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Debbi

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Wendy's Surgery Update
« on: July 25, 2008, 10:03:53 am »
Greetings, All-

Wendy was admitted right on schedule this morning and went into the OR at 8:15.  As of a few minutes ago, she was still in surgery.  Rob's been sending me email updates regularly, so expect to hear from him as soon as she is out of surgery.  Keep all the good thoughts and prayers headed Wendy's way!

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Re: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2008, 11:06:30 am »
Quick update from Rob - Wendy is still in surgery.  They are in the process of removing the tumor now.  So far, so good.

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Re: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2008, 12:17:51 pm »
Wendy,

I'm praying for some good results. Will keep checking for updates.

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Re: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2008, 04:01:54 pm »
Wendy was out of surgery by 3:30, but Rob and family weren't going to be able to see her for a couple of hours.  Early word from Rob is that the surgery went very well and they got all of the tumor. He should be in seeing her right now, so I expect an update soon!

Go Wendy!!!!

Stay tuned ...

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Re: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2008, 04:11:56 pm »
YEAH.....Great news!!!!!! Keep us posted..... ;D
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Re: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2008, 04:16:54 pm »
Hope all is going well - I wasn't able to send her my greetings before the surgery but have been praying for her and her family thru out the day!

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Re: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2008, 04:19:13 pm »
I have been thinking about Wendy all day and I am glad to hear her surgery is over and successful.  I will keep watching for further updates and a chance to wish her a full recovery.

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Re: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2008, 05:12:20 pm »
I've been thinking of Wendy all day too.  Haven't had time to check out the forum until now.

Thanks for the update, Debbi, hope you hear more shortly.

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Re: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2008, 06:48:27 pm »
I just got a text from Rob!  He said that Wendy is doing fine "except for being quite puffy looking and tired."   He said he made her smile (what a guy!) and her smile and face both look fine - wahoo!  I know she was worried about that, so I am especially glad to hear that her facial nerve seems to be in good order.

I was telling Kathleen that when I talked to Wendy last night, she told me that she had packed not one, but TWO pairs of pajamas (!!) for her hospital stay.  We had quite a long laugh about that!   ;D

Rob said that Wendy is settled into ICU for the night, and he is on his way home (probably for some much-needed rest).  He'll update me tomorrow - and of course, I'll update everyone here accordingly. 

This is a very good way to end the week!!

Debbi, relieved in NJ...
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Re: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #9 on: July 25, 2008, 06:53:11 pm »
Debbi -

this IS a good way to end the week.  Actually it's been a very good week - AN wise; Anne Marie, Marci and Wendy all did very well  ;D

Rob's report on Wendy sounds very encouraging. 

Thanks for filling us in.

Jan
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Re: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2008, 07:15:06 pm »
debbi... thank you for this update! Great news and I appreciate you keeping us updated on Wendy's progress. I hope she rests well tonight... and onward and upward to wellness.

thanks again... you get some rest as well! :)

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Re: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #11 on: July 25, 2008, 07:37:05 pm »
Debbi,

This is fabulous news! Hope everything is smooth from now on. Thanks for an update.

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Re: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #12 on: July 25, 2008, 08:18:58 pm »
Debbi

What wonderful news from Rob!  I am so relieved and so happy for her successful surgery and recovery.  I think I am next on the surgery docket and am grasping at every bit of positive news I can get.  I am so proud of all of you who have gone before me, that you have gotten through these final days of pre-surgery.  I am leaving Denver on Monday for House in LA to go through pre-op on Tuesday and surgery on Wednesday.  I love reading about Wendy's success and that helps get me through the night.  (I am not sleeping much at night....but my closets have NEVER been cleaner!)  I know the first day post-surgery is the toughest, and I will pray she gets the sleep, recovery and rest she needs to be back to everything she wants to do.

Thanks to all for making this such an incredible forum!

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Re: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #13 on: July 25, 2008, 09:55:10 pm »
Debbi - Thanks for the updates!  Great news to hear Wendy is doing well.  Of course, we all knew she would!  Tell Rob to pass along my good wishes for a speedy recovery!

And Kathleen, if you need some more closets to clean, I have a few that should help you burn off some of that nervous energy!  You may not get through all of them before surgery time though!   :D

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Re: Wendy's Surgery Update
« Reply #14 on: July 25, 2008, 10:41:54 pm »
Lori~
That was exactly what I was thinking - come on my way!  I have LOTS of closets that need cleaning out!   ;D

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