Good News from the Hosptial

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Stephanie's surgery went very well on Wednesday and her recovery has been going extremely well.  I haven't posted about it yet because I did not want to jinx it.  She is losing tubes by the day.  Yesterday they finally removed the nephrostomy tube she has had since September and during the surgery they removed the two pelvic drains she had.  In about 30 minutes they are going to remove the last drain in her pelvis.  This will leave only one more tube - a catheter.

She has had a total of 6 drains and tubes since late September.  She is ecstatic to only have one.  Doctors come in and apologize for having to discharge her with one tube remaining and she smiles and tells them that she came in with 3 and 1 is awesome compared to what she has had to deal with.

Stephanie's recovery is going so well that she may be discharged as early as today!  Although she is in pain from the surgery, I think her spirits are higher than they have been in a long time.

All the prayers and vibes have helped so far.  Please keep them coming.  I will send an update as soon as we learn next steps.


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  1. bdevriesDecember 6, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    So thankful!!!

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  2. AnonymousDecember 8, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    So happy to hear of the successes.... You and Stephanie are in my thoughts constantly. Praying all is well and continues to go on the positive track!

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