Brad and I went to visit with Sharon and Butch this morning/afternoon. For just undergoing a 12 hour surgery Sharon looks great! She was awake and able to talk with us for a while. Unfortunately she is in a great amount of pain. While we were visiting, she was waiting to hear back from the pain team about giving her more of the pain medication she was prescribed. They first had to be in touch with Dr. Adams who was in another surgery. We could tell that the pain was a lot to handle after being through so much already, please continue to keep her in your thoughts and hope that her team of doctors can help her better manage the pain.
Sharon was happy to know that so many of you were able to hear how the surgery went through her blog. Brad helped her connect her Kindle to the hospital server so, if she is feeling better, she can read all of your wonderful and encouraging comments. She was thoroughly enjoying her sponges immersed in ice that she was allowed to suck on, she commented often that they "tasted better than a hot fudge sundae." We left her this afternoon so that she could get some much needed rest before Gregory and Loren arrived later. Butch is doing well, he was looking forward to Gregory and Loren's visit as well.
I'll continue to keep you all updated as we hear more news, Sharon has not yet spoken with Dr. Adams, she may be able to later this evening.
~Val
16 comments:
Dear Sharon, So happy to hear that your surgery went so well. We are praying for your pain to ease and your thoughts to be at rest. You have earned so many gold stars throughout your life by helping so many children, I know that God is watching over you. We love you and send you many prayers and hugs!
Your McGovern Family xoxo
Val -
Thank you so much for your update!
It is funny to hear that Sharon says her ice-immersed sponges taste better than an ice cream sundae - though she just endured a 12-hour surgery, and though she is in a great deal of pain, she still manages to make US smile and laugh! What a blessing she is to all of us!
Continuing to pray that her pain is managed well, and for gradual improvement each day, as well as strength for each of you as you travel to and from the hospital to be with her.
Kelli
Thanx bunches Val for being so sweet and keeping us all informed. Like so many others, Sharon is not far from every thought of the day. Prayers are continually lifted for her for improved health and yes, a miracle for complete healing. May it be so...
with much love and great respect,
KB
Dearest Sharon,I am so thrilled and grateful that the surgery went so well. I will continue to hope and pray that your pain is controlled so that you can rest and get well sooner.
Val, Please remind Butch and Sharon that I would be honored to stay with Sharon during the day when she comes home. Please let me know when Dr. Adams and Butch think that I can come to UVA to visit. Love and prayers, Caroljean
Val,
Thanks for all the updates.I am sure Sharon and Butch will enjoy having Gregory and Loren visit. I have not stopped praying. Now that the THING is removed I will change my prayers to focus on getting the pain to a manageable level. Maybe a level 4 or 5 instead of a 10++++++. Dr. Adams did a great job removing the THING, now we need him again, to get rid of the pain. Be strong my dear friend. Soon you will be home with Casey and Emily resting in your own bed.
Sharon, continued prayers for you,your family and friends, your doctors and now, for happy pills to work their magic. Much love always,
Christine
Val, excellent reporting. Thank you for keeping us updated. Sharon will be proud of you.
Dear Sharon,
I've been following your blog and praying for your return to good health. I'm so relieved to hear that things went well. My thoughts will continue to be with you.
Kathy Huss
Sharon, I'm so very glad that this step is behind you! Thoughts and prayers for you have consumed recent days & will continue. Hoping that pain is manageable very soon.
Love you,
JoAnn
Though I can sense through your post that our dear Sharon is indeed still in pain, I must wonder about the amount of pain medication she is on already. Mistaking a frozen sponge for a hot fudge sundae sounds a little "loopy" to me. ;) Seriously, though, we continue to keep Sharon in our thoughts and pray that the doctors are able to provide her some relief from the pain soon. Thank you for all the updates, Val!! It means the world to us!!
Rosemary
Though I can sense through your post that our dear Sharon is indeed still in pain, I must wonder about the amount of pain medication she is on already. Mistaking a frozen sponge for a hot fudge sundae sounds a little "loopy" to me. ;) Seriously, though, we continue to keep Sharon in our thoughts and pray that the doctors are able to provide her some relief from the pain soon. Thank you for all the updates, Val!! It means the world to us!!
Rosemary
Sharon-
Sending you many positive thoughts and prayers! So glad this hurdle is over and healing can continue!
-Michele
Sweet Sharon,
You are covered in prayer, loved beyond measure and missed more than you will ever know.
I'm praying for a perfect pain med combo that covers all of your needs and will give you the respite that you need for this time of recovery. Maybe your pain doc back at home needs to be pulled into this situation; he hit the jackpot last time!
Precious Family of Dear Sharon,
You are also covered in prayer as you diligently sit and faithfully wait for updates and then pass that precious info. on to the rest of us. We pray for your strength and patience as you process all of this from a very personal point of view.
Love and peace to all of you,
Darla Wagner (Logan's Mom)
Sharon,
I was not surprised at all to hear that you are doing so well after such extensive surgery. Your strength continues to carry you forward as you begin your recovery. I'm confidently praying that your amazing team of doctors and medical providers will find the correct combination of pain medications to bring much needed relief.
Many, many hugs,
Rita
Val - Thank you for the updates on Sharon's progress as they are very much appreciated.
Please pass on to Sharon that Beth Workman and I are keeping her in our thoughts and constant prayers! She is a hero to both of us! Thank you for the updates.
Suellen
I am sooo happy to hear that Sharon is doing well; thank you for the updates Val! Looking forward to reports of more good news and much less pain! We love you Sharon :)
Val, thanks so much for the update! Dear Sharon, you are in our prayers. God speed your recovery. Rita Purcell-Robertson
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