Bill survived!

Bill,survived his 5 hour surgery even having to wait so long. It was postponed twice while he was there. All of your prayers guided the surgeons hands. He was able to remove 20 percent of his lung thru 2 tiny holes. This is what we prayed for. The dr had surgeries from 7:30 am till 7:00 PM . While we were with my husband in intensive care. They called him back to hospital for another patient. I pray God gives the man rest and peace. He is truly an amazing man.

But in intensive care things went terribly wrong. Bill was in such horrid pain and could not breath that they put the tube back down his throat and had to tie him down. My big strong burly man looked helpless and almost dead. I broke down and couldn't take it. I left with my youngest son and stayed with them. I got 4 hours sleep and feel a little better. My middle son stayed with Bill thru the night.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers to get him this far. There were prayer groups going all over this US. Without your help he would not have survived.

Thank you for your post. I woke up hoping all went well.  These post op days are rough.  It is hard to see those we love so much in pain.  I wish you peace and strength.

thank you for sharing the good news, will keep him in my prayers for a complete recovery.

Thanks for posting your update, Mokee.  Will keep you and your family in prayer!

I'm so happy and relieved for you!  It's way harder on the family than it is on the patient sometimes.  My Mom went through several lung removal surgeries (but with incisions from the center of her back to the center of her front), and we hated to see her in such pain.  But you know what - she didn't remember any of it!  The caring professionals at the hospital will make sure to keep your Bill comfortable too (as comfortable as one can be in a hospital bed).  

Take care of yourself - you'll be the caregiver soon, and you want to be as strong as you can!

Glad to hear that he made it through surgery. Will send up prayers for you and your family.

I'm so happy he pulled through but so sad for him that he had such a rough time.  It is so hard to watch someone you love like that and not be able to help.  Hopefully, they will be able to make him more comfortable and now he will start to heal.  Keep strong and let us know how things are going.

We are thinking of you. Try to take care of yourself also! Glad you got some sleep.

Mokee, so relieved to hear this. I am glad you are a believer. There are lots of prayers continuing for you and Bill this morning. Thank God for wonderful sons too. You both have lots to be thankful for. Thank God for an amazing, caring and skilled physician. I am glad things are going well. Here's a prayer for a good day ahead and that Bill will breathe easier and get that tube out soon. Much love and prayers to you, Mimi

I'm am so happy he has made it through this, and so have you!!! Take care of you too, don't get run down and try to rest when you get a chance!!