Kendall at Mass Gen. 16 Feb (and current silliness

Subject: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: jacqui.c
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 05:34 PM

We're just back from the hospital, having spoken to Dr Z, who has told us that Kendall's operation went really well, with no need to use a skin flap to cover the affected area.

The operation took only four hours, the work was extensive but less invasive than he had expected. He says that he would be surprised if there was any cancer found – the problem was massive infection and cartilage damaged well beyond repair.

Right now he's still in recovery and we have to wait for about an hour to find out which ICU he will go to.

He has a breathing tube in place, which will stay in for an as yet undetermined length of time. He may have to come home with the tube in. Hopefully he should come home in about two weeks.

They are going to try and get him eating and drinking tomorrow, which will obviously aid recovery.

More later. The girls and I are pretty wasted, but it is so good that we can give him such good news when we see him.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: maeve
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 05:36 PM

Thank you so much for this update, Jacqui.


maeve

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 05:39 PM

ditto

sending hugs

sandra

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Rapparee
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 05:39 PM

Good luck to you and all, Jacqui. You're going to need all of it when that old coot comes to. If he gives you any problems, whisper "Cellar" in his ear.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 05:40 PM

I just had a feeling it would be good news.

GREAT!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: katlaughing
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 05:42 PM

That is really great news about the surgery. Two weeks will be tough, but he will have that place in shipshape order by the time he leaves.:-)

Thanks, so much, Jacqui. Hope you all get some rest, now.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Midchuck
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 05:44 PM

Tell him if he needs someone to rant and blather in his place until he's back to scratch, I'll be glad to come over and do my part...

All our best.

Peter

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bill D
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 05:47 PM

ok...sounds like as good a result as possible. Glad it went well.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: artbrooks
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 05:57 PM

Thanks for the update. Hoping to see you in the autumn.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Carly
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 05:59 PM

This is good news.I'm so glad the surgery went well. Thanks for keeping us posted, Jacqui. Take care of yourself, now.

Love from Carly

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Tinker
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 06:00 PM

Thanks Jacqui --- When he starts getting restless, let us know.... perhaps we can start an avalanche of bits and pieces to help you keep him amused.... hehehe...

Love and light to you all

tink

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: KathWestra
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 06:04 PM

Praise be. Have been thinking of you all day, as I promised I would. Much, much love to you both.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Amos
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 06:21 PM

I am suffering from a very sore shoulder, so, to borrow a leaf from Jen Ellen's book, if Kendall will do the nasty gestures, I will be glad to provide the loud obscenities for him.

A

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Charmion
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 06:34 PM

Okay. This is great news. Fingers still crossed ...

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: SINSULL
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 06:37 PM

Just spoke with Jacqui and all is as good or better than expected. Now one day at a time.
SINS

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: maeve
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 06:46 PM

Thank you, Sins.

maeve

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 06:51 PM

Thanks, Jacqui, and thank you, Sins. Breathing some sighs of relief, but still holding Kendall and you all in my heart.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 07:17 PM

Yay! It's about time you had some good news.

Dan

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Ebbie
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 07:23 PM

Massive infection? No wonder he hasn't been feeling well! So happy for the good news.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 07:24 PM

Thank you for sharing this with all of us in your Mudcat extended family.

What do you think you want to try him eating first? I can send some Texas hot sauce if that will help cauterize the wound and keep any infection out. Just say the word!

SRS

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: gnu
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 07:25 PM

Give'r some buddy! I'm knockin alders fer ya.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: GUEST,winterbright
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 07:38 PM

Hoooray, Jacqui! Thanks for the news! Now YOU be sure to remember to caretake yourself, too! Hugs to you both.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: wysiwyg
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 07:43 PM

Prayers.

~S~

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Joybell
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 07:50 PM

Sending our continued thoughts too.
Joy and her True-Love

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Jeri
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 07:51 PM

I'm REALLY glad to hear things went better than expected with the surgery. I'll also echo Ebbie regarding the infection. It explains a lot, and it means he'll be feeling better in a bit. Hugs.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: lisa null
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 07:52 PM

Jacqui:

I am sooo glad this operation went well. I suppose the next few weeks are going to be the hardest-- if all goes well, you will have a feisty patient! When he shows signs of that, we know things will be truly on the mend. Well I can imagine no one better to recuperate with than you! Take care of yourself as well as him-- we love and need you both, Lisa

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bobert
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 08:04 PM

Slip a little Scotch into his feed bag, jacqui and you might have him home a few days earleir...

You tell him there's a skinny hillbilly in Virginia who loves him and is prayin' fir him... Okay???

B~

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: ranger1
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 08:05 PM

Thanks for the update, Jacqui. Call if you need anything.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Janie
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 08:11 PM

Glad tidings, indeed!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 08:13 PM

Very relieved at the news, thankful and glad things went even better than expected.

We're holding you both very tightly in our thoughts -- sending lots of white light.

Linn

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: catspaw49
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 08:14 PM

Outstanding news and as others noted, it went as well and even better than what was expected. This is indeed great news.

Now do I get to be a prick? Oh, what the hell.......I'm a prick to begin with so here goes.....

Based on what we saw with Tom's first experience and having some knowledge of Docs myself, I think this Doctor has a strictly prescribed post op program and it needs to be adhered to no matter how long or boring or awful it is. I know this isn't easy for Kendall but if the success of this procedure relies upon following dietary and other instructions, then it needs to be done. If we have to take up a collection and monotor the old fart 24/7 with professional wrestlers, we'll take up a collection to be sure it happens. If the diet calls for only drinking fortified Tibetan Yak piss........we'll get some!   We'll send Bobertz.

Now if I hear that Kendall is not doing as told, please allow him to open all the mail as I will send him a bag of Spaw Farts.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: olddude
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 08:15 PM

Well I am stepping of of the dog house to give ya all hugs
take good care of my buddie

Love Dan

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Charley Noble
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 08:16 PM

Jacqui-

Thanks for taking the time to provide provide an update.

It sounds like "better" to us.

Charley Noble and JudyB

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 08:38 PM

Thanks for sharing the news. We care.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Richard Atkins
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 09:12 PM

Thanks Jacqie for this good news. 2 AM this side of the pond and Hils a kip, so another candle lit by me then for a special man.
Love to you both Richard

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Cuilionn
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 09:25 PM

Prayer, candles, whispers and mumblings, funny walks, weird dances, and good Mardi Gras mojo... looks like it's all working, so far!

Blessings and Healing Rest to both of you, Jacqui & Kendall!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Severn
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 10:38 PM

Continued best wishes from here in Laurel. Great to get good news.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: katlaughing
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 10:59 PM

My Rog says be careful that doc doesn't get your voice mixed up with Julie Andrews'. T'would'nt do if they got switched!:-)

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Amos
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 11:04 PM

Well, at least he'd be able to sing SOMETHING, even if it was "The hills are alive....".



A

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: KT
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 11:36 PM

Great news, Jacqui! And a collective sigh of relief is heard 'round the world, followed by a great big Hooray! And loads of cyber hugs!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Nancy King
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 11:47 PM

So glad to hear it went well! Much love and healing thoughts coming from here!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: georgeward
Date: 16 Feb 10 - 11:54 PM

Thanks for letting us know Jacqui and SINS.
Sounds good from here.
-G

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Janie
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 12:01 AM

"night, Kendall, Jacqui, and girls. Bunches of us surrounding you with care and love while all of us dream and sleep.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 12:39 AM

Best wishes for a speedy post-surgical recovery for Kendall, and well-deserved rest and jubilation for Jacqui,

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 01:20 AM

relieved sigh...

monotor the old fart 24/7 with professional wrestlers

might work better if it was lady mud wrestlers.....










hmmmmm... my first visit to the cellar! not so bad.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: karen k
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 01:43 AM

Such good news is most joyfully received. Kendall, do what the doc says and Jacqui take care of yourself and see that Kendall behaves. Even hospitals have cellars!! Seriously, my thoughts are with you for a speedy and complete recovery, once and for all!!!!!

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: jacqui.c
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 07:06 AM

We went to the ICU last evening and spent a few minutes with Kendall. He was tired and in some pain, mainly from the catheter, but they have given him a 'pain pump' to control that. He looked pretty good and insisted that the nurses knew about the Grammy nomination - he is SO proud of that. He has two lovely nurses, one of whom thinks that he is 'sweet'. Becca disabused her of that notion.

I've just been on the phone to ICU to check on his status.

I've been told that he is doing brilliantly - he got out of bed at 2.30am and sat in a chair for a couple of hours, they then walked hin around the ward and got him back to bed at about 5.30. They will be taking the catheter out this morning and, if he continues to do so well and there is a bed available, they will move him up to the ward later today.

More, once I've seen him this morning. I'm hoping that he will be able to use the laptop at some point, otherwise I'll print out the thread and take it in to him.

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: Bobert
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 07:17 AM

Keep yer eye on that nurse, jacqui... She might try somethin' funny with the Capt'n when he's drugged up... Ya' never know... I heard of this dentist who did funny stuff on some of his patients while they was drugged up...

I got it... Take Kendall's harpoon down to ICU today and tell the nurse that it's yers and that you know how to use it... That oughtta work...

B~

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: CET
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 07:23 AM

Well, if you are taking the thread to Kendall, add my name to it. I wish him all the best, and he is often in my thougts, although I don't post much.


Edmund

Subject: RE: Kendall at Mass Gen. 2.16.10
From: bbc
Date: 17 Feb 10 - 07:39 AM

Jacqui,

Please give Kendall our best & let him know that he has been on our minds & hearts. Thank you for taking the time & care to keep us all informed.

Love to you both,

Barbara & Duane