Kelly K.

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AA 18 years ago

Think of us when you enter the OR. It'll help to feel us all behind you.

Judy B. 18 years ago

You are about to enter a journey for a lifetime. It isn't a journey that is always simple and without bumps in the road but it is a journey that will leave you feeling like you have been reborn. Remember the key ingredients to success are: water, walking, protein. Walk as much as you can without overdoing it to help with healing and soreness and sip water as often as you can to help with weight loss and to keep you hydrated. Do as your surgeon and nutritionist suggests and you will be fine in no time. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. JudyB

prissy25 18 years ago

Best wishes on your upcoming surgery. I know you are having mixed feelings and emotions, but remember this is for YOU!! And you will do fine. Looking forward to seeing you on the loosing side, keep us updated. Hugsss....

SWEET Tink 18 years ago

Happy Upcoming Surgery Day to you !! Much respect is to be given to you !! Many people do not get the chance nor do they have the courage to stand up and have this most life saving surgery ... You are about to embark on a journey unlike any other . There will be days you feel a failure .. your not .. these are just do over day's . There will be wow moment days .. where you are on top of the world ... My only advices to you are this .. Keep it real .. this is not rocket science .. but it is a daily health managment on your part . Stay positive .. make each day about you .. it has to be for the first 18 months .. in order to be successful . Love yourself no matter what . Look in the mirror each day and love who you are .. this surgery does not fix our hearts .. but it does offer a tool to get us healty ... I wish you nothing but sweet success .. know that you are loved and many people are routing for you ! ... Best wishes .. and here is to a long healthy life !! Natalie — Tinkerbella *Believe*

MSTRAUSS 18 years, 1 month ago

Kelly/Joe, I hope all is going well. You are in my prayers and thoughts everyday. Please post as soon as someone is able to keep us informed on Kelly's status. Take care and god bless. Michele

QueenBusyBee 18 years, 1 month ago

Sending my prayers for a SAFE and SPEEDY recovery!!! Save a spot on the bench for me. See ya there on the 5th.

Kelly K. 18 years, 1 month ago

Things finally improved! After opting to take her slowly down off of the vent, they were able to succeed in getting Kelly off the ventilator at about 6:30pm this evening (6/29). Dr. Peters came in to discuss things with her and said he is leaving everything up to the pulmonologist to determine if this is a show-stopper. After initial talks, they seem to think that the slow approach will be the best method to take her off the vent and Dr. Peters, at least, is still up for doing the surgery. They are keeping Kelly overnight (so much for a 15-minute procedure!) and they will all discuss things further tomorrow. Stay tuned!

Kelly K. 18 years, 1 month ago

Kelly's husband, Joe, here... Just wanted to post an update on her surgery. She went in this morning to have the filter that Dr. Peters recommended she get to avoid possible clot issues. Unfortunately, things did not go well... They had problems with the controlled sedation and had to go deeper. This led them to put her on a tube/vent to do the procedure. Very bad! When they tried to remove the tube after surgery, her SAT level dropped to 76. They've been forced to leave her vented and heavily sedated to keep her calm and under control. For those who may not know, being put on a ventilator is one of her worst fears - there is always a concern that she won't come off it easily, as has proven to be the case. They are hopeful that they can drop her off the oxygen slowly and possibly try to remove the tube later today. Part of this is likely a result of the sarcoidosis. Pending the review of her situation by the pulmonologist, her DS surgery may be cancelled because of the risk. I'll try to post another udpate later. Not foreseeing this, we had brought our puppy along on the trip and I've got to juggle taking care of him as well as going to be with Kelly. If anyone who's local to the Residence Inn in Dickson City knows of a good last-minute dog sitter, please let me know - (cell - 703.395.5497). I may not be able to take your call immediately, but I'll try to get back to you when I can. For the moment, I'm going to check with the PetSmart that is just up the hill from the hotel. Thanks in advance for your support and prayers for Kelly. Joe

judyanne 18 years, 1 month ago

Monday is your day! Just remember you are on the journey of a lifetime. Try to enjoy every minute. It may sound weird now, but know that you are cared for and prayed for here, and all too soon this will be but a memory and you will be an inspiration to someone else. I am waiting for you on the losers' bench! ~ Judy

joteddie 18 years, 1 month ago

Kelly You are gonna do great and be a switch sistah and encourage the rest of us until we can join you on the losers bench. I will be praying for you to have an uneventful surgery and speedy recovery.