John update **Wed, April 30th**

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Ingrid K
Ingrid K Member Posts: 813
edited April 2014 in Head and Neck Cancer #1

Well folks,

John should be up and walking a little bit today.  Shelley stayed on a recliner in his room last night, so I think both of them are more calm today.  They are still tweeking the pain med schedule a bit, but this was some major surgery so a little bit of that is normal.

Let's hope he continues to improve so he gets sprung this week some time.

 Sunday, 4/27/14:

John had a good night's sleep and a good overnight nurse....as we know, good nurses make all the difference !

And Shelley is his BEST nurse....she even gave John a sponge bath last night, probably because he was starting to smell like a kettle of fish LOL !!

Keep up the good work, and you will be home soon.

Monday, 4/28/14:

Well, rumor has it that John is threatening to flash the neighboring office buildings this morning, so it seems his abi-normal sense of humor has returned, YEAH !!!

All of us who know him, know that this is a good sign !!

Wed, 4/30

John is still enjoying his jello and chicken broth feasts and coffee -black.

His insides are still working on what they are supposed to do now with all that extra space, but he is feeling pretty good and getting some rest.

Still not sure when he will get sprung...but hopefully soon.

 

 

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  • KTeacher
    KTeacher Member Posts: 1,103
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    Thanks again

    I'm glad that Shelley was able to stay with John last night.  Hopefully she is able to get some rest.  I hope that they can get on top of his pain meds.  Seems like he is on a good curve for healing.  Once up it seems like we start to get better, slowly.

  • jim and i
    jim and i Member Posts: 1,788 Member
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    Thanks for the update Ingrid.

    Thanks for the update Ingrid. Still praying for a speedy recovery for John.

    Debbie

  • wmc
    wmc Member Posts: 1,804
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    Thank you Ingrid

    Thank you so much for taking the time to post and let us know hou John and Shelly are coping with this. The one good thing about this illness is I have met such wonderful carring people on this site and thank them all.

    wmc

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
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    Saturday 9:20 pm Pacific time

    Thanks Ingrid!

    Keep getting better.  If you are walking, they will be showing you the door soon.  Are you getting reacquainted with pushing a cart with IV’s?  Maybe you should have left your PORT in a little longer? (LOL).

    We are keeping your seat warm for you.

    Sending good mojo,

    Matt

  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
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    Sending positive vibes to John...

    that this coming week sees him home and comfy in his own living room. 

    p

  • KTeacher
    KTeacher Member Posts: 1,103
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    So glad to hear John was able to get some rest.  Part of the healing process.  Hopefully home soon.  Hope the furry friends will be careful with him.

  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
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    ingrid, thank you so much for

    ingrid, thank you so much for taking time to update us.  we really appreciate you!  i'm so glad john is doing so well.  he will be home before we know it and then he will really start to recover!

    dj

  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
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    here's a pic of our john from

    here's a pic of our john from today, 4/27/14.  he looks like he's ready to go dancing.

    dj

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  • KTeacher
    KTeacher Member Posts: 1,103
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    debbiejeanne said:

    here's a pic of our john from

    here's a pic of our john from today, 4/27/14.  he looks like he's ready to go dancing.

    dj

    image

    Looking good

    For what you just went through, you are looking good.  Or is it the favorite hospital gown?  Do you get to take that thing out of your nose before you go home?  I remember taking my mom to the hospital and the nurse saying that I was going to help with the NG tube.  I said I would teach her kids to read but I didn't want to touch that thing.  My son had it when he had and appendectomy.  Get well, rest, recover.  Then you can go fishing!

     

  • Guzzle
    Guzzle Member Posts: 710
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    KTeacher said:

    Looking good

    For what you just went through, you are looking good.  Or is it the favorite hospital gown?  Do you get to take that thing out of your nose before you go home?  I remember taking my mom to the hospital and the nurse saying that I was going to help with the NG tube.  I said I would teach her kids to read but I didn't want to touch that thing.  My son had it when he had and appendectomy.  Get well, rest, recover.  Then you can go fishing!

     

    Looks Great!

    What a trooper! He looks great! Pass my very best!

  • HAWVET
    HAWVET Member Posts: 318
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    Guzzle said:

    Looks Great!

    What a trooper! He looks great! Pass my very best!

    Great photo.  With that

    Great photo.  With that smile, he is definitely heading in the right direction.  Sending my best wishes for a speedy recovery.  Aloha!

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
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    feeling better

    John,

    Looking good!

    Matt

  • KB56
    KB56 Member Posts: 318 Member
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    debbiejeanne said:

    here's a pic of our john from

    here's a pic of our john from today, 4/27/14.  he looks like he's ready to go dancing.

    dj

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    John

    Just the way I imagined him, smiling:). It's good to see him with a smile on his face 

    Keep Healing

    Keith

  • wmc
    wmc Member Posts: 1,804
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    debbiejeanne said:

    here's a pic of our john from

    here's a pic of our john from today, 4/27/14.  he looks like he's ready to go dancing.

    dj

    image

    Thanks for sharing

    Looking great for being so soon......

  • donfoo
    donfoo Member Posts: 1,771 Member
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    debbiejeanne said:

    here's a pic of our john from

    here's a pic of our john from today, 4/27/14.  he looks like he's ready to go dancing.

    dj

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    grin or smirk?

    Either way you look boss!

  • jim and i
    jim and i Member Posts: 1,788 Member
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    debbiejeanne said:

    here's a pic of our john from

    here's a pic of our john from today, 4/27/14.  he looks like he's ready to go dancing.

    dj

    image

    Wow can't believe you look

    Wow can't believe you look strong and healthy after such major surgery. The fish are shaking in their fins. LOL. Good to see you smile.

    Debbie

  • phrannie51
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    debbiejeanne said:

    here's a pic of our john from

    here's a pic of our john from today, 4/27/14.  he looks like he's ready to go dancing.

    dj

    image

    Well, John....

    you look flat out spunky!!  For a second there, I thought they must give guys camo jammies at that hospital....LOL.  Hope you get to come home this week!!!

    p

  • KTeacher
    KTeacher Member Posts: 1,103
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    It's the meds

    It's the meds talking, um flashing!  I was getting worried about that hospital gown!  Heal on dear friend.  Keep those nurses running, but let the bestest (Shelley) rest.

  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
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    look at this latest pic of

    look at this latest pic of john and see if you can spot what is missing.........that's right, no more tube in his nose!  our friend is doing great!

    dj

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  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
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    john cleaned up and freshly

    john cleaned up and freshly shaven.

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    look'n good!

    dj

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