More Time with Jarka and Monty.

[Jennifer and Jack]

Update....I met with the cardiac surgeon today. I am set to have the hole in my heart closed for Tuesday. I could not get an appointment before then because he is booked soild. It is a pretty simple procedure or so they are hoping. One of the big concerns in part of the procedure would involve upsetting my airways, so they are going to have an anesthisologist standing by in case they need him.

 

I talked extensively with  him and he wanted me to understand perfectly clear that this is not going to cure me or fix me, it will just make it a bit easier for me to breathe.... I will be admitted Tuesday morning, and spend at least one night in the hospital, depending on how I amd doing. The earliest I can fly home is the following Saturday but I won't know if I am cleared to fly until my follow up up on Friday.

 

They are also working me up for a procedure called a Nissen wrap, which is also a minor surgery that will help block reflux from getting into my lungs and maybe, just maybe settle my nasty airway down. So I am going to be here another nine days at least... and then home sweet home.

 

I won't be able to have any more surgeries for a while becuase I will be on blood thinners... so I will cancel the hysterectomy I had scheduled.

 

Anyway.... Jarka and my second favorite doodle in the world Monty came to visit me today. Jarka will have to add pictures if she can. We went to the dog park.. it was so nice to be out like a real human being, sitting and soaking up some sunshine.

 

I have been fighting, my nurses and doctors have been fighting for two week for approval from my insrurance of a medication I really need.. Please pray the goverment will butt out the decision of what a doctor and a proven effective medication that will help  me. I can't believe Medicare sucks so badly that they can just say NO.. Butt heads is what I have to say tot hem.. and  we continue are fight.

 

anyway, Jarka is so sweet, and I even spoke to her husband today and he was such a sweet heart too.

 

I am so blessed to not have to be here feeling alone.. So appreciate. Nine days and counting till I can hold my baby boy again.

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

Not to mention all the angels obviously hanging around you!

You are such a brave woman and I admire you from afar!

[Jennifer and Jack]

I have been so so so blessed...I will write a blog a out it when I have more energy!

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Were all pulling for you Jenn! I hope the surgeries go well so you can fly your way back home to Jack! That sounds like a great day with Jarka and Monty-very special for them to be there! Stay strong!

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

It was great to see you again, Jenn! We'll be in touch.

[Julie, Boomer, Milo & Casey]

Beautiful picture of you both!    Best wishes on your surgery!!  XOXO

[Jennifer and Jack]

Jarka.... My big fat steroid face was not supposed to make the Internet!!!!! LOL only on DK since we are family I took the second one off my Facebook page!!!! just kept the first ome!


I forgot to mention I was on a frantic mission when Jarka got there..I was out of my favorite shampoo, she happily drove me to the salon and got it for me!

Jarka and Monty are amazing as are all of you!!! I am filled with gratitude!

[BG and Gavin]

Nice pictures!  Nothing like a bit of doodle therapy to tide you over.  Good luck with the operation.

[Lynn D.]

Jarka-

What park is this?

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

That's the Stapleton dog park.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Great picture....looks like you were having fun with this handsome Dood. 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Good luck with the surgery, Jennifer, I hope it goes well.

[Jennifer and Jack]

Thanks I am sure it will,go great!