Aug
19

My Mom is a Trooper!

By Tom Sepper  //  Family & Friends  //  6 Comments

My Mom’s surgery was yesterday. The surgeon performed what amounted to five surgeries: removed bladder, appendectomy, hysterectomy, removed both ovaries, and removed all lymph nodes from the top of the aorta to the bladder. The surgeon had originally given a 5-6 hour timeline for the surgery but ended up only taking 4! A blood transfusion was not necessary during surgery itself. We will not know whether or not chemotherapy will be necessary until pathology results are in — which will take about a week.

Once out of surgery and into ICU, Mom’s blood pressure was low.. probably due to the amount of blood lost during the surgery. She was given three units of blood via a central line, and an arm IV “thing” (that’s definitely NOT the technical term!) was put in for accurate blood pressure monitoring. While still droggy, she knew Dad, Kim, and I were there with her in her room.

Today, Mom is looking much better. She’s on self-controlled morphine at the push of a button for pain, but she’s only pressed that button twice. She’s also nauseous and on medication for that. She might be in ICU again tonight; that’s yet to be determined.

I’ll continue posting updates.

On behalf of my entire family, I sincerely thank everyone that’s said a prayer or two, and continue to appreciate the prayers still coming.

Author: Tom Sepper

Tom Sepper is the Chief Operating Officer for Site5. He has a beautiful wife and two daughters. He is an Apple, OSX, & iPhone/iPod fanatic.

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6 Comments to “My Mom is a Trooper!”

  • Zac August 19, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    Glad to hear things are going alright!

  • Tom & Monica + 1 1/2 » Blog Archive » Week 38 Update August 19, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    [...] Somewhat related: For those wanting an update on my Mom, check out my blog. [...]

  • ScottW August 19, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    That’s great news Tom! We wish the best for her in the coming days ahead.

  • Judy Courtney August 19, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    Tom,
    I’m so glad you have this blog! I talked to Kim this afternoon, but this is a great idea as well. You kids have it together.
    Hope Monica is doing better today, that little one will be the best medicine for your Mother.
    Thanks again and you all take care!
    Judy

  • Gayle Bridgeman August 19, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    Tom – thanks for the update and so glad your mom is doing well in recovery. A lot of major stuff to happen all at once in her surgery. Bless her… we will continue praying for her and her recovery… and for your whole family!
    love, Gayle and Wes

  • Nan August 20, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    Tom, so glad your Mom is doing better. Wow, a lot done in one surgery. We are glad you made it through that busy day too…Take care of yourself. love
    Aunt Nan and Uncle Dave

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