Jackie L.
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Jackie L. 23 years, 5 months ago
Thank You. Your Prayers really worked. I was in surgery for about 4 1/2 hours on Tuesday the 19th. I was not informed of any complications but my husband Pat, did get a scare about 2 hours into my surgery. He was sitting in the waiting room when a Priest came up to him and asked if he was the husband of Jacquelyn Langley, and he said yes. The Priest let him know that there was a message about his wife at the desk. Pat said his heart dropped to the floor. He went to the desk and the lady there told him that my surgery was going well with no complications, But let me ask you, what would you think if your loved one was in major surgery and a Priest came up to you and said The lady at the desk has a message about your wife. Needless to say he was a little upset with the proceedure, and we're not even Catholic. Well I just couldn't stand being in the Hospital because I was so uncomfortable. I had very little pain which to me is a blessing. I think after the surgery I used one vile of the pump and maybe two clicks on the second and they removed it. I am not the type of person to lie around in bed when I feel well enough to get up and do things. I begged them to let me go home and on Thursday evening around 6 pm I got my wish. The ride home, about 60 miles was uneventful, I didn't even need a pillow. I guess you could say I can tolerate pain pretty well after having gone through two natural child births and a hystorectomy. I concidered this pain a 3 on my pain scale of 1-10. They did give me liquid pain meds for home and I have used them twice but only to help me rest in bed at night. The only meds I am taking right now is my blood preasure and blood thinner. I was told not to take my arthritis meds because they may upset my stomach but I believe that is the pill I need because I am so Stove-Up. I have arthriris in my spine and am very uncomfortable at night trying to sleep. It appears as though I can eat just about anything. On Christmas Eve I went to my brother's house for a family dinner with my bottle of water, remember this is only 5 days after my surgery, everything looked so good that I had to taste something, so I looked around and saw the Ham. Yes that's right I took a piece about as big as my thumb and started chewing on it until all the juices were gone and spit the meat out. Then came the pumkin pie. I wanted to see if my stomach would tolerate the sweet, so I took two teaspoons of filling and sucked on it for about fifteen minutes. I guess you can say I have a cast iron stomach which in this instance may not be a good thing so I am going to have to watch what goes into my mouth. I will never eat PURI again, I will chew forever if I have to but you can have the PURI. I am able to take my meds now without being crushed, and have even ironed a pair of pants for my husband. I know this may be hard to believe but I have already lost from 207 down to 188, which is 19 pounds in 9 days. I am getting my water in but am still trying to increase my protein daily. Again I want to thank all of you for your prayers and support and a special thank you to my wonderful Angel Terri Gibbs who supplied me with a Christmas Care Package that encluded most everything I would need in the way of nurishment for my first weeks at home. Thank you and God Bless you Terri.
Terri G. 23 years, 5 months ago
Talked to Jackie this afternoon...she was soooo tired! She needs to go home so she can get some rest..LOL Anyway, one of the doctors was coming in this evening...Dr. Kim or Dr. Booth (not Dr. Warden) and so maybe she will be released tonight. Keep hoping so, okay? Also, keep the sweetie in your prayers..they have been working! God bless and keep you all...'angel' Terri
Terri G. 23 years, 5 months ago
Well, I finally got to meet Mrs. Jackie! She is so sweet! She gave me 2 'angels'...I will treasure them always. She seemed to be doing great, except she was so tired. That's to be expected though. She wasn't even on a pain pump. I don't believe she will be getting out until at least Friday, so keep praying for her..okay? Thanks and peace in Christ~love, Terri
Terri G. 23 years, 5 months ago
Hi...talked to Pat again this morning. Jackie was gone down to take a test to see if everything was working correctly. He is a darling man. Anyway, she came back in..but, did not feel up to talking...I kinda figured she wouldn't. My husband and I are going to go visit her tonight and I will update when I get back. Please continue to keep Jackie in your prayers. Thank you all..Terri
Terri G. 23 years, 5 months ago
YES, we have update! :-) I just talked to Jackie. She is in room 2252, phone # 1-228-818-2252. She sounded great, but very tired! She is hooked up to a heart monitor due to her heart problems, but otherwise she is feeling pretty fiesty. I know all our prayers worked for Jackie! Her neck is hurting from being in one position for so long..so keep praying, okay? She is set to be up and walking soon...go Jackie go! More updates tomorrow...love, Terri
Terri G. 23 years, 5 months ago
Okay...so here's the deal! It's 6:24 pm CST., and I called Ocean Springs Hospital a few minutes ago. Jackie isn't in a room yet...whew, boy did they scare me..they said she hadn't been admitted. I called the surgical waiting room (no answer) the pay phone (no answer)..finally I called back to information and they said she is probably in a holding room (no phone)...phooey! So, until Pat calls me (bless his heart!) I don't know anything. Jackie, you are in my thoughts...have been all day. Much love, Terri
Terri G. 23 years, 5 months ago
Hi all..I just spoke to Pat, Jackie's really kind husband, and he said she is still in surgery. The surgery started at 10:30 central..and is expected to last 2-4 hours..so hopefully we are close to the finish line now! :-) Jackie doesn't have a room number yet, but you can reach Ocean Springs Hospital at 1 (228) 818-1111. As soon as she is in a room or I get an update, I will post it, okay? Much love Jackie..we are all here to support you...Terri
Deborah T. 23 years, 5 months ago
Wishing you a safe and speedy recovery....we will see you on the other side....
Terri G. 23 years, 5 months ago
Jackie, I'm praying for you..and, even though I can't be there...I know HE is! Have peace today because it is only the beginning of a wonderful postop journey into good health! I'll be calling later...love, Terri