OT: UPDATE:****Need Prayers
My wife is at University of Michigan hospital about to have brain surgery at 2pm today. As im sitting here with her in the preoperative room, my nerves are going crazy waiting for the doctor. She is a huge football fan and she is connected to Michigan football through Facebook. So she usually informs me on recruiting if I haven't read it on here. I just ask for prayers for her. We both have faith in the doctors here. She's having a shunt put in her head because of fluid built up and will not drain. This is the last option. She's a trooper and she just said Go Blue with a smile!
[ED: PGB - I took the liberty of awarding you 1,000,000 MGoPoints for the week - may they provide you sustinence during the tough road ahead in hopes that the Board might serve as an escape (a crappy escape but an escape nonetheless). Keep us updated!]
Update: My wife just went into the recovery room and the doctor said that everything went well and that she will stay overnight and go home tomorrow. I just have to worry about infection for the next 3 months. Everything is draining well from the shunt. I immediately had tears rolling down my face and gave the doctor a big hug. She has been through so much as a 30yr old woman. She just wants her life back and I think she's heading down the right path. I guarantee that your prayers made a huge difference and I pray that none of you ever have to go through this with anyone that you love. You guys are really great for support and Michigan won a huge battle for me and my family today. Now for the issues about our football team. I love this blog for the reason that we all are on the same side and we wanna win very bad. Everyone has different opinions and only time will tell what will happen. We are all very frustrated and losing faith in coaches but I will pray for this team to turn it around like you all have for me. In the end we will return to winning big ten championships. Thank you all and GO BLUE!November 11th, 2013 at 1:56 PM ^
Thoughts and prayers. I have a niece who had a similar procedure done and my daughter had it done as well. I've been told by neurologists that shunt placement to reduce hydrocephalus is one of the most common brain surgeries performed. I'm sure you are in great hands and she will bounce back quick.
November 11th, 2013 at 1:56 PM ^
God Bless you, your wife and your family.
November 11th, 2013 at 1:57 PM ^
and just in time, to spend the last couple minutes in prayer for your dear wife prior to her surgery. May the Good Lord guide those surgeons at U of M Hospital to do their very best work today.
Though by now it's likely too close to surgery to get this message to you, please, upon your wife waking up post-surgery, whisper "Go Blue" into her ear. It's sure to get you the smile you deserve from her!
November 11th, 2013 at 1:59 PM ^
and prayers for you and your family
November 11th, 2013 at 2:00 PM ^
Prayers are with you, your wife, the doctors, and everyone involved in your wife's case. Know that you have support and prayers from Michigan brothers and sisters across the globe.
November 11th, 2013 at 2:00 PM ^
... and Go Blue!
November 11th, 2013 at 2:01 PM ^
it should be 2:00 pm, and with it sending more good thoughts from the eastern edge of the country. She's lucky to have you there.
November 11th, 2013 at 2:02 PM ^
God can use the most excellent UM doctors to take care of your wife! Keep the faith and trust Him! GO BLUE!
November 11th, 2013 at 2:02 PM ^
Thoughts and prayers are with you both. Here's to a speedy recovery!
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November 11th, 2013 at 2:06 PM ^
I think HE will be watching over your wife today. And thank you for making a post about your situation. Actually, this helps some of us understand more clearly there are far more important things in life than what has occurred on the football field the last few weeks.
November 11th, 2013 at 2:06 PM ^
November 11th, 2013 at 2:06 PM ^
Good luck and be at peace. She's in good hands.
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November 11th, 2013 at 2:14 PM ^
All the best to you and your family through this ordeal. Go Blue!
November 11th, 2013 at 2:14 PM ^
Here's to a successful surgery and speedy recovery!
November 11th, 2013 at 2:22 PM ^
As an employee of UMHS, I can say you're in good hands. Here's to a speedy recovery.
November 11th, 2013 at 2:24 PM ^
November 11th, 2013 at 2:24 PM ^
Wishing and praying for the best for you guys! Even though I am an ND fan, I still do have heart. Black as it might be.
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November 11th, 2013 at 2:29 PM ^
Will be praying for your wife, you, and everyone caring for her.
November 11th, 2013 at 2:30 PM ^
November 11th, 2013 at 2:30 PM ^
Take a few deep breaths and try to relax. Prayers are on the way. God bless you, your wife, and your family.
November 11th, 2013 at 2:41 PM ^
November 11th, 2013 at 2:42 PM ^
I am pulling for you both and you are in my thoughts and prayers. She is at one of the best facilities, and I'm sure that they will do some great work for her.
November 11th, 2013 at 2:47 PM ^
vibes up there from Eisenhower and State!!!
November 11th, 2013 at 2:50 PM ^
I know this is taboo on the board, but I am glad that we can suspend the rules for a little bit to make sure our fellow U of M brother knows that he and his wife especially have so much support. Prayers to you and your wife.
November 11th, 2013 at 2:56 PM ^
but best of luck to you and your wife. Prayers sent.
November 11th, 2013 at 3:04 PM ^
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November 11th, 2013 at 3:15 PM ^
Blessings on her and on you. Praying for you both.
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November 11th, 2013 at 3:21 PM ^
There can't be anything worse than having to sit and wait for an outcome. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.
November 11th, 2013 at 3:24 PM ^
November 11th, 2013 at 3:26 PM ^
Good luck to your wife and family hermano. A special prayer for all of you.
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November 11th, 2013 at 3:34 PM ^
to have the skill and knowledge to heal you wife's condition. My uncle had a brain tumor the size of a tangerine removed at UM about 8 years ago and he is doing great at 82 years old now.
Have faith, He WILL provide!
November 11th, 2013 at 3:40 PM ^
Mes prières Pour Vous et Votre famille boule faucon et j'espere Que Vous Serez Tous chantez Hail To The Victors nouveau bientôt.
I posted this in French to mess with Ball Hawk's 8 year old- Kid probably knows French little smarty pants~
Maintenant, faites votre lit et ramasser vos jouets avant Maman obtenir de la maison!
November 11th, 2013 at 3:55 PM ^
Thank you for helping to put all of this football nonsense further into perspective. I came to the board to see how bad everything had become today, and happened to open your post. I know everyone uses football as an outlet from the real world, but sometimes it seems to trump real life and consume them. Stories like this quickly change that. I hope nothing but the best for you and your family. My thoughts are with you. Go Blue seems far to trivial. Instead, GO MRS. BALL HAWK!!!
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November 11th, 2013 at 5:01 PM ^
Thoughts and prayers to your family. She could not be in better hands.
And thank you for providing all of us with some much needed perspective.
November 11th, 2013 at 5:07 PM ^
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& Godspeed to you & yours throughout this journey.
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November 11th, 2013 at 6:10 PM ^
hold your wife in the palm of His hand, may he guide the doctors as they do their appointed tasks, and may your wife be blessed with an excellent result and a wonderful faith.