Patti and Jack need prayer!

[Patti]

Originally Posted by jacquelinebabco

I just talked with Patti and she said Jack is scheduled for surgery at 3:30 tomorrow afternoon and asks for continued prayers. They are going to use a plate and screws to repair his wrist.

I will keep them in my prayers. Are they sending Jack home tomorrow after surgery? It would be nice if they kept him in over night so Patti could get a good nights sleep.

[Connie]

Originally Posted by chattiesmom

Connie, as strange as this may sound, it may have been a blessing. I speak from experience. When ortho's are called to the emergency room, way too often they examine with $$ in their eyes rather than the best possible care for the patient.

I don't want to steal concern away from Patti and Jack, but the only way to explain is through personal experience. The ortho that attended me in the emergency room SHOULD have followed the protocol for the type of injury I had -- he should have hospitalized me, let the swelling go down and then REFER me to an ortho specialists that handles the type of injury I have. Instead, he grabbed the $$ for the surgery and I have been in agony for 4 years.

I would suggest that Patti do a bit of research and find an ortho that specializes in the type of fracture that Jack has. Only then will she be assured that Jack will get the appropriate care.

More prayers and hugs to these special YT family members.

Cindy...what you said makes sense. Patti took him to an ortho guy that she has had before, so she knows him and knows he's good!

I'll be praying that the surgery goes well and he has a pain free, speedy recovery!

[Wylie's Mom]

Hugs and healing thoughts coming to Patti and Jack .

[jacquelinebabco]

Originally Posted by Patti

I will keep them in my prayers. Are they sending Jack home tomorrow after surgery? It would be nice if they kept him in over night so Patti could get a good nights sleep.

Patti said she thought they would just send him home but she was hoping that they would keep him at least over night. The surgeon has plans on sending him home after surgery,, so I guess it will depend on how he handles the surgery. Patti said it is so difficult to move him now that he only has one arm and he is afraid that he will fall again. Patti is a saint. She said she would call me tonight after she gets home. She is so appreciative of the YT prayers and all her friends here.
Jackie

[kjc]

Sending more prayers for Jack and Patti. She could ask them to keep him overnight... I asked after my surgery, they discharged me as it was starting to snow... I didn't want to risk a slip or a fall. I would have sat in the lobby actually, but they gave me my room back for the night...

[Connie]

Jack's surgery got started much later than planned and I just talked to Patti about half an hour ago. She was finally able to go in to see Jack in recovery. She said he seems to be in a lot of pain and I'm sure he's still somewhat out of it from the anesthesia. He got a plate and screws in his wrist and he is going to be discharged tonight. You'd think when he gets out of surgery at 10 or so at night, that they could keep him the night. Patti and Jack are both so touched and thankful for the prayers! Please keep praying!

[jacquelinebabco]

Patti called me at 5 am est this morning. When Jack came out of anesthesia he was confused, combative, belligerent and unaware of his surrounding. They told Patti she could take him home and she refused and told them to go in and see what Jack was acting like. They conceded and kept him. They had to restrain him and have a nurse sit with him to prevent injury to himself or others. She has no idea what happened to make him act like this but i told her that it could be a drug reaction. She left and went home to take care of the dogs and then went back to the hospital. When she returned Jack had been sedated and was sleeping so she was unsure if he was still confused or not. Patti said this has been the worst nightmare ever.
Please continue prayers for both of them.

[doortego]

Praying for healing & peace.

[susan lynn]

Continued prayers for Patti and Jack. Hoping he is feeling better today. His behavior was probably pain and drug related.

[jacquelinebabco]

Just got off the phone with Patti. Jack is home and doing better as far as his memory goes. He still is in a lot of pain but more comfortable for both Patti and Jack at home. She wanted me to thank everyone for your prayers, support and good thoughts being sent their way.
Jackie

[lisaly]

I pray that each passing minute brings less pain for Jack and many more peaceful moments for both of them. I hope tomorrow is much brighter for them.

[alaskayorkie]

Just seeing this. Sending my best to Patti and Jack.

[marcie]

Checking in on for updates on Patti and Jack. I pray his recovery will be
quick. Prayers and hugs.

[jacquelinebabco]

I spoke with Patti tonight. They went back to the surgeon on Monday and he expects a full recovery for Jacks hand and fingers. He said it would take a while for it to heal. They are going to start some therapy for his fingers.
Patti and Jack are so thankful for all of your prayers and thoughts. She said it makes all the difference!
Jackie

[susan lynn]

Thanks for the update. Will continue to pray.Wouldn't it be nice if everyone on YT could get together and meet. There are such wonderful people on here.