We just got paged and told that surgery has only just now started. They expected a "difficult intubation"--meaning they have a lot of trouble getting the air tubes into Bill's lungs, but now that's done, so they've just begun. At best, he won't be done until 5 pm. Yikes.
They page us here for every single development, so every time they page us, I will make a little post, so you can feel like you're here.
Before I forget, I wanted to tell you that ALL the rooms at Duke Hospital are private! We were so surprised and happy to hear that. Every room has a private bath, private shower, big screen TV, radio, phone and a huge sleeping chair for family who wish to sleep with the patient at night. Isn't that spectacular? PLEASE remember to come to Duke if you need surgery, even if you have to fly here. The experience has been incredibly great, supremely well organized and compassionate. They treat you like your patient is the only one in the world.
God is so sweet.
Till the next time the pager goes off.
IX XC NIKA
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Hi Beth
ReplyDeleteJust wanted you to know I am following your blog this morning and have said prayers for you both.
Miles and Em are here and we have the blog up constantly for new reports. Just talked to Allie, who is at work, and she is also staying close. She called to say I had to read about the gloves!
OK< we'll stay tuned. Know we love you guys.
Missy