Kathy,

Actually she is doing very well. I think it is safe to say I've been
through the worst emotional ups and downs in the past long before this op,
and it is a smooth ride until menopause lol. I'm thankful they were able
to keep one ovary for estrogen production. I'll keep your words in mind
though in case I begin to wonder if I'm suddenly doing everything wrong,
too demanding, expect too much of her, never think she does anything right
and generally loose my mind suddenly *smile*.

Brad



on 07:37 AM 8/26/2005, Kathy Du Bois said:
Hey Brad,
Definitely praying for Brenda's recovery.  I hope that you have been
warned to be patient with her as her hormones get balanced.  This
type of surgery can be rough on some people, and their spouses.  (GRIN!)
God bless,
Kathy


At 01:09 AM 8/25/2005, you wrote:
 >First off, as I mentioned in an earlier post, my wife went in for
surgery
 >today. I'll warn you of a hack job on the spelling coming up *smile*.
She
 >went in for removal of the uterus which contained a fibroid. The plan
was
 >to make thre very small incisions and remove the unneeded parts through
 >nature's path . I digress. The doctor in turn had to make a larger
 >incision in the abdomen for removal as he said the fibroid was in his
 >words, "huge". How huge I don't know. This will increase her recovery
time
 >and restrictions so prayer is appreciated on that as she scheduled
herself
 >off of work for two and a half weeks all up and then having some hired
 >help come in as needed for lifting and etc. They say 6 to 8 weeks for
not
 >returning to work generally. Additionally they removed  one of the
ovaries
 >due to anamitriosis I believe pronounced, anna-me-tree-osis.
Non-cancerous
 >lining of the womb which grew into the ovary. So overall things went
well.
 >She was feeling rather out of it yet when I left her but doing very well
 >from what I expected.
 >
 >Now, onto another medical issue in our family. Some time ago I asked for
 >prayer for an uncle of mine who had throat cancer. He was doing well
after
 >quite a battle, but now again in the hospital and he is refusing
 >treatments and does not want to go through it all again. He has said
he'd
 >rather just let it up to Jesus at this point. They are, of course,
trying
 >to convince him to try it, but he is just tired of fighting it all.
God's
 >will be done. They said if he doesn't have treatment that he doesn't
have
 >real long. I don't know what that means. When my wife gets up to speed
on
 >her recovery, I would like to ride down to Milwaukee area for a visit.
 >I've not seen or talked with him since my brother's funeral in 98. This
is
 >the guy who not only encouraged me, but inspired me to play guitar and I
 >am extremely grateful for that.
 >
 >On a more lighter side, minus a couple small items, the refinishing of
our
 >lower level is done. I have yet to glue down a few trim pieces, install
a
 >few base cove mouldings, build a in-wall shelf/box for a TV and fix two
 >blasted plumbing joints that I can't get to stop dripping. The day care
is
 >moved down there and ready for final inspection next week. I am so glad
it
 >is done, and now have an office of my own on the main floor. I am really
 >jazzed about that and it will be very nice when things pick up here in a
 >couple weeks.
 >
 >Thanks for praying as needed.
 >
 >Brad