Asking for Prayers, and Good Thoughts for my husband -- Sisters in PINK

VickiSam
VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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*I realize we are all dealing with many issues .. I did not want to post, but a good friend of mind here on our site reminded me that we are family and we share in happiness, sadness and hope for a brighter future.

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Last Wednesday during a walk, my husband, Pete walked into a tree branch .. within a few hours we found ourselves at the ER. Hours later having been told that my husband 'iris' had been damaged -- I set out on a journey of locating specialists -- 9 hours in traffic and 2 days spent in exam rooms -- my dear husband has a detached retinal, pressure issues (should be no higher than 18, Pete's eye pressure is at 32) ..blood vessel issues as well, -- which means Pete can go blind at any time.

I realize that we can all live with the sight of 1 eye, however, Pete lost more than 70% of his sight in his right eye, due to a childhood injury.

Emergency surgery is pending .. and the inflammation of Pete's eye. Dr. Kerry Assil will perform Pete's surgery at 10:00 p.m. due to the severity of our situation. First surgery will be to replace Pete's lens -- in hopes of saving and protecting his iris, as well as getting embedded debris from his eye. 2nd and possible 3rd surgery pending.

Please keep us in good thoughts and prayers this week.

Thank you ...

Gentle hugs,

Vicki Sam
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  • grams2jc
    grams2jc Member Posts: 756
    #2
    How awful for your hubby
    That must be sooo painful for him, and hard for you to bear.

    Positive thoughts and prayers headed your way for Pete and you,

    Jennifer
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    #3
    Oh Vicki, my best prayers
    Oh Vicki, my best prayers and most positive thoughts are on their way for you and your husband. I pray that the surgery will go smoothly, that the doctors hands are able to repair all the damage, and that recovery is swift and painless.

    And you're right, as family we are here for you through thick and thin.

    Hugs,

    Linda
  • Rague
    Rague Member Posts: 3,653 Member
    #4
    Prayers
    Susan

    Prayers

    Susan
  • mwallace1325
    mwallace1325 Member Posts: 806
    #5
    So sorry
    So sorry to hear this bad news. Prayers good thoughts and angels surrounding you, DH, and any and all medical teams.

    Please let us know how he's doing.

    marge
  • Cat64
    Cat64 Member Posts: 1,192
    #6
    Dearest Vicki
    I am glad that you were reminded of all the things we share on here and decided to post about your DH.
    I am so sorry to hear of Pete's accident. Your family & Dr. Assil will be lifted up in thoughts & prayers for a successful surgery & results. Please keep us updated.
    ♥ Always,
    Cat
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #7
    Cat64 said:

    Dearest Vicki
    I am glad that you were reminded of all the things we share on here and decided to post about your DH.
    I am so sorry to hear of Pete's accident. Your family & Dr. Assil will be lifted up in thoughts & prayers for a successful surgery & results. Please keep us updated.
    ♥ Always,
    Cat

    Vicki
    This is definitely
    Vicki
    This is definitely something that should be shared. It won't change anything but getting to express what is going on and knowing that our response is to ralley around you is good for your spirit. Your hubby will be in my prayers and in everyone else's. I hope that the surgeries are very successful and he does not lose the sight in that eye. I do know that whatever the outcome you will be there for him and you will deal with this with the strength and courage that you possess. My heart is with you and him and again, prayers for the best outcome.
    Stef
  • aisling8
    aisling8 Member Posts: 1,627 Member
    #8
    fauxma said:

    Vicki
    This is definitely
    Vicki
    This is definitely something that should be shared. It won't change anything but getting to express what is going on and knowing that our response is to ralley around you is good for your spirit. Your hubby will be in my prayers and in everyone else's. I hope that the surgeries are very successful and he does not lose the sight in that eye. I do know that whatever the outcome you will be there for him and you will deal with this with the strength and courage that you possess. My heart is with you and him and again, prayers for the best outcome.
    Stef

    I'm sending
    prayers and good thoughts your way. I hope for a good outcome for your husband and that you will be held up by all of us during this stressful time.

    Sending you a big huge hug,

    Victoria
  • jamiegww
    jamiegww Member Posts: 384
    #9
    Sending thoughts and prayers your way!
    I hope the doctors will be able to save your husband's eye. I really appreciate you posting this because I have lots of trees on my property and you have just alerted me to the dangers of not cutting the lower branches. I never would have thought of that. Please keep us posted when you can. We are here for you!

    HUGS!!!
    Jamie
  • aysemari
    aysemari Member Posts: 1,596 Member
    #10
    You bet, we are family!
    Whom else could I run to at 2 am in the morning when the anxiety
    was threatening to get the upper hand? YOU and just you ladies...

    Keekee,

    So very sorry to hear this. What an incredibly unfortunate mishap!! Please
    keep us updated on everything. You must be worried out of your mind. I
    know you will get the best care available for him, with your amazing people
    skills you'll know just how to handle his care. I have faith in you and know
    you will do the best possible.

    Hugs,
    Ayse
  • natly15
    natly15 Member Posts: 1,941
    #11
    Oh Vicki so sorry to hear
    Oh Vicki so sorry to hear this about Pete. I'm praying hard that the doc will be able to spare his eyesight. Hugs to you and your family.Please keep us updated.
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #12
    VickiSam, I am sending all
    VickiSam, I am sending all my positive thoughts and hopes for a successful outcome for Pete's surgery. You are an amazing woman and you better believe that we are here for you. Anytime of the day or night.
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #13
    MyTurnNow said:

    VickiSam, I am sending all
    VickiSam, I am sending all my positive thoughts and hopes for a successful outcome for Pete's surgery. You are an amazing woman and you better believe that we are here for you. Anytime of the day or night.

    Thank you all so much, Sisters in PINK ..
    the rally, love and support .. really touches me and keeping me grounded, which has been difficult for me these past few days ..

    Thank you ...

    Vicki
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    #14
    Oh sweetie, OF COURSE this
    Oh sweetie, OF COURSE this is something you would share with the family of warriors~ you need our strength and courage and positive thoughts for a successful outcome. I cannot imagine how painful this must have been, and how frightening.

    We send you everything we have, and more! And if you need the Pink Bus to be hijacked so that we can all show up at the hospital, we are soooooo there!

    Blessings and calmness to you and Pete, and your daughter as well. Feel the love we have for you...it is truly tangible.

    Hugs,
    Chen♥
  • cruf
    cruf Member Posts: 908
    #15
    chenheart said:

    Oh sweetie, OF COURSE this
    Oh sweetie, OF COURSE this is something you would share with the family of warriors~ you need our strength and courage and positive thoughts for a successful outcome. I cannot imagine how painful this must have been, and how frightening.

    We send you everything we have, and more! And if you need the Pink Bus to be hijacked so that we can all show up at the hospital, we are soooooo there!

    Blessings and calmness to you and Pete, and your daughter as well. Feel the love we have for you...it is truly tangible.

    Hugs,
    Chen♥

    HUGS!
    I'm sending thoughts, prayers and gentle Hugs!!!! Cathy
  • sausageroll
    sausageroll Member Posts: 415
    #16
    cruf said:

    HUGS!
    I'm sending thoughts, prayers and gentle Hugs!!!! Cathy

    Vicki Sam
    So glad you shared this. You must be going through a very tough time right now. Our fingers will be crossed for you both....love and hugs from here too!!!
  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    #17
    sausageroll said:

    Vicki Sam
    So glad you shared this. You must be going through a very tough time right now. Our fingers will be crossed for you both....love and hugs from here too!!!

    Sending prayers up for your husband, Vicki
    So sorry this happened. I'm hoping his surgeries go well and that his eyesight is not threatened.

    Many hugs,
    Renee
  • Punkindo
    Punkindo Member Posts: 113
    #18
    Prayers
    You are both in my prayers. Please keep us updated.
  • laughs_a_lot
    laughs_a_lot Member Posts: 1,368 Member
    #19
    He's on the list.
    Don't hesitate to ask for prayer.
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna Member Posts: 1,578 Member
    #20
    Yes we are a family. I
    Yes we are a family. I will, for sure, say a prayer for your Pete. So sorry to hear of the accident, but I pray surgery and recovery be uneventful. Hugs to you.
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna Member Posts: 1,578 Member
    #21
    Yes we are a family. I
    Yes we are a family. I will, for sure, say a prayer for your Pete. So sorry to hear of the accident, but I pray surgery and recovery be uneventful. Hugs to you.

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