The Anesthesiologist that did my surgery, Dr. Otsu, said surgery went well on Tuesday. He is the one who I will be working with to control the medicine in the pain pump. He took off half of my Fentanyl patches during surgery and it took about 24 hours of working with doctors, nurses and pharmacists to get the pain back to where it was manageable. That was a long 24 hours of severe pain!
I messaged my Palliative Care Dr. in the early afternoon. (Her and the ARNP she works with are amazing!) I’m so glad I did. Things moved faster once they were part of it as they are used to dealing with the large amounts of narcotics I am on for pain.
So, I have been in the hospital since surgery on Tuesday. Everyone that has helped me here at Valley has been great. I of course have a few favorites, but I think I am allowed that since I am here for so long. 🙂
The plan right now is to lower my Fentanyl dose a small amount tomorrow when we change the patches and see how that goes. I will be here through the weekend and my chemo is canceled for Monday.
Sorry for not updating sooner. I’m sure you understand why. And sorry if you have texted and I didn’t respond. I have read them all.
Thank you for the offers to help with extra meals and to help with the girls. For now we have what we need and Tom will reach out as needed.
Please pray for all of us as this has been a much harder week than expected. Specifically, please pray for my body as I wean slowly off of the Fentanyl patches and that I won’t have a huge spike in pain or need to use IV pain management. The need for IV pain management is why I need to stay for now.
Please let me know if there is anything specific I can pray for you for.
Thanks for walking this difficult journey with us.
Only you in your hours of pain would ask if you could pray for us. Praying for healing of relationships between Bill and I and our children and their relationships with each other. I too will pray for your pain management to go quickly and get perfectly dialed into your needs and some extra special blessings for your family.
Thank you for the update, Jennifer… continuing to pray that this will provide much needed pain control… allowing you to “navigate and regulate” as needed with greater and more rapid relief!!
I’m so thankful you feel so cared for. Praying for your needs.
You’ve been on my mind and in my prayers frequently! I’m sorry it’s been a stressful and painful adjustment. Will continue to pray.
So happy to hear you’re on tbe other side of surgery! It’s so amazing what can be done medically these days. I pray this new treatment will soon help with pain management and you’ll have many more days filled with sunshine, strength and joy.
Glad to hear the surgery went well. I will continue to pray for pain relief and peace.
Oh sweet friend, NOT a good week! Praying your pain is manageable and that you can rest this weekend. Please tell Tom to reach out if he needs anything! Love you
Jennifer, I think you are an amazing woman!! I admire you and your honesty. Like your friend Joanne said, only you would ask how to pray for others going through what you are! I will pray the pain pump will ease the pain and you are able to rest. You’re such a blessing and your faith is like those of Abraham and Moses!! You are a testimony to others through this cancer journey. Sending love and hugs.
Sending you so much love and continued prayers!
Prays that the new pain meds. will work much better for you . Praying for Tom and the girls for strength. You are such a loving family . ❤️♥️
All the best as you navigate your pain needs. Skills to your doctors, nurses, and staff. We’ll continue to pray for you, Jennifer, and your family.
Love,