Jean's Operation

Your wife?

In any event...glad it wasn't cancer.

Oldest daughter.

Believe me, edgar, I know what you are feeling at the moment. Often we wish we could bear the pain ourselves, but I am so glad that it wasn't cancer. What an odd thing to have a birth defect as the one your Jean had. Keep us posted on her recovery.

Gald that it is behind her. Let us know about her progress!

Oh edgar!

I join the other hand holders wishing Jean a speedy recovery.

I am glad to hear that things have gone well this far.

I do hope she is able to come out of this well, and that you can put the fear of losing your child behind you for a while longer.

Glad to hear it wasn't cancerous. I hope she's starting to feel better now.

Your stomach must've been in a knot the whole time.

Sympathy to Jean, and you all, Edgar.

I'm so glad it's good news, edgar! Thanks for letting us know so quickly.

Edgar, it must drive you crazy to see her in that much pain. She'll be better soon, and you all can relax a little bit now.

Sending best wishes to both you and Jean, edgar. Hope the pain medication is working for her.

Edgar--

You and Jean and her mother are in my thoughts. Good news doesn't mean "no pain" or "no inconvenience".

Hold your dominion.

Glad to hear the operation went well. As for the pain--and this too shall pass.

Thinking of you and hoping for the best.

We just heard from Jean's sigificant other. He said she is doing well, but not dealing well with the pain. I would be surprised if it were otherwise. I don't know if I mentioned it, but she will be fed through a tube for a while.

A picture of Jean, my oldest daughter.

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Re: Jean's Operation



Oh do I empathize with Jean! I can't even begin to describe the excruciating pain I was in after my tumor removal surgery last year. I too had one of those self-administered pain medications that just didn't even begin to touch the pain. The first 24 hours, my doctor said I was pushing that button an average of 200 times an hour while still groggy from surgery (it has a maximum control so I didn't OD, but it was an unconscious indicator to them of how much pain I was in). It took two days to hit upon a combination of chemicals in drip, injections and pills that finally relieved some of the pain. That is good news that she has found a little relief so quickly.

Glad to hear your daughter is on the mend, Edgar. Do you live close enough to be able to visit? If not, do call frequently. She may not be able to talk coherently enough to speak to you or understand what you say, but it will be a great relief to her to hear your voice; especially if she is flying as high as I was and is frightened by her halucinations.

We intend seeing her as much as we can. It is not an easy drive getting there, and I have to work quite a bit. Fortunately there are enough friends and relatives to keep her occupied.

Edgar--

Being concerned, caring and helpless-at-a-distance is very hard.

Hold your dominion.

They've had her walking some, and sitting a bit. She hurts all over, but her shoulder seems to bother her most. Must be strained muscles from when they pinned her arm for access for operating.