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Heidi’s surgery went wonderfully. She came out of recover yesturday afternoon and was pretty out of it. Last night was long, neither of us got any sleep, but the nurse on duty was wonderful. She was in our room often to check up on Heidi and make sure she was comfortable.

This morning was a roller coaster. Heidi hadn’t eaten anything for more than 24 hours and needed to use the restroom. The nurse helped her into the bathroom and as Heidi was standing up to come back to bed, she fainted. The nurse shouted, “a little HELP!”. I ran into the bathroom to help the nurse keep Heidi upright. A few other nurses ran in and helped us lower her gently on the floor. they checked her bp and oxygen. She was super weak. We got her back to the bed, and everything was ok, for a bit. A short time later, she asked me to help her sit up. As soon as she sat up, she started vomiting. Generally, I have a weak constitution for gore. This was gore. Apparently, swallowing a large quantity of blood during jaw surgery is normal. This was a large quantity. I freaked out and ran out to the nurses station like a maniac. It looked like someone had been slaughtered in her bed. A team of nurses cleaned her up and changed the bed like it nascar pit crew. It was amazing. After that she felt lie a million bucks.

This evening, Heidi’s surgeon, Doctor Masters came by to check up on her. He took off her bandages and checked her sense of touch in her face. He was very pleased that she has full feeling in her lips and mouth. That’s a very good sign! He’s an amazing surgeon and we were blessed to have his skilled hands performing her surgery.

Friends and family have been so supportive through all of this. Doug, Marti and my mom Susan spent yesturday afternoon with me here at the hospital and came in to see Heidi after the surgery. The staff have been so wonderful, all through the night they were here to check up on Heidi. Today, Marti, Doug, Hillary, Nathan, Lacy, Sydney and Aunt Louise all came to spend time with Heidi. It was much appreciated. Heidi loves the flowers from the Bazzill Babes. She has them sitting on her bed tray. They’re gorgeous.

Again, we appreciate all your thoughts and prayers. We’ve really been blessed. I know I’ve been blessed with a wonderful wife and best friend who’s companionship I’ll never fully live up to. Heidi’s amazing, so brave and so quick to look on the bright side. She can’t help but give everyone the ok sign and thumbs up when the ask her how she’s doing.

I’ll post a few pictures after we take Heidi home tomorrow.

Paul

11 Comments so far

So glad to hear everything went well! Heidi, you are amazing! Can’t wait to see pics. Thanks for the update Paul.

Heidi,

Took your class at CE. Loved the class and am happy to hear that you are doing well. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

Paul- please let Heidi know I am thinking of her

BriTTany

I was thinking so much of her Paul. Thank so much for the update and where can I send her flowers too? Please let me know ok?
My blog spot is sandalloons44.blogspot.com.
I just heard all about this from teresa at SBE and we were all wondering.

Tell, Heidi to hang it here and she is in our prayers!

Hey….You are in my prayers. I’m a lurker mostly but I’ve been thinking about you alot lately. I believe that the more parayers the better! On a different note….take all of the drugs, just as prescribed…don’t try to be a hero! We love technology!!! It’s a wonderful thing!

big hugs and love heading your way heidi! I have been thinking about you and have had you in my prayers! Glad it went well…You are so brave!
take care of yourself! How great to have such a sweet husband to take such great care of you! And of course your family who loves you so much!
kiss kiss
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Ok, I seriously am not a blog stalker or anything, but I am glad to get an update! I’ve been thinking about you Heidi and hoping things are good! Thanks Paul for the update. It sure sounds rough, but I’m sure it will be so worth it when all is said and done! Take this time to let everyone baby you:) It sounds like you have a lot of help! Anyway, feel better soon! You are a rockstar!

glad to hear all is well. I’m a blog lurker – never responding – but have been keeping up with everything. Sending best wishes and speedy recovery to Heidi.

WOW! Glad shes doing well , even if there is a bit of a roller coaster effect going…. Send her my best! Cant wait to see her at CE!

Thank you so much for the updates! Our family will continue to pray for all of your family. Can’t wait to see the pictures. Just remember Heidi – you are you and will always be. Hang in there!!

Thanks so much for the updates, Paul. We’re praying for you, Heidi Lynn –
From all your Totally T girls – Holy Hannah – you rock, girl!!!

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