Author Topic: UPDATE...........Your prayers please (Read 2701 times)

livetogarden · « **on:** April 24, 2009, 12:36:52 PM »

Our 26 yr. old daughter, Mikaela, took herself to the ER Wed. because of extreme stomach pains. She was diagnosed with a 'complex hemorrhagic ovarian cyst'. She was told they can be fatal so we are thanking God that she felt the need to get to the ER. She was given meds to dissolve the cyst and will need to be monitored to make sure more aren't forming. She's in college an hour away and didn't call us because 'I knew you would freak out and drive down and I didn't want you to if it was no big deal'. She got strict instructions NOT to think that again.
My cousin (we have always called each other our sister rather than cousin), Cindy, was taken from work yesterday to the ER. She had emergency surgery yesterday and the dr. found she had a twisted intestine. The dr. told us they got there 'just in time', twisted intestines cause loss of blood flow to tissues, etc. and had she not gotten to the ER when she did most likely would have died.
So the Lord was caring for both of them even before anyone knew there were problems. Your prayers for complete recovery would be greatly appreciated. Especially for Mikaela since she has been told that these can continue to form.
Thanks everyone,
Cath and family

Joyce · « **Reply #1 on:** April 24, 2009, 12:53:52 PM »

You have my healing and good health prayers!

reddad35 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 24, 2009, 12:54:05 PM »

Prayer sent in hopes of a full recovery. Hang in there.

Esther · « **Reply #3 on:** April 24, 2009, 01:32:26 PM »

Wow Cath. What a close call for both them. I can just hear the lecture your daughter was given. LOL I certainly hope they both continue to recover quickly. I will pray for Mikaela and Cindy. I have a niece Micaela and a step daughter Cindi so should be able to remember them.

Kittyzee · « **Reply #4 on:** April 24, 2009, 02:14:38 PM »

Healing prayers on their way

CliffandJoann · « **Reply #5 on:** April 24, 2009, 02:22:03 PM »

My prayers are on their way,

Joann

Julles · « **Reply #6 on:** April 24, 2009, 04:55:24 PM »

My goodness, Cath, that's a double whammy of worry. I sure hope that both gals are going to be OK. Ovarian cancer can be really scary. Sending positive thoughts.

fishlipsmcgee · « **Reply #7 on:** April 24, 2009, 05:37:55 PM »

Sending prayers for complete recovery & good health for both.

livetogarden · « **Reply #8 on:** April 24, 2009, 08:05:56 PM »

Thanks everyone for the prayers.
I visited my cousin/sis tonight. She looks good and says after what she went through yesterday she's not sure she could go through that much pain ever again. The dr. told her today that the tissue of her small intestine was gray when he got to it (from lack of blood) and the second he untwisted it it started 'pinking up' right away. He said had it been any longer she would have either died or needed a port for feeding for the rest of her life because the intestine wouldn't have revived.
Our daughter has a dr. appt. tomorrow morning at 9AM. This will tell if the cyst is dissolving. If it does not dissolve on its own she will need laporoscopic surgery to remove it.

barb · « **Reply #9 on:** April 25, 2009, 10:17:30 AM »

Oh my goodness, that was a close one. I am glad she made it to the hospital on time.

tammie · « **Reply #10 on:** April 25, 2009, 02:52:55 PM »

Update on daughter please... tap, tap, tap....
Tammie

tweetybaby2005 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 25, 2009, 07:51:31 PM »

Sending lots of healing, P&PTs to you and your family now. I hope they both recover completely in no time.

Kuan

livetogarden · « **Reply #12 on:** April 25, 2009, 08:37:20 PM »

Here's the update Tammie....Mikaela went to the clinic this morning. The cyst has not dissolved yet and she's still having a lot of pain. They gave her more meds for the cyst and more pain pills. She goes back in this Monday for more ultrasounds to see if there is any progress. The dr. said if she's still having pain a week from this Monday they will have to do a laparoscopy. Mikaela is kind of freaked out about this option, but she also realizes this could lead to way more serious problems if left as is.
Her classes will be done the end of this week so at least she won't have to freak out about missing any of those. BTW......anyone interested, Mikaela is getting her degree in Landscape Design and Horticulture. I need her well so we can tend to both of our yards together. We love our time spent doing that.
We are a pair right now....I had to have a hysterectomy the end of March so neither of us can lift much or do much right now. Guess we'll have to be supervisors for DH and 20 yr. old son. We can have them do the digging, etc. and Mikaela and I will just stick the plants in the holes.
Thanks for caring and praying everyone! It's very scary having your 26 yr. old 'kid' with a weird problem like this and very comforting to know people are praying.
Cath

jw · « **Reply #13 on:** April 26, 2009, 10:23:39 AM »

Prayers will be sent for Mikaela and I hope all goes well for her soon.

livetogarden · « **Reply #14 on:** April 26, 2009, 03:13:59 PM »

Wanted to share some great news. My cousin was dismissed from the hospital this afternoon. Her dr. told her an average stay for this type of surgery is 5 days after surgery at the least. Today is the 3rd day after surgery. He said that her recovery has been remarkable and he is quite amazed that she has regained her strength so quickly and that her healing has gone so fast. So a special thanks to everyone for their prayers. We all know why she has done so well, don't we?!
Cath

ladybug · « **Reply #15 on:** April 26, 2009, 03:19:16 PM »

i will sending good thoughts and prayers her way
ladybug

Jerry · « **Reply #16 on:** April 26, 2009, 03:23:50 PM »

wonderful news

marla · « **Reply #17 on:** April 26, 2009, 04:07:28 PM »

Good news for your cousin, prayers being said for your daughter, hope all goes well.

happyoutsidegirl · « **Reply #18 on:** April 27, 2009, 09:00:45 AM »

My prayers are with all of you Cath!

miguynmkoi · « **Reply #19 on:** April 27, 2009, 02:10:07 PM »

I'm glad everything is turning out ok for your cousin. I hope your daughter has a successful procedure and heals well. You take care of yourself too!

Julles · « **Reply #20 on:** April 27, 2009, 05:58:06 PM »

Good news all around, Cath. I'm sure your daughter will be fine with the surgery, too.

Bullfrog · « **Reply #21 on:** April 28, 2009, 02:37:34 AM »

Good news, I'll be praying for her, keep us informed please.

livetogarden · « **Reply #22 on:** April 28, 2009, 10:30:27 AM »

Daughter, Mikaela, had her ultrasound yesterday. All the dr. told her at her appt. following the ultra was 'it hasn't grown, but it hasn't got smaller either. I'll probably have to consider sending you to a gyn.'.....do you think????!!!!! This is her last week of classes. She'll be home now and then since she's working a job here in our town for part of the week as well as 1 in her town for the other part. If nothing has changed by then I will see if I can get her in to our dr.