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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsThank You to All You DUers for the Good Vibes! Sister Update Update...
THANK YOU DU!!
I'm usually pretty strong about serious issues but the prospect of losing my baby sister, since I only have the two younger left out of four, was a bit much for me right now. Since I'm more than 3,000 miles away now it's hard to feel anything but helpless.
So...
My sister was in surgery for 15 hours, came out around 11pm Pacific Time, all vitals were good and she was responding to whatever prompts they were using. According to docs, as told by the other sister, they were able to free the artery and all other parts looked good but they were watching to see how her optic nerve is doing. Apparently her eyes were, initially, responding to light, etc..
It was around 2am Eastern when I got the text, will talk to the other sister later in the day for more details.
Once again, thank you all, DU always comes through! Helped me keep my shit together all day!
niyad
(134,035 posts)for swift and complete recovery and healing.
Now try to get some rest.
MiHale
(13,175 posts)Have a wonderful day.

mwmisses4289
(4,735 posts)OldBaldy1701E
(11,553 posts)I am very glad things are going well for your sister.
UpInArms
(55,377 posts)((((((HUGS))))))
irisblue
(37,927 posts)Buddyzbuddy
(2,911 posts)littlemissmartypants
(34,380 posts)70sEraVet
(5,616 posts)Hoping for a speedy and complete recovery!
HeartsCanHope
(1,763 posts)Will be keeping you all in my thoughts.
Grumpy Old Guy
(4,395 posts)Wishing your sister a complete recovery.
Emile
(43,279 posts)JMCKUSICK
(6,618 posts)ms liberty
(11,367 posts)SheltieLover
(81,725 posts)Trueblue Texan
(4,612 posts)I'm so glad she ok and you are too. Take care!
Alice Kramden
(2,963 posts)Good vibes for her continued recovery and intact eyesight
MLAA
(19,800 posts)bdamomma
(69,629 posts)thoughts to you and your family.
Solly Mack
(97,271 posts)livetohike
(24,425 posts)speedy recovery
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Ilsa
(64,577 posts)that long. I'm just glad she's doing so well! Hugs to you both.
CaptainTruth
(8,258 posts)KS Toronado
(23,870 posts)
...Walleye
(45,484 posts)Thank you be strong. I hope the positive vibes helped you.
Great news, 2na.
Fla Dem
(27,778 posts)May she continue to fully recover.
I know the helpless feeling you can have when you're a good distance away from a family issue. As one of 4 siblings, who have always been close, (except when my older brother teased me endlessly when we were kids) we always try to be there for each other, but not always possible.
My brother is going in for a heart ablation in Oct, and while I wish I could be with him, he has a wonderful family close by.
Again all the best to your sister for a speedy and full recovery.
MIButterfly
(3,144 posts)I wish your sister a speedy recovery. Thank you for the update, 2naSalit. Have a great day.
murielm99
(33,085 posts)Clouds Passing
(8,196 posts)Silver Gaia
(5,436 posts)electric_blue68
(27,326 posts)Good vibes are a good thing! 👍
KitFox
(596 posts)positive news for a full recovery. Hope you can get some rest today! Hugs🧡🧡🧡
Skittles
(172,892 posts)15 hours! She's a trooper.
hamsterjill
(17,760 posts)Good news! I hope you can have a good night's sleep tonight. It's hard when we have worries over family. She's in the best of hands and you should rest.
Figarosmom
(13,409 posts)
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