tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29916680.post115516097007302238..comments2023-04-04T03:24:36.079-07:00Comments on Jack's Journey and Then Some: Just shoot me nowAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10834197308019791700noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29916680.post-1155262000031364822006-08-10T19:06:00.000-07:002006-08-10T19:06:00.000-07:00Oh Ann,I sure was hoping to see that Jack was out ...Oh Ann,<BR/><BR/>I sure was hoping to see that Jack was out of the hospital when I logged on tonight. I'm sorry this has been so difficult for all of you and painful for Jack. Lots of prayers and I would definately push for the surgeons that you trust!<BR/><BR/>Love, SandraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29916680.post-1155261190550900532006-08-10T18:53:00.000-07:002006-08-10T18:53:00.000-07:00Ann,I hope things went better today. Just know we...Ann,<BR/><BR/>I hope things went better today. Just know we are thinking of you...and praying...<BR/><BR/>JennieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29916680.post-1155259076072421312006-08-10T18:17:00.000-07:002006-08-10T18:17:00.000-07:00Hi Ann,I know how much you hate feeling out of con...Hi Ann,<BR/>I know how much you hate feeling out of control, and these guys aren't helping much. I can't see why they would care one way or another who does the surgery, so hopefully getting CT to do it will be a non-issue. <BR/>Also, I have to agree with Sebby's comment of orthopods vs. ID docs. Infectious disease docs, ARE, after all, internal medicine docs first, and you know how smart we are. ;-)<BR/>I know the prospect of another surgery, however "minor" (no such thing, as you know), sucks, but I think getting a line in Jack is going to be best for him in the long run, now and in the future. I hope everything goes smoothly and SOON!<BR/>Call me if you need to vent!<BR/>Love,<BR/>EAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29916680.post-1155241035785255042006-08-10T13:17:00.000-07:002006-08-10T13:17:00.000-07:00Prayers still for you. I hope things go smoothly f...Prayers still for you. I hope things go smoothly from here. Its sad to hear he needs to get the broviac but the good thing is No more poking! I will keep praying for JackAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29916680.post-1155235765493033742006-08-10T11:49:00.000-07:002006-08-10T11:49:00.000-07:00Ann, I hate it when they bombard you. Why do they...Ann, I hate it when they bombard you. Why do they do that?!! Ugh. If there is a remote chance Jack will need IV AB's, I would do the broviac. It really is a lifesaver. Either way, do it on the terms YOU are comfortable with. Lots of hugs, WhitneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29916680.post-1155216017713675432006-08-10T06:20:00.000-07:002006-08-10T06:20:00.000-07:00Ann,What can I say? This whole deal sucks for all ...Ann,<BR/>What can I say? This whole deal sucks for all of you. Go for the surgeon you are comfortable with. Hopefully, the broviac will also solve the blood drawing trauma for him.<BR/>With love and prayers,<BR/>KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29916680.post-1155211690977279392006-08-10T05:08:00.000-07:002006-08-10T05:08:00.000-07:00Ann,Get the surgeon you're most comfortable with. ...Ann,<BR/><BR/>Get the surgeon you're most comfortable with. It's the least they can do given the situation. We'll be right there with you!<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>MelisandeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29916680.post-1155202300394760942006-08-10T02:31:00.000-07:002006-08-10T02:31:00.000-07:00Well. Now I know what I did in my past life to get...Well. Now I know what I did in my past life to get here...<BR/><BR/>Ugh. You warned me you had a feeling, didn't you? Poor baby, and that goes for both of you.<BR/><BR/>Whisper in Jack's ear: if he battles off the infection, you promise to tape pop caps to the wheels of the surgeons' desk chairs!<BR/><BR/>As always, y'all are in my thoughts.<BR/><BR/>KarAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29916680.post-1155196864362925312006-08-10T01:01:00.000-07:002006-08-10T01:01:00.000-07:00AnnHang in there and stand your ground and get the...Ann<BR/><BR/>Hang in there and stand your ground and get the surgeon you want. I am so sorry that you are having to suffer this, but hope that you can get a break and fly home for the weekend. You need to get some rest yourself for Jack's sake, and for your own sanity!<BR/><BR/>((((HUGS))))<BR/>JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29916680.post-1155182809519516372006-08-09T21:06:00.000-07:002006-08-09T21:06:00.000-07:00ann-orthopods are lugheads and infectious disease ...ann-<BR/><BR/>orthopods are lugheads and infectious disease docs are, in general, very smart. just generalizing, but seriously, do not feel obligated to do the broviac at all if you have doubts, esp if the team that specializes in infection is not convinced he has an infection! OR schedules are pretty much made to be cancelled!!<BR/>on the other hand, if YOU decide to go ahead with the broviac, you clearly have your choice of surgeons. <BR/><BR/>go fight them tiger!!<BR/><BR/>sebbyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29916680.post-1155181170583163342006-08-09T20:39:00.000-07:002006-08-09T20:39:00.000-07:00I just am crying with you Ann and can sense your w...I just am crying with you Ann and can sense your wanting to punch the nearest person!! but you have to remain reasonable for Jack!!! I've been praying constantly for you and Jack since I was able to read your latest (internet still down most of the day at work!--Anita is livid!). I wish they had put in this broviac when they did the surgery. (I had to look up exactly what it was, although I had a feeling I knew.) You have my permission to get angry and be a bitch! and I wish I could come and take over for a while. I hope that Mark being there will help with moral support and at least give you some relief. I think if you're able to leave for a while (or longer than a while), it will help your prespective a lot. Please let God take over for you when you are at your wits end. I know from personal experience that He will! Prayers are coming and I'm sending out the SOS to my prayer people!! I'm trying to help Martha wherever I can, so don't worry about FLO. (I'm sure the guys would say the same thing, if they haven't already...) When all this is over and you and Jack are safely home, we can deliver a case of beer for you to enjoy! Keep the faith! GloriaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29916680.post-1155178775166636252006-08-09T19:59:00.000-07:002006-08-09T19:59:00.000-07:00Yikes! Tell Jack to cut all this fever crap out an...Yikes! Tell Jack to cut all this fever crap out and just get better! NOW!<BR/>I hope the next few days go better than the last...still praying for you and Jack!<BR/>KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29916680.post-1155177917905524872006-08-09T19:45:00.000-07:002006-08-09T19:45:00.000-07:00We're praying for you all every day. In such a di...We're praying for you all every day. In such a difficult situation, Jack is blessed to have you, Ann. We're thinking of you often.<BR/><BR/>Michelle and SaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29916680.post-1155175917292479072006-08-09T19:11:00.000-07:002006-08-09T19:11:00.000-07:00Ann,I just want to give you a big hug. Making all ...Ann,<BR/><BR/>I just want to give you a big hug. Making all these decisions is difficult enough when you have all your family around. It's just not fair that Jack's dealing with all these complications and you have to deal with the doctors by yourself. Please take care and know that you are in my prayers!!<BR/><BR/>MarcieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29916680.post-1155169974047556462006-08-09T17:32:00.000-07:002006-08-09T17:32:00.000-07:00Ann, This is my favorite prayer, hope is helps;The...Ann, <BR/>This is my favorite prayer, hope is helps;<BR/>The Serenity Prayer<BR/>God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.<BR/>Praying for you,<BR/>AlmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29916680.post-1155168944725539082006-08-09T17:15:00.000-07:002006-08-09T17:15:00.000-07:00Hi Ann,The Internet has been down today. It was up...Hi Ann,<BR/><BR/>The Internet has been down today. It was up just briefly this morning and late yesterday. I'm so sorry for all that Jack is having to go through and you must also feel so overwhelmed. I'll keep praying for you guys.<BR/><BR/>Martha.-Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29916680.post-1155164579169882532006-08-09T16:02:00.000-07:002006-08-09T16:02:00.000-07:00Ann,I can't add much more than Barb and Melisande....Ann,<BR/><BR/>I can't add much more than Barb and Melisande. But that sure must have been overwhelming to have the whole surgical team bombard you. <BR/><BR/>I know you will make the best decision for Jack. Hopefully this will be resolved soon...<BR/><BR/>Big hugs,<BR/>JennieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29916680.post-1155162214675138342006-08-09T15:23:00.000-07:002006-08-09T15:23:00.000-07:00Amen, Barb. You'd have thought they'd have though...Amen, Barb. You'd have thought they'd have thought ahead about this possibility. Well, Ann, hindesight is 20/20. Isn't that comforting? You've got a plan and the right people to talk to. If they're all in agreement, then I think the decision is made for you. Sounds like they didn't want to send just one surgeon to you to "discuss" the issue, so they must mean business! Just a weird way to do it, if you asked me. Hope you know something soon. {{{HUGS}}}<BR/>MelisandeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29916680.post-1155161393212847032006-08-09T15:09:00.000-07:002006-08-09T15:09:00.000-07:00oh, Ann. This sucks. If it weren't surgery, I'd ...oh, Ann. This sucks. If it weren't surgery, I'd be all in favor of the broviac b/c then there won't be any more sticks for blood draws, would there? If he's in this for a while, that alone might be worth it. Talk to ID before you do anything, though. <BR/>Why didn't they just do a port or something in the first place??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com