Friday: Surgery was planned to start at 7:30 and was delayed till 8:45. Tammie was out of surgery at 4:00 and was in recovery till 5:45. During surgery 70% of the tumor was removed. Surgery took so long because the tumor wasn't acting like the surgeons thought it would. It had been growing into the tissue so they had to pull it off little by little. After recovery she was moved to ICU. During this time she couldn't talk and could barely open her eyes.
Saturday:The CT scan revealed that she had two strokes either during or after surgery. One stroke did no damage while the other was in the area they were working on. The damaging stroke has disabled her ability to move most of the right side of her body, but this should all come back during rehab. She began to open her eyes more and was nodding her head and grunting.
Sunday: Tammie was speaking some but not much. Simple things like yes, or no, or ok. She said a few short sentences such as, "I want to see my boys", "I just want to be left alone" and "I want to go home". She knows who everybody is but is unable to say names. Towards the end of the night Stephen had managed to get her to eat some ice.
Monday: Tammie began saying a few sentences at a time, but after one or two sentences her word's get mixed up and scrambled. She can say your name, and is staying awake much more. Her use in the right side is still limited. She took some drinks of liquid. She passed some of her swallowing test but coffed when drinking water so the doctors put her on a thicker fluid. She ate some dinner and rested up.
Tuesday: Tammy was moved out of ICU and into a regular hospital room. She is more aware and is able to stay awake for longer periods of time. She still needs much more rest but has improved greatly from the first day of surgery. She ate several meals and sips on koolaid or a cranberry limeades everynow and then. The pathology came back on the tumor and it is non cancerous. The doctors think that she might be able to go to rehab at the end of this week or the start of the next. Kelley and Ashley Bennett are staying the night with her so Stephen can go to a hotel room and get some rest.
We would like to thank everybody for their prayers, calls, and visits. We couldn't have better friends or family. Continue to keep us in your prayers.
Thank you,
The Treadwells.
8 comments:
Stevie received blog. You guys are doing a great job yes you too trey.
I'm forwarding info to all that ask
If you guys need anything we are there. Please we really mean it. Take care of your mom she will be ready soon. tell her hi for me. we are all praying for you guys. hope to see you soon. Tomorrow Lourdes.
Thank you for doing this site. I keep updated through mom, Dad and Leslie. I love you all very much. This is the only thing I hate the most about military life is being so far away from you all. Know that if you need me I will be there asap. My sister is blessed to have such wonderful boys and loving husband. If you need to talk just call me.
My sister is strong and she will prevail.
Love,
Deanna
This is So how to do this. You are sooo smart Stevie. I just wanted to thank everybody for their prayers too. You can feel them. Tammie is lucky to have such wonderful friends and family. God bless you all. Stephen, I will try not to call so much, but I won't promise you. I love you all. I love you Tammie.
Mom
Yes, I agree with my sister, Dee, this is the way to do it. What a great way to keep in touch. You have all been in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that you are dearly loved. [Uncle Bill] for the Garrison-Moorhead Gang
I know that none of you know me, but I am a friend of Deanna's and I just wanted to say that my family's thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. I wish you all the best.
I know this is a very trying time for your family. Take comfort in the fact that prayer and faith are quite powerful. May God bless you and continue to strengthen Tammie with each and every day. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
With much care and concern,
Tari Ann Dubler & Family
The Rush Families'
(old Wanette friends)
It was good to see Tammie Sunday surrounded by her family. I will continue pray for the family. Love you guys. Karen
Stevie I couldn't have expect anything less from you. There isn't a day go by that I don't think of your mom and your family. I say a prayer for you guys everyday, an hope to see her beautiful smile soon! Please tell her hello for me. Take care Lisa Stewart
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