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Petrushka

(3,709 posts)
Fri Jun 28, 2019, 05:35 AM Jun 2019

Prayer request for daughter undergoing surgery this morning.

Last edited Mon Jul 1, 2019, 10:11 AM - Edit history (2)

PRAYER REQUEST

Please pray for my daughter, Pamela Anne Gariety, who will be undergoing a right translabyrinthe resection for acoustic neuroma cranial surgery this morning . . . meaning a complete loss of hearing in her right ear due to a tumor that must be removed. Please pray for God to direct the surgeon's hands . . . and that Pam make a speedy recovery and successful rehabilitation.

Thank you . . . and God bless you all.


Edited to add:

UPDATE --- 4:50 p.m.

Surgery went well. The benign acoustic neuroma has been removed. Pam is in ICU and recovery is beginning! Thanks so much for all of the prayers and support!


UPDATE: Monday morning -- July 1st

Pam was out of ICU late last night; and, later today, she'll be coming home.

Thank you all for your prayers . . . and praise God!





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Prayer request for daughter undergoing surgery this morning. (Original Post) Petrushka Jun 2019 OP
Prayer said Ilsa Jun 2019 #1
Thank you! Petrushka Jun 2019 #17
How are things going today? Out of Recovery? nt Ilsa Jun 2019 #34
She came out of surgery about two hours ago. Petrushka Jun 2019 #36
Update . . . Petrushka Jul 2019 #46
I am so happy for all of you! Ilsa Jul 2019 #50
May the surgery be successful and the recovery uneventful. Frustratedlady Jun 2019 #2
Thank you! Petrushka Jun 2019 #18
Prayers sent and warm thoughts for you all CurtEastPoint Jun 2019 #3
Thank you! Petrushka Jun 2019 #19
I've been there. It's a long surgery but MBS Jun 2019 #4
Thank you! Petrushka Jun 2019 #20
yup, sounds about right. MBS Jun 2019 #33
Thank you again! Petrushka Jun 2019 #37
Update . . Petrushka Jul 2019 #47
so glad to hear this. MBS Jul 2019 #53
Thinking of her MFM008 Jun 2019 #5
Thank you! Petrushka Jun 2019 #21
All good wishes coming your way. Scarsdale Jun 2019 #6
Thank you! Petrushka Jun 2019 #22
Wonderful news! Scarsdale Jun 2019 #40
More wonderful news . . . Petrushka Jun 2019 #44
The GREATEST news!! Scarsdale Jun 2019 #45
Prayers sent lunamagica Jun 2019 #7
Thank you! Petrushka Jun 2019 #23
This is the Mi Sheberach, the Jewish prayer for healing Danmel Jun 2019 #8
Thank you! Petrushka Jun 2019 #24
I'm so happy to hear she is doing well Danmel Jun 2019 #32
How did you know Momma needs some rest? Petrushka Jun 2019 #38
Update . . . Petrushka Jul 2019 #48
Prayers and healing thoughts wendyb-NC Jun 2019 #9
Thank you! Petrushka Jun 2019 #25
Prayers Up. ❤ littlemissmartypants Jun 2019 #10
Thank you! Petrushka Jun 2019 #26
Father, madashelltoo Jun 2019 #11
Amen! . . . and thank you! Petrushka Jun 2019 #27
Praying for your daughter and your family. SallyHemmings Jun 2019 #12
Thank you! Petrushka Jun 2019 #28
Strength and healing KSNY Jun 2019 #13
Thank you! Petrushka Jun 2019 #43
Prayers on their way. pazzyanne Jun 2019 #14
Thank you! Petrushka Jun 2019 #29
So happy to hear that, Petrushka! pazzyanne Jun 2019 #35
Me too! Petrushka Jun 2019 #39
Update . . . Petrushka Jul 2019 #49
Thank you for the Update! pazzyanne Jul 2019 #52
ur Prayers r my Prayers Cryptoad Jun 2019 #15
Thank you! Petrushka Jun 2019 #30
Best wishes to her NewJeffCT Jun 2019 #16
Thank you! Petrushka Jun 2019 #31
I didn't read your request until after surgery. I will ask for help during her recovery. Karadeniz Jun 2019 #41
Thank you . . . Petrushka Jun 2019 #42
That is fantastic news. CentralMass Jul 2019 #51
Were the tumors caused by Neurofibromatosis? ChazII Aug 2019 #54
Thankfully, no! Neurofibromatosis wasn't the cause. Petrushka Aug 2019 #55
I have three friends with NF2 ChazII Aug 2019 #56

Petrushka

(3,709 posts)
36. She came out of surgery about two hours ago.
Fri Jun 28, 2019, 05:58 PM
Jun 2019

She's now in ICU and, If I understand correctly, she'll be there for two days.

Petrushka

(3,709 posts)
46. Update . . .
Mon Jul 1, 2019, 10:12 AM
Jul 2019

UPDATE: Monday morning -- July 1st

Pam was out of ICU late last night; and, later today, she'll be coming home.

Thank you all for your prayers . . . and praise God!

Ilsa

(62,231 posts)
50. I am so happy for all of you!
Mon Jul 1, 2019, 12:00 PM
Jul 2019

May her recovery continue unabated, and may all of you continue to have the strength and patience to see her through.

Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)
2. May the surgery be successful and the recovery uneventful.
Fri Jun 28, 2019, 06:19 AM
Jun 2019

I just spent time in a hospital waiting room during surgery for a son-in-law, so I know what you will be experiencing, today. I hope your faith will help you through the day and that all turns out well.

MBS

(9,688 posts)
4. I've been there. It's a long surgery but
Fri Jun 28, 2019, 06:30 AM
Jun 2019

She’s going to be OK. PM me if you want more information. Hugs to all of you!

MBS

(9,688 posts)
33. yup, sounds about right.
Fri Jun 28, 2019, 05:05 PM
Jun 2019

(Mine was 9 ). So glad to hear that all went well!! If you or she ever want to talk, please PM me.

Petrushka

(3,709 posts)
37. Thank you again!
Fri Jun 28, 2019, 06:01 PM
Jun 2019

When she finally comes home, I might have some questions . . . so, thank you for the offer.

Petrushka

(3,709 posts)
47. Update . .
Mon Jul 1, 2019, 10:13 AM
Jul 2019

UPDATE: Monday morning -- July 1st

Pam was out of ICU late last night; and, later today, she'll be coming home.

Thank you all for your prayers . . . and praise God!

MBS

(9,688 posts)
53. so glad to hear this.
Mon Jul 1, 2019, 01:16 PM
Jul 2019

Again, please don't hesitate to PM me if you or your daughter have any questions, or just want to talk (I can send you my email address and phone number via PM if you're interested- just let me know).

Scarsdale

(9,426 posts)
6. All good wishes coming your way.
Fri Jun 28, 2019, 06:45 AM
Jun 2019

Keep the faith. All will go well, and recovery will be smooth. Thoughts are coming your way.

Scarsdale

(9,426 posts)
40. Wonderful news!
Fri Jun 28, 2019, 06:26 PM
Jun 2019

All best wishes for a speedy recovery. Doctors work miracles these days. Here is hoping for smooth sailing from now on. Must be such a relief to you.

Danmel

(5,233 posts)
8. This is the Mi Sheberach, the Jewish prayer for healing
Fri Jun 28, 2019, 06:54 AM
Jun 2019

May the one who blessed our ancestors, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah, bless and heal those who are ill [Pamela]. May the Blessed Holy One be filled with compassion for their health to be restored and their strength to be revived. May God swiftly send them a complete renewal of body and spirit, and let us say, Amen.

I hope everything goes well and that she has a full recovery.

Petrushka

(3,709 posts)
24. Thank you!
Fri Jun 28, 2019, 04:07 PM
Jun 2019

My Lithuanian grandpap would have known that prayer. I'll have to remember it as my daughter heals.



P.S.
The surgery went well and my daughter is now in ICU.


Edited to add:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=pHKo3CjuzpY

Danmel

(5,233 posts)
32. I'm so happy to hear she is doing well
Fri Jun 28, 2019, 04:53 PM
Jun 2019

I'm sure you are very relieved. My daughter had a health scare in April. Not as serious as your situation but stressful. I hope she heals well. Get some rest momma.

Petrushka

(3,709 posts)
38. How did you know Momma needs some rest?
Fri Jun 28, 2019, 06:18 PM
Jun 2019

Although my daughter is now 60 years old, Momma can still be a worry-wart who gets out of bed at 3:30 a.m. rather than tossing and turning all night the night before her baby's surgery. So . . .

After I finish this message, I'll be thinking about it being time for a nap!

:hugs:

Petrushka

(3,709 posts)
48. Update . . .
Mon Jul 1, 2019, 10:14 AM
Jul 2019

UPDATE: Monday morning -- July 1st

Pam was out of ICU late last night; and, later today, she'll be coming home.

Thank you all for your prayers . . . and praise God!

madashelltoo

(1,778 posts)
11. Father,
Fri Jun 28, 2019, 07:20 AM
Jun 2019

Please make Your presence obvious in Pamela’s operation room this morning. Anoint the eyes, hands and minds performing her surgery. And, when it’s completed, please heal, restore and encourage her through recuperation. We thank You right now for Pamela’s miracle in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Petrushka

(3,709 posts)
49. Update . . .
Mon Jul 1, 2019, 10:16 AM
Jul 2019

UPDATE: Monday morning -- July 1st

Pam was out of ICU late last night; and, later today, she'll be coming home.

Thank you all for your prayers . . . and praise God!

Karadeniz

(23,414 posts)
41. I didn't read your request until after surgery. I will ask for help during her recovery.
Fri Jun 28, 2019, 07:52 PM
Jun 2019

I guess the tumor was malignant, so I'm very happy it was removed. I hope her recovery goes really well!❤

Petrushka

(3,709 posts)
55. Thankfully, no! Neurofibromatosis wasn't the cause.
Wed Aug 21, 2019, 10:38 PM
Aug 2019

Yes, the surgery went well . . . and she's healing quite nicely
but she still has bouts of dizziness and asks for continued
prayers.

Though she will be in physical therapy for another month, she
is beginning to "learn" to drive again---though she is required
to have a driver with her in the car/ And, she can't drive at
night or when it's raining . . . windshield wipers running would
trigger dizziness. During her first attempts at driving
again ((yesterday and the day before), she said it felt like
drunk-driving must feel.


Anyway . . .

Thank you for stopping by to comment.

ChazII

(6,321 posts)
56. I have three friends with NF2
Wed Aug 21, 2019, 10:46 PM
Aug 2019

Two have passed but had surgeries as you described. They lived for over a decade after their surgery. I am thankful that she is doing well and does not have NF2.

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