Aunt Sherry told me what happened during uncle Bill's surgery. He's been having some stomach problems,been to many doctors. One dr. decides he will help with a laparoscopic surgery. While they were doing surgery, they found a ligament was growing around the aorta near the stomach. The doctor was doing one last snip on the ligament and mistakenly ,snipped the aorta. Can you even imagine.?
Aunt Sherry and her son Bret were waiting for a 2 hour surgery and it was going on and on. By the grace of God, there was a wonderful vascular surgeon at the hospital at that time. He came to uncle Bill's rescue. Thus saving his life.
The doctors have told Bill his stomach is bruised from all the handling to clean up the blood. He had 26 units, that day. Another blessing, the hospital had his type. Bill says food doesn't taste good, so he only eats small portions. Aunt Sherry keeps trying new ways to slip in the protein he really needs. His appetite will return .
I looked at my aunt and uncle yesterday, saw their love for each other. I am so thankful they can always count on each other. God has blessed them with this time in life. Their lifes have been very uneventful till this past year. We all better tell our loved ones just how much they mean to us...we never know how many days there will be in our own lifes. xoxo
oh my gosh, thats scary!!! Its a wonderful photo, I hope he continues to heal, did they find out what was wrong when they were in there?
ReplyDeleteLaurie, The ligament was impeding the bloodflow to his stomach, since it was wrpped around the aorta..I think he's had some stomach issues for some time. xo,Susie
DeleteWhat a story, Susie. How fortunate to have that kind of specialized help right there. Otherwise, he would have been gone. I an sure your Aunt treasures her time with him now more than ever. I will keep him/them in my prayers. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you got to spend time with them and get some great photos taken. Enjoy your week sweet friend!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great picture and a scary story of your uncle Bill's surgery. Everything was in place when he needed it, wasn't it? Praying for him a speedy recovery. I know when they play around with things in there, it takes awhile for the bruising to go away. I used ensure when I couldn't eat so much. Its a pretty good source of protein.
ReplyDeleteTete , My aunt has ensure to feed to Bill and she has a powdered protein mix ,.she slips into his oatmeal.:) We just keep praying. xo,Susie
DeleteWhat a sweet post. I hope he feels better soon. You have a great looking family!
ReplyDeletethat's a really good picture. you should have it framed.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful photo and God bless your aunt and uncle.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. But sad to say I had a young patient, sixteen I think, who had a similar thing happen in the OR and thankfully she too survived. Will pray that Bill's appetite improves. xo, Olive
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Wow - what a story! So sorry things went awry but what a blessing that someone was there to set things right. Sending good thoughts for Uncle Bill!
ReplyDeleteWhat a scary story! It is a real miracle that Uncle Bill is still alive!
ReplyDeleteAlso, a miracle that I was able to read your blog and make a comment! It took several tries!
xo Nellie
How terrible! I am glad he survived and is recovering. I will pray for him and hope his appetite returns.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, I sure hope he continues to improve. He will be in my prayers! So happy that you got to spend time with your sisters. I always love being with mine!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
I am so sorry your Uncle Bill had this setback but thank goodness there was a good doctor on the site who was able to put matters right.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lot he has been through. No wonder he doesn't feel like eating. However, it sounds like he has a wonderful family supporting him, and I am sure that must speed along the recovery process.
ReplyDeleteholy moley! what a mistake! poor dear.
ReplyDeletehugs, bee
xoxo