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Gina (Theresa's sister)

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  1. Hi everyone, Theresa wasn't able to go in on Sunday as they had no bed, but went in for 8am on Monday the 7th, She didnt go down for surgery until about 11am. I went from Devon to Oxford and got to the hospital about 1330, Theresa came back at 1710, It was shocking to see her look so drawn and pale plus her scar/clips were double the size we had expected, the reason behind that is because the Surgeon found another aneurysm making 4 that he clipped. Bless her, Theresa normally comes around quite fast but not this time and it took some doing for the male nurse Marcus to get her to respond to the normal cognitive questions but she got a tiny tiny bit better after a few hours. There was a query about her drainage as it did seem to be draining fast which resulted in the nurse calling the doctor but it was felt that it was ok. Even though she was 'out of it' she was still her normal fast witted self and was able to have a sisterly 'dig' at my over protective nagging self whilst the nurses were talking to her... That was a relief I can tell you..... Hated leaving her at the end of visiting time. Her husband made it right when I was having a flap about how poorly she looked by reminding me that in fact Theresa was better than she had been a few hours before in effect... Yesterday (Tuesday 8th) she was alert, talkative in spurts, having a cuppa (and then projectile vomiting it back) not up for eating and easily tired. It was a shock for her seeing her wound as it does go in a crescent arch from the middle of her forehead to her ear.. She's a tough bird though and was making jokes about it.. so wish I could take all the horrible stuff away from her. Bless her she was really swollen yesterday and I understand today its worse but the Consultant is not worried about it and she had her drain removed so all positive steps. I travelled back south last night after visiting time, (don't want to stress her too much!) It was lovely to see her having a laugh with a friend who came with myself and Theresa's husband yesterday and I'm sure he will be a great support to her over the coming months. She had a lot of pain in her head and going down the back of her neck yesterday and was tired and drowzy. I'm not certain but because she was so swollen on the side of the surgery and was unable to open her eye, I imagine that was causing the other eye to work harder too, on top of the fact that she had just had major surgery the afternoon before.. Amazing person that she is, you would never of thought it. Speaking to my brother in law about a hour and half ago and Theresa was sleeping whilst he went for a coffee, She is in a room of her own which is good for her to have some quiet time and for her to have some control over the lighting as she normally likes low lighting and especially now does not like bright lights. Thank you all for continuing to support Theresa. Take care of yourselves.... I admire you all greatly going through so much. an admirable bunch of folk x
  2. Just to update. Theresa was in surgery for a few hours but the Professor was unable to get at the 7mm aneurysm to coil it due to its location (front of head) I don't know anymore than this at the moment, will update further when Theresa has had a visit from the medical team. All she wanted was for it to be coiled so that she could get on with living without the fear of it bursting like the first one. Ps - So hope Jan has better news.
  3. Good Luck Jan Theresa (my sister) goes into the JR tomorrow for elective coiling on Wednesday. She had the call last week only two days after going back to work. On her check up, on the 13th May the Consultant said she would probably go in in 5 weeks or so. Our other sister is going up from Devon to be with her whilst she is in Hospital which she has been told will only be until Friday as long as it all goes well ( fingers crossed - well actually thats me being superstitious again!) Theresa is so brave as are all of you... xxx
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