PRAYERS NEEDED FOR MEL AND GAYLE

[RON (PA)]

Mel,

That is Great news that Gayle is home for Christmas. Will continue to pray for both of you. You can never have too many friends or too many prayers. Let us know if you need anything at all. We are here for you and Gayle.

 

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[borninok]

UPDATE : PRAYERS NEEDED FOR MEL AND GAYLE...startingwith Post#42

Folks..........

Tomorrow...Tuesday...March 4th....at 10:15 A.M.....My wife, Gayle, will be going back into the hospital for another surgery. Previously they were able to break up the kidney stones; however, since then, Xrays show that there are 3 tiny fragments that are stuck in the stent that is connecting her kidney and her bladder. Because the stent has been in for several months, it is beginning to cause problems.....i.e., Gayle is experiencing significant problems with her legs. There are times that I have to physically lift her from the tub, no easy task.

At this point tomorrow, the surgeon is hoping to go in, see if the ureter has healed sufficiently. IF it has healed sufficently, then he probably will remove the stent (stone fragments inside)....and everything will be peachy....and that should finally be the end of this whole ordeal.

However, if the ureter has not healed sufficiently, he will probably remove the stent and put in a new one. Then, remove it months down the road.

However, if the ureter has not healed at all, he probably will stop the surgery....call in a transplant team...cut out the damaged part of the ureter, and transplant her kidney down closer to her bladder. Major surgery.

Now...keeping in mind that in the last surgeries, she went septic 4 times, with her kidneys shutting down into renal failure. This is a distinct possibility once again.

So, my friends.....I ask for prayers for Gayle for tomorrow's surgery...and her ensuing healing.

I probably won't be online tomorrow until late......but, I'll try to let Stoney or Evy know of the outcome. Right now, we are trying to be optimistic about it all.....that it will be a wham/bam/thank you ma'am. If it is, she will remain in the hospital overnight for precautions.

Thanks in advance.
--Mel

borninok

 

[Juanmoretime]

We'll keep you and her in our prayers. Both of you hang in there and keep your fingers crossed. We will check back on her progress !!

Steve

 

[SC_hunter]

Mel, You know my prayers are with you and Gayle. We will be looking to hear how it went tomorrow...God Bless

 

[Timberwolf]

Mel and Gayle,

Our prayers are with you friends.

Tom and Ragenna

 

[borninok]

Steve, Randy, Tom, and Ragenna,

Thanks...believe me...it means a lot to me. I'm going to sign off now. We have to leave here by 6:15 A.M. to get to the hospital by 8....rushhour traffic in DC area sucks.

God bless all of you.
--Mel

 

[River Rat]

You both are in my prayers, Mel. Please keep us informed.

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RR

 

[Pepper2004]

Gayle, I pray for you. Godspeed during your operation and healing. Mel, my prayers for you that you remain strong and in good health so you can take care of Gayle when she comes home.

God Bless,
Pepper

 

[Cynangyl]

Still praying too! Update us when you can! ~hugsnprayers~ Cyn

 

[warsawdaddy]

You know that you have my prayers and thoughts,buddy.God Bless.

 

[borninok]

WD, Linda, Judie...................

THANKS......

AND


ALL WENT WELL TODAY! THANK GOD! Whomever doesn't believe in prayers....come talk to me, brother! WOW

Folks....UPDATE....as of 1 A.M. Wednesday morning...............

Gayle came through the surgery pretty darn good..............not perfect, but that's ok! In the surgeon's words........"The ureter hasn't healed perfectly, but it looks pretty darn good if I must say so myself!"....and the doctor actually looked like he was about to cry. He was actually touched that things had gone so well. He was able to take the stent out, and everything at this point seems to be functioning ok........not perfect, but ok. And that's great news.

It looks like she might be released from the hospital tomorrow to come home. However, the doctor is concerned about her leg problems. So, it looks like we are not out of the woods totally yet....but, we are going in the right direction. Folks, most of you know, this has been a long ordeal for the 2 of us.....essentially almost 8 months worth.

So...we are in the right direction!

Thanks to all of you for the thoughts and prayers,
Mel and Gayle

borninok......and wife....LOL

 

[Timberwolf]

Mel,

Glad to hear the good report, and thanks for the update

Just another lesson to those who pray to other gods...their prayers go unanswered

James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Tom and Ragenna

 

[Juanmoretime]

Mel,

Thats great news!!!! Still prayin for ya and keeping ya'll in my thoughts

Steve

 

[Cynangyl]

Soooo glad to hear the good news!! I am still praying for both of ya! Yep, prayers DO work and it is a glorious feeling when you see prayers working in the life of folks you love! Love you guys! ~hugsnprayers~

 

[stoney56]

Mel, that's great news! I truely believe that God puts obstacles in our path, not to punish us but to give us strength at to look to him for guidance.

 

[RUDY2003]

Mel, continued prayers and fast healing is what God has in store....

We must have Faith......

Keith

 

[Mental Granny]

You know I never miss a night with out prayer for you all!

 

[Pepper2004]

Good news. Still praying for healing and a quick recovery.

Pepper

 

[Burdie]

That is great news Mel. I have a lot to be thankful for and will pray for you both for continued success.
Burdie

 

[Noodle]

Mel and Gayle, boy! what an ordeal! You guys have really been through it. Our prayers are with you for continued recovery, and please keep us posted with updates. It does look like it's on the upswing now, thank the Good Lord! Prayers and blessings .... - Noodle