We were to check in to surgery admitting at 6 AM. Morning report said roads were icy, but we had no problem getting here in time. I gave Nancy the Bavarian wood carving of Mary and the baby Jesus that my mom gave me to give to Nancy. The carving was blessed by a priest in Bavaria. Mom, Nancy was very moved by it-thank you.
They are very compassionate, efficient and professional here at OHSU. Some of the anesthesia prep was unexpected. Nancy will be having a general anesthesia. In addition to that they placed an epidural at T8-T9. The epidural will be used post-op to control her pain instead of administering IV pain meds. They have found this to be a very effective way of controlling post-op pain. She also will have a central line in place to be used for monitoring, etc. The greatest potential problem with this type of surgery is bleeding. Out of control bleeding doesn't happen very often here, but they have set up means to address this problem if it should happen. I feel very confident in this team.
Kevin Billingsley, the lead surgeon, stopped by and told us that he had no anxiety about this surgery and that he expects it to go well. They have scheduled 4.5 hrs of OR time for it.
You can tell that its a teaching hospital...a dozen staff had contacat with Nancy here in preop; there will be an attending, resident and student anesthesiologist in the OR. There will be the lead and resident surgeon, students and multiple nurses. Probably about 10 people besides Nancy in the OR.
She was wheeled into the OR by the anesthesiologists at 7:45 and we don't expect to be notified that surgery is over until after 12:30 (PT) sometime.
Just got the first call from the OR about 15 min ago. Nancy is stable and surgery has started. I will post further when I get news.
Love and peace to all of you,
Franz
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I am sending all of my love and good thoughts your way.
thank you for the update, hang in there big brother Nancy is of strong will and mind. give her a big kiss for us when she wakes up.
love you sis
Lots of LOVE & good thoughts are being sent to ALL of you...Thank you for sharing this blog with us! Franz & Peter, give Nancy a hug for me when she wakes up....Nik
Franz,
You, Nancy and Peter have been in my thoughts and prayers all morning. I know Nancy will do well as she is strong physically and emotionally. Sending peaceful thoughts to all of you.
Love Karen Ziros-Smith and Saylor
Nancy,
I'm so glad to hear that you are doing so well. Lots and Lots of love and prayers.mardy
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