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Posted: 1/22/2021 12:57:30 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/22/2021 1:36:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Katie is doing great today! She keeps trying to help out with cooking and cleaning even though she knows she can't yet. The post-op appointment went very well. All the doppler wires and two of the drains came out. The bleeding issue resolved itself so no follow up procedure was necessary. Much of the pain was coming from the doppler wires and the drains. Getting those out resolved a ton of issues.  You can do this Katie!
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Posted: 1/22/2021 2:07:02 PM EDT
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Quoted: Katie is doing great today! She keeps trying to help out with cooking and cleaning even though she knows she can't yet. The post-op appointment went very well. All the doppler wires and two of the drains came out. The bleeding issue resolved itself so no follow up procedure was necessary. Much of the pain was coming from the doppler wires and the drains. Getting those out resolved a ton of issues. Quoted: Update part deuce: Katie pooped! For the first time since the surgery. RIP our poor toilet. 
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Posted: 1/24/2021 3:41:54 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/24/2021 1:58:51 PM EDT
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We’re home! Bigger update later, but things are going extremely well.
Katie wanted to give a big shout out to Missy and the Esstac family for the lift recliner. She might like it more than she likes me! |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 10:53:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: We’re home! Bigger update later, but things are going extremely well. Katie wanted to give a big shout out to Missy and the Esstac family for the lift recliner. She might like it more than she likes me!  Glad to hear y'all are home and everything is going well! |
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Posted: 1/25/2021 11:01:57 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/26/2021 10:50:53 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/27/2021 10:44:34 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/28/2021 8:33:09 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/28/2021 9:42:37 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/29/2021 12:45:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/29/2021 8:17:47 PM EDT
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Had a quick conversation with Katie this morning. She still sound vaguely like Minnie Mouse. She likes apples. Her chair appeared comfy, as did her robe. She is not up to date on memes, and probably doesn't know what a GameStop or Melvin is.
I envy her drug induced bliss right now. 
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Posted: 1/30/2021 1:32:47 PM EDT
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Bump .thanks for the update.
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Posted: 1/31/2021 4:06:36 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/2/2021 11:20:21 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/3/2021 9:59:00 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/4/2021 10:20:46 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/4/2021 7:08:20 PM EDT
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I lost track of this thread somehow, but just saw it again and wanted to send prayers and best wishes.
I've appreciated the updates from Kevyn and hope recovery is still going well. I think I saw Katie's name on the SE roster too, that's awesome! |
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Posted: 2/5/2021 11:01:25 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/6/2021 3:41:01 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/6/2021 6:39:45 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/7/2021 2:30:31 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/8/2021 8:30:29 AM EDT
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Sorry for the lack of updates. It’s been a hectic time.
Things were overall progressing well but there have been a few complications. During recovery from the first operation a hematoma formed. That had been draining slowly but on Thursday morning the sutures holding her incision closed let go and the wound opened up. We went to the ER and the doc consulted with an oncologist who said this is a known complication and isn’t quite as scary as it seems. Some parts of the tissue went necrotic which is why the sutures pulled out. This is due to an infection which also explains the severe nerve pain Katie has been having on that side. They switched her to a more hardcore antibiotic and a second topical treatment. They released her that evening and we saw the oncologist on Friday morning. That doctor consulted with a local plastic surgeon as well as Katie‘a original surgeon and they all concluded that the situation was serious but non emergent. It was decided that the best course of action would be to have the original surgeon open her back up and debride the affected tissue to remove the necrotic tissue and as much of the infection as possible. Flying isn’t an option right now so on Sunday we rented a van and drove 14 hours back to the surgery center. We arrived last night and got checked in. A few minutes ago the nurses brought her down to pre-op. I’ll post updates as I get them. |
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Posted: 2/8/2021 8:36:59 AM EDT
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Prayers sent
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Posted: 2/8/2021 10:16:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sorry for the lack of updates. It's been a hectic time. Things were overall progressing well but there have been a few complications. During recovery from the first operation a hematoma formed. That had been draining slowly but on Thursday morning the sutures holding her incision closed let go and the wound opened up. We went to the ER and the doc consulted with an oncologist who said this is a known complication and isn't quite as scary as it seems. Some parts of the tissue went necrotic which is why the sutures pulled out. This is due to an infection which also explains the severe nerve pain Katie has been having on that side. They switched her to a more hardcore antibiotic and a second topical treatment. They released her that evening and we saw the oncologist on Friday morning. That doctor consulted with a local plastic surgeon as well as Katie'a original surgeon and they all concluded that the situation was serious but non emergent. It was decided that the best course of action would be to have the original surgeon open her back up and debride the affected tissue to remove the necrotic tissue and as much of the infection as possible. Flying isn't an option right now so on Sunday we rented a van and drove 14 hours back to the surgery center. We arrived last night and got checked in. A few minutes ago the nurses brought her down to pre-op. I'll post updates as I get them. Make sure the surgeon gets all the necrotic tissue. Also tell Katie everything will be alright. I work in a hospital and these things happen unfortunately, but with them catching it early and with her being on a antibiotic that helps things tremendously 
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Posted: 2/8/2021 11:10:09 AM EDT
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Just met with the surgeon. He said the debridement went well and he got all of the problem tissue removed. He wants to do one more procedure on Wednesday to relocate some tissue that was going to be removed in phase II and use it to replace the tissue that was removed today.
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Posted: 2/8/2021 11:20:50 AM EDT
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How the hell did i miss this?
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Posted: 2/8/2021 12:45:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: How the hell did i miss this? Hell if I know. Maybe I just bump it at the wrong time of the day for you. Hang in there, Katie! 14 hour car ride - I'd be all stabby & stuff by the first 7! Now keep kicking cancer's ass! :thumbs_up.gif: (And thanks for keeping us updated!) |
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Posted: 2/8/2021 12:50:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just met with the surgeon. He said the debridement went well and he got all of the problem tissue removed. He wants to do one more procedure on Wednesday to relocate some tissue that was going to be removed in phase II and use it to replace the tissue that was removed today. |
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Posted: 2/8/2021 1:23:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just met with the surgeon. He said the debridement went well and he got all of the problem tissue removed. He wants to do one more procedure on Wednesday to relocate some tissue that was going to be removed in phase II and use it to replace the tissue that was removed today.  |
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Posted: 2/8/2021 1:30:41 PM EDT
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As long as you're keeping her in high spirits all will be well.
Looking forward to seeing you two at West. 
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Posted: 2/8/2021 5:44:46 PM EDT
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Katie has been back in her room for several hours. She’s hungry and eating and resting now. The plan is to have her rest today and tomorrow and proceed with the next procedure on Wednesday.
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Posted: 2/8/2021 5:57:23 PM EDT
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My wife just went through breast cancer. It sucks. She had her reconstruction surgery in December and had to have the implants taken out in January due to an infection. Katie I'm praying for you. Fuck Cancer.
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Posted: 2/9/2021 3:12:29 PM EDT
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Hang tough Katie, you can do this!
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Posted: 2/10/2021 1:39:33 AM EDT
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Katie is going in for another procedure tomorrow morning. During the operation on Monday, they debrided the infected and failed tissue and installed a wound vac and two new drains. That's been running for the last two days. Tomorrow they will be removing the vac and constructing a new flap.
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Posted: 2/10/2021 8:37:14 AM EDT
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Thanks for the update.
Praying for you guys! |
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Posted: 2/10/2021 9:03:52 AM EDT
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Think about you guys every day. Hopefully you get past this bump in the road soon and on the mend.
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Posted: 2/10/2021 10:15:28 AM EDT
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Healing thoughts!
We're pulling for you! |
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Posted: 2/10/2021 3:01:05 PM EDT
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Go get them Katie!!
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Posted: 2/10/2021 3:44:05 PM EDT
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Katie is back in her room now resting after the surgery. I talked to the surgeon and he said everything went well.
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Posted: 2/10/2021 4:29:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Katie is back in her room now resting after the surgery. I talked to the surgeon and he said everything went well. Give Katie a hug for me |
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Posted: 2/10/2021 4:34:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Katie is back in her room now resting after the surgery. I talked to the surgeon and he said everything went well. Hoping for an easy recovery. |
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Posted: 2/11/2021 11:17:15 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/11/2021 1:33:28 PM EDT
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Katie slept well yesterday and last night. Incisions are still looking great and she's feeling better.
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Posted: 2/11/2021 3:48:54 PM EDT
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You get to empty the drain tube bottles yet?
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Posted: 2/11/2021 6:07:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You get to empty the drain tube bottles yet? Been doing that multiple times a day for weeks. No big deal. |
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Posted: 2/11/2021 6:39:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Been doing that multiple times a day for weeks. No big deal. You’re a good man. It’s painful to watch without being able to “fix” |
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Posted: 2/11/2021 9:27:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Katie slept well yesterday and last night. Incisions are still looking great and she's feeling better.
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Posted: 2/12/2021 12:31:49 PM EDT
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Thanks for the updates! 
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