Not an April Fool's Joke

[Sugarsprinkles]

Hi Everyone!!

I know it's been a while since I've been around, but truth be told I just haven't been feeling all that great for a few months now. It turns out I need to have one of the valves in my heart replaced. The surgery will be this Friday, April 4. I've got a fantastic doctor, thank goodness. I expect to be in the hospital about a week, give or take a couple days. I really would appreciate your prayers, good thoughts, or whatever.

[WildIrish]

You've got my thoughts & prayers.

No foolin. (((((SS)))))

[1nutworld]

You've got my thoughts & prayers.

No foolin. (((((SS)))))

What he said!!

after this Friday, get back here soon, we'll be anxiously awaiting your successful return.

[gekkogecko]

Oh, shit! I was wonder where you've been.

Will you get to watch any hockey while you're in?

[Cheyanne]

SS.. you will be in our thoughts and prayers as well..... let me know how you do - looks like that may be something in my future as well... :(


(((((((((((SS)))))))))))

[sodaklostsoul]

Best Wishes SS!!!!

[Scarecrow]

Sugar honey you take care of yourself and get back here soon. All our love and prays are coming your way.

[dicksbro]

Of course you have our prayers, Sugarsprinkles. Just take good care of yourself and be sure to let us know as soon as you get back home.

(((((((((( HUGS ))))))))))

We love ya!


DB and my Mrs.

[Oldfart]

This is almost McSurgery,SS. It still has it's dangers, but there's nothing experimental about it and the valves are better than the real thing.

[jseal]

... I really would appreciate your prayers, good thoughts, or whatever.
Sugarsprinkles,

Shall do. Good luck.

[wyndhy]

speedy recovery, sugar ((hug))

[LoveHerTripleDs]

you will be in thoughts and prayers

[GreenChef]

Take care

[scotzoidman]

Even such a good heart needs a little maintenence once in a while, I guess...I know minor surgery is something that happens to someone else, good luck, best wishes, get better soon, & then get your ass back here with the people that love you.

[osuche]

((((SS)))) - best of luck and I'll be thinking about you!

[Lilith]

I remember several years ago when they first talked of doing it but you had to lose a certain amount first. Have you lost the weight of has it become more necessary?

Best of luck.

[IowaMan]

I'm so sorry to hear about that SS. You'll definitely be in getting my best thoughts and wishes. (((((((((SS)))))))))))

[Sugarsprinkles]

Thank you all so very, very much for the kind words, prayers and "orders." I will do what I can to get word to you all and let you know how things have gone.

Lilith, no I haven't lost the weight, but apparently it isn't an issue. Or it could be because the valve is just about closed and there's really not much of an option on getting it done. However, I am hoping that I can lose some as a by-product of my rehab, and then go on from there.

Gekkogecko, I suppose I will be able to watch hockey, assuming the Wings are on cable or if I break down and watch The Blues.

[1nutworld]

Gekkogecko, I suppose I will be able to watch hockey, ..... are on cable or if I break down and watch The Blues.


Perish the thought!!

[Sugarsprinkles]

Perish the thought!!


Yeah, I know, Nutworld, it's blasphemous. But then they do have Manny Legace, and it's fun to root against them. :weg:

[Pita]

((((Sugar)))) you have been missed. You will be in my prayers for a speedy recovery.

[gekkogecko]

Well, there's always the Habs. I'd rather not, but we know Neige will differ.

[gekkogecko]

SS: listening to the Caps' game while doing paying work tonight. Several radio ads to the effect that the Red Wings get NBC's nationally televised game Sunday to round out the season.

Hope you do get to see it.

[Sugarsprinkles]

SS: listening to the Caps' game while doing paying work tonight. Several radio ads tot eh effect taht the Red Wings get NBC's nationally televised game Sunday to round out the season.

Hope you do get to see it.

Thanks for the "heads up" GG!! If I'm awake enough and pain-free enough, I'll definitely be watching! I'll just have to not get too excited, if the Wings are playing well. I'll tell hubby and he can watch the game with me.

[Neige]

Well, there's always the Habs. I'd rather not, but we know Neige will differ.


GO HABS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[Sugarsprinkles]

GO HABS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D


Uh huh..........far far away..........LOL :booty:

[Sugarsprinkles]

I've been in touch with PF and he's agreed to update the group on my condition. My son will e-mail him as soon as there is news. Thanks for all the kind words, thoughts and prayers, everyone. I hope to be back soon. :kisser: :heartbeat :heartbeat :heartbeat

[PantyFanatic]

According to an email that came in late last night, our den mother is doing fine. :)
She was first in this morning at 8:30 or so and was out by 1:30. ..... They put the mechanical valve in, along with a temporary pacemaker. However, her heart isn't using the pacemaker at all - it's using the new valve all on it's own, so that appears to be a really good sign. .... She's still unconscious, though, and probably will be until at least tomorrow......
It sounds like she will be able to test the new parts on Sunday when the Black Hawks beat the Red Wings. :hockey:

[gekkogecko]

Yay for the working parts.

phtphtphtphtphtphtpht on the Blackhawks.

[osuche]

Yay! Great news....continuing to send healing thoughts!

[sodaklostsoul]

Good to hear, thanks PF.

[Scarecrow]

good to hear that the valve is working on its own and the pacemaker is an unneeded back-up. Sending sweet thought her way.

[LixyChick]

(((((SS)))))

Just saw this thread. Sorry so late!

My thoughts are with you now!!!!!

[1nutworld]

Yay for the working parts.

phtphtphtphtphtphtpht on the Blackhawks.

I second that motion gg!

4-1, bring on the Preds!

[PantyFanatic]

SugarSprinkles didn't get to see the game Sunday with no TVs being in ICU but was happy to hear the result. :hockey:

She has be getting therapeutic exercise and was scheduled to move to a real room with a TV today. She seems to be doing pretty well for somebody that had their chest hacked into, laid open and when they dug down to her pulsing heart, affixed a repairs. :eek: As routine as that may seem to have become, it is still a matter of note when your insides are outside, even for a little while.

She hopes to be home by the end of the week and tending to her knitting :) ............ or crocheting or needle stitching or whatever it is she does so well. :shrug:

[Scarecrow]

Thanks for the update PF, still sending good vibes her way.

[LixyChick]

Thanks for the good news PF!

[Oldfart]

Thanks PF.

Big step over, little steps to come.

[musicman]

excellent news - thanks PF

Hey SS - glad to hear things went well...enjoy the playoffs....

[1nutworld]

that is great news! thanks for the update PF!

[gekkogecko]

Excellent. Too bad about the game, but there's always the playoffs.

[PantyFanatic]

SS is doing better than expected and they hope to have her out of there today or tomorrow so she'll quit chasing the orderlies around. :tongue:

[Scarecrow]

I told her to leave the orderlies alone, cause she couldn't do anything with them after she caught them.


Thanks for the update PF.

[gekkogecko]

I know you better than that, PF. You've been sneaking into her ICU disguised as an orderly, haven't you?

[PantyFanatic]

:o


Rats! Foild again. :banghead:

[Teddy Bear]

(((((SS)))) so glad to hear all went well!! Sending you prayers and all good wishes for a speedy recovery.



((PF)) Thanks for being the messenger for so many Pixies!! We all love ya! :D

[Sugarsprinkles]

Hi Everyone! Just checking in to let you all know they "sprung" me yesterday. I've still got pain, and a few unexpected side effects which I hope won't last long. Typing is difficult. Therefore too, is knitting, crocheting and any other kind of needlework I may want to do *winks at PF*

Thank you all for all your prayers and good thoughts. And THANK YOU, PF most of all for keeping everyone updated for me. I really do appreciate it more than I can say.

Gotta run......I'm watching the Wings/Nashville game and it's 1-0 Wings!! YAYYYY!!!

[wyndhy]

((gentle hugs)) glad you're home and doing well.

[osuche]

Glad you're back home...home is MUCH more restful than the hospital!

[Oldfart]

And safer.

[gekkogecko]

Yay, Sugarsprinkles!