks you all for your continued prayers..Take care

[Kitty]

Thanks for the update. Tell Rose Saturday will be here before she knows it;)

I'm glad they have sorted our the pain meds and things are looking up some more.

If you all decide to get together in Missouri (right place??) I have a sister that lives down there. Maybe I'll give her a visit and get together with you ladies, too. :D

Rose will be in my prayers and I'll send healing thoughts her way.

Kitty

[FireflyR7]

:D that would be cool if you could come!! We are all close to St. Louis, where is your sister?? My E-mail address is : Firefly7225@aol.com I live the farthest south but, not that Far though. :) Prob. about 45 miles or so from the "Arch", in a rural area. Jules said she would come pick me up, she is moving down here closer by me soon!! :D
The more, the marrier!! :p It would be Great if you could come!! :)
I can send you some pic's if you e-mail me, cindy might too?? We send pic's all the time, she is in Iowa. She is close to the border, so it is not that far for them to come!!! :)
We are just waiting for Rose to heal up good to make the plans!! We will let you know though!! ;) Tricia


Cindy, I wrote Rose. But, if you talk to her please tell her I have been trying to call for days. Only to find out she has no phone in her room??? :p Tell her I love her, am thinking of her and praying for her to have a quick recovery!! ;) Tell her I can't wait to all meet up!! We may have more coming?? :D Tricia

[goldie411]

Hi Kitty and Tricia, that would be great Kitty if you could come down also..we all would have a great time. Anyone who wants to come is welcome. We are all "family"..

Tricia, I talked to Rose yesterday and told her what you said..I told her you had been trying to call her. I guess the nurse didn't have the phone hooked up in her room yet. Her and I talked on her cell phone. She said to tell you and everyone hello. And thanks for all your well wishes. She said she can't wait, to be back on the site..

Will let yall know more when I find out anything...take care

[dawnmn]

Great news that Rose is coming home on Saturday! What a trooper!!!!

[goldie411]

Update Friday: Rose is feeling better today, yesterday she had a upset stomach. She is going home tomorrow morning. She is really happy about that. She will continue to do outpatient rehab.
Rose sends her best to all of you. Rose is looking forward to all of us getting together this summer. She can't wait. She will post as soon as she is feeling better..Thanks for all the support you've given Rose..take care

[jess2002]

Well done Rose you are doing great. Jess.***

[goldie411]

Hi everyone..just wanted to give you all a quick update on Rose..I talked to her yesterday Wednesday..she sounded really good..She is still tired and she is starting her outpatient rehab. She is going 3 times a week..for like 6 hours a day..that makes for a long day. They let her rest some through out that time. I know she wants to be on the board more, but, she is still healing and needing her rest..I'll let you know when I hear more..she sends her best to you all...take care