Cam got a bit of rest today between visits multitude of nurses, doctors, residents, x-ray techicians, members of the Lift Team, local friends, visiting nurses, brother, etc,etc. Cam got to recline in a chair in the room; this required the 'Lift Team' to use the overhead hoist to lift him out of the bed and into the chair; and then later to do the reverse. Cudos to Nurse Sue, who traveled from GR in order to spell Kim and I; she was here to keep Cam safe from 'the system'. Cam is doing fine and right on schedule. The next few days are important in order to get his bowels moving again normally.
We ask for prayers that there are no complications during this week. Thanks for your support; we appreciate it greatly.
Got a few more pics for you
Kim stayed with Cam in his prison cell overnight. There were lots of medical people coming and going, so getting any prolonged sleep was out of the question. Things are going as expected, but still early. There are some burps, which means some stirring of the bowels---although Cam burped alot before the surgery.
The staff today is very capable and friendly.
Thank you for your prayers; we appreciate them greatly.
Cam got out of recovery and now is resting somewhat comfortably in his room; he is calling it his prison cell room because there is little more than 2 feet of clearance on any side of his bed. He is connected to many tubes; this brings back memories of Spain 3 1/2 years ago; except these nurses speak English thank God!!
We just talked with Dr Cameron and she told us that the surgery went very well. Cam is in good health and good condition which helped make his surgery very smooth. Praise God!!
This was a very big surgery involving both the bladder and bowel; we continue to ask for your prayers for complication-free recovery and comfort for Cam over the coming weeks.
We covet your prayers. Thanks for your support. God Bless!!
Cam went into Surgery at 10:50 this morning. The surgery is expected to last 7 hours. They give us periodic updates. So far they have told us that everything is going fine. Thanks for your prayers; we appreciate your support.
Doug Young reporting ---Here we are in the waiting room...waiting....Good night sleep...all things considered. All set to go.
Beautiful sunrise--we know that God is here and present. "i got a feeling....today's goin' be a great, great day" my version of the Black Eyed Peas' song for you hipsters.
May God Bless the doctors and medical team for a great surgery and recovery today.
Well, my 2011 is getting off to a beginning not unlike my beloved Wolverines. Too bad I can’t fire my coach.
I wanted to let everyone know that Monday morning I will be undergoing a bladder operation at U of M hospital. It is an extensive procedure, designed to increase the capacity of my bladder and enable me to self-catheterize through a hole in my belly button (read more here and here). The wonders of science. While the 7 hour surgery, estimated week-long hospital stay and month or two of recovery will not be fun, I think it is a good long term decision that will increase both my independence and my health.
In preparation for Monday, I’m in the middle of a 3 day ‘clear liquids diet’, also known as torture. It is agonizing. I can’t stop daydreaming about double cheeseburgers. I’ve been ingesting orange Gatorade, cherry jello, and chicken broth every few hours, all while trying to avoid every other commercial on tv, advertising the latest Taco Bell smorgasbord. I feel like I’m in a gulag.
I ask for your thoughts and prayers, for a swift recovery and for excellent medical care. Also, pray for the sanity of my parents, they have enough gray hairs already.
Welcome to my life. I broke my neck at the C-5/6 level in July of 2007 while abroad in Spain. I have since graduated from the University of Michigan and am now engrossed in regaining the ability to walk. Come with me on my journey!
