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Monkey Love
10-17-2008, 02:06 PM
10/27 We have a new surgery date: Monday, November 10th. Thank you to all for your continued prayers and well wishes! Patty

She had the angiogram and they tried to embolize the AVM and were only able to embolize 30%. She goes back in today to try to finish the embolization. They found more vessel/vein problems in the angiogram. Seems she has several inflamed veins that are not connected to the AVM and they don't know why. It could be a disease of the vascular system or just pressure from the AVM or ??? They are bringing in a vascular specialist today. Jennifer has one of the best Dr.s in the world at the UW Harborview neurology and I trust him to give good advice and make good decisions... they may postpone the surgery, they may not. I should know more tonight.

Thank you for your continued prayers. They are so important and we are blessed to be able to reachout to so many here! Thanks again! Patty:183:

UPDATE:

Your prayers are being answered! Jennifer is doing well! They embolized a total of 65% of the AVM. :) The vascular irritation wasn't present today! They said it may have been a reaction to the anesthesia from the day before. Surgery is scheduled for Monday in the morning around 7 am. Please continue to pray for her and if you are able to tell others that they may add her in their prayers I would be so grateful! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! Patty

10/20/08 UPDATE

Jennifer has a urinary tract infection and came back from the OR this morning. They will treat the infection and then when she is healthy again will do the surgery. I am not sure if they are keeping her or releasing her. The doctor will be around in the next hour or so and then I will know more. I hope they keep her just to make sure the antibiotics are working... I will let you know more when I get the info! Thank you again for your prayers and support! Patty

10/23/08 Update

Jennifer is home and doing well. They shaved a lot of patches in her hair and had glue stuck in the rest, she had one GREAT BIG dred lock! I cut it out and tried to do the best I could to "clean" it up without shaving her bald and it looks pretty cute! She goes back to the neurosurgeon to schedule the surgery again in two weeks. So, back to work I go! Thank you again and again for all your prayers and support. If you wouldn't mind keeping it up it will be needed again shortly! Hugs to all! ;) Patty

shadoob
10-17-2008, 02:11 PM
Patty,
I can't imagine how difficult this must be for you and your entire circle of family and friends. It goes without saying (but I'm saying it anyway) that you all remain in the thoughts and prayers of us. peace and health to you and yours...

Christie
10-17-2008, 02:13 PM
I hope that today goes well and that they get everything they need to do done.I will keep her in my prayers.

Mrs. Fence
10-17-2008, 02:15 PM
I'm sorry for all you are going through, and will keep praying...

Vintagegal
10-17-2008, 02:21 PM
Continuing to pray for Jennifer and your family, Patty.

cecescraps
10-17-2008, 02:24 PM
Patty,

You, Jennifer and the rest of your family remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Sherry
10-17-2008, 02:35 PM
I can't even imagine your worry, Patty. Hang in there. We're praying for you and your daughter.

toao
10-17-2008, 02:39 PM
Just lifted your family up in prayer. Prayed that God will give the doctors the wisdom to figure this out and restore her so she be with you all and healthy.

pesc
10-17-2008, 02:45 PM
Keep the faith, as you said she've got the best doctor for her. I'll keep praying that everything goes well for her and that you can go through all that without too much worry. (((((HUG))))))))

jazzypurple853
10-17-2008, 03:29 PM
prayers for you and your family.

ccstampin12
10-17-2008, 05:27 PM
Oh, my!
I am so hoping and praying that all will end well with all the procedures and recovery.
AND, WHEN did you find time to stamp my Charlie images? I received them today....thank you so much. Love them!
HUGS, HOPE and PRAYERS
Joanie

Far North
10-17-2008, 05:46 PM
Keep the Faith! With continue prayers for your entire family!

mydogstinks2
10-17-2008, 06:51 PM
thanks for the update. It's so great that you can be there with her.

cindi
10-17-2008, 07:44 PM
I will certainly keep praying. I can't imagine how hard all this is. As the girls have said keep the faith.
hugs

logcabincreations
10-17-2008, 07:46 PM
Continuing to pray for her, the doctors and you and your family. Sending you big hugs too.

allinkdup
10-17-2008, 07:53 PM
Prayers are being said still here in my house :)

teabear
10-17-2008, 11:31 PM
Been out all day, but sending up prayers tonight. I hope the docs have made more progress today.

Monkey Love
10-18-2008, 11:05 AM
She had the angiogram and they tried to embolize the AVM and were only able to embolize 30%. She goes back in today to try to finish the embolization. They found more vessel/vein problems in the angiogram. Seems she has several inflamed veins that are not connected to the AVM and they don't know why. It could be a disease of the vascular system or just pressure from the AVM or ??? They are bringing in a vascular specialist today. Jennifer has one of the best Dr.s in the world at the UW Harborview neurology and I trust him to give good advice and make good decisions... they may postpone the surgery, they may not. I should know more tonight.

Thank you for your continued prayers. They are so important and we are blessed to be able to reachout to so many here! Thanks again! Patty:183:


Your prayers are being answered! Jennifer is doing well! They embolized a total of 65% of the AVM. :) The vascular irritation wasn't present today! They said it may have been a reaction to the anesthesia from the day before. Surgery is scheduled for Monday in the morning around 7 am. Please continue to pray for her and if you are able to tell others that they may add her in their prayers I would be so grateful! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! Patty

pesc
10-18-2008, 11:18 AM
I'm glad to read this, I'll keep praying for sure :) (((((((((HUG))))))))))

Monkey Love
10-18-2008, 11:30 AM
Oh, my!
I am so hoping and praying that all will end well with all the procedures and recovery.
AND, WHEN did you find time to stamp my Charlie images? I received them today....thank you so much. Love them!
HUGS, HOPE and PRAYERS
Joanie


I stamped them when I could you know a little at a time... good therapy! :)

Artyfarty
10-18-2008, 02:48 PM
Patty not a day goes by without a thought n prayer for you and your daughter.
Huge hugs
Sue xxx

Mrs. Fence
10-18-2008, 06:53 PM
Patty, so glad for a bit of good news. I'll keep praying for you all.

shuggy
10-18-2008, 06:57 PM
that's great news!

Monkey Love
10-20-2008, 12:02 PM
The surgery has begun and this will be a long day! Thank you for your prayers!

10/20/08 UPDATE

Jennifer has a urinary tract infection and came back from the OR this morning. They will treat the infection and then when she is healthy again will do the surgery. I am not sure if they are keeping her or releasing her. The doctor will be around in the next hour or so and then I will know more. I hope they keep her just to make sure the antibiotics are working... I will let you know more when I get the info! Thank you again for your prayers and support! Patty

pesc
10-20-2008, 12:03 PM
You are in my prayers!!! I know it most be really hard on the mom. ((((((((HUG)))))))))

MidwestStamper
10-20-2008, 01:19 PM
It must be so hard to wait, but I know they want you to be as healthy as possible going into a surgery!

pesc
10-20-2008, 10:29 PM
Oh, be sure to let us know what happen. I hope the antibiotic will work fast. I keep praying for you all.

Monkey Love
10-22-2008, 11:34 AM
We will be doing this all over again in two weeks. Jennifer comes home today! Too bad they already shaved her head... :) She has left side of her head five o'clock shadow! Cute! Thanks for the prayers and support! Patty

cecescraps
10-22-2008, 11:37 AM
Hang in there Patty! I know this must be soooo hard but, you're a wonderful mom and grandma. They are lucky to have you around for help and support. Continued prayers for Jennifer and of course, you too. Keep us posted!

Christie
10-22-2008, 11:37 AM
I'm happy to hear she is coming home even if it is for a short time.I will continue to keep her in my prayers.

Vintagegal
10-22-2008, 11:55 AM
Patty, Will definitely continue to keep her and your entire family in my prayers.

mahodgman
10-22-2008, 07:42 PM
Oh wow, the waiting has got to suck! I'm glad you have that beautiful Chloe to keep you all busy and occupied in the meantime. Big hugs to you. Call me anytime!