Huge sigh of relief

[VelmaD]

I'm feeling so much better today. I didn't say anything before because I didn't want to jinx it but my daddy's hernia surgery went fine yesterday. :)

I know...it's just hernia surgery. No big deal. But it is a big deal after what happened with my daddy back in January of 2003.

Many of you have already heard the story of how my dad was diagnosed with an abdominal aneurism. They were testing one of the sonogram machines at the hospital where he works to make sure it was properly calibrated after it had undergone some repairs. Dad volunteered and they happened to do an abdominal sono and found the aneurism. Then there was emergency surgery and he ended up being fine. (If they hadn't found the aneurism and it had ruptured - 15% chance of surviving.)

Anyway, any surgery on daddy wigs me out a bit. I'm feeling ok now that it's over. I'm sure I'll be better later on this morning after I've had a chance to talk to him. :)

:grouphug:

[XNASA]

1. That's wonderful, Velma.

Pass on our best to your Dad.

:)

[VelmaD]

2. Thanks

I will. :)

[bluestateguy]

3. That's good

I remember the feeling when my own father had quadruple bypass surgery.

[VelmaD]

7. God I can imagine...

how stressful that must have been for you. Hope your dad is fine now. :hug:

[SarahB]

4. Glad he's doing ok.

Continued wishes for a healthy and speedy recovery. :hug:

[VelmaD]

8. Thank you ma'am

:)

[johnnie]

5. That's great to hear Velma

Wishes for a speedy recovery for your daddy and a more relaxing day for you.

[VelmaD]

9. I appreciate the thought...

and I'm sure daddy will too.

But relaxing. I don't think so. I'm headed to the Texas State Democratic convention in about 3 hours. Lots of fun. But probably not relaxing. :)

[LynzM]

6. Glad to hear he's doing well,

And best wishes for a quick recovery!

[VelmaD]

10. Thank you

I love my fellow DUers. Y'all are all so sweet.

And I know it's gonna amuse and touch my daddy that people he's never even met are wishing him well.

[Parrcrow]

11. I'm glad all went well

You're right, any surgery is stressful.

Give him our best wishes, which you have as well of course.:grouphug:

[VelmaD]

14. I appreciate...

all the well wishes and hugs. :)

[Lisa0825]

12. I am glad he's doing fine!!!

And that is AMAZING about the way they happened to find his anuerysm!!! Luck, karma, guardian angel, sumpthin'!!! WOW!

[VelmaD]

13. It was the closest thing in my life...

to a miracle thus far. I thank whoever/whateer was responsible every day. :)

[bif]

15. Fantastic news!

Parents can sure be a worry, can't they? My Dad has gone through a couple operations over the years and I worry sick every time. It's such a relief when you hear he's in recovery and doing fine. Thumbs up to your Dad!

[GOPisEvil]

16. Good for Daddy!

GOod for you, too!

:bounce:

[VelmaD]

20. Thanks.

You're a sweetie. :)

[flamingyouth]

17. I'm so glad to hear that

How scary for you.:hug:

[bearfan454]

18. Fantastic Velma.

I'm glad his surgery went well. I had hernia surgery in 1985. He's gonna be sore for a few weeks.

[VelmaD]

21. Yup

That's what the doc said. No heavy lifting for about 3 months. Daddy, of course, is worried about when he can get back to golfing. :)

[histohoney]

19. Glad

to hear it. By the way, your dad's surgery IS a big deal, because HE is a big deal to you. I am so glad you have a great father and good results.

[VelmaD]

22. You're exactly right

He IS a big deal to me. I'm not at all embarassed to admit that at age 33 I am still daddy's little girl.

[histohoney]

23. Me too.

Lets make it a special Fathers day for each of our dads. A big hug to you and yours.:hug: