All 6 tubes have been removed!

By Nancy -
I am so thrilled to report that the surgeons removed my last set of tubes a few minutes ago. I am cautiously hopeful this will mean some pain relief. It feels nice not to be hooked up by my chest anymore.

I had another rough night, but hopefully tonight will be better. I have already gone for 3 walks today and it gets easier with each step I take.

I am very tired, so need to take a nap, but wanted to share this recent wonderful development!

Love to you all! Nancy

Comments

Anonymous said…
I am so happy for you Nancy!! What a relief it must be to have those tubes out. I get so excited each time I read the blog--so many improvments. I hope the pain subsides and you can get some rest. It looks as though Uncle Vance needs some rest too. Please give your mom and dad our love. We are so proud you Nancy--you are amazing. Get some rest!

God Bless--Hugs and Kisses,

Bridgette, Rob
Jill, Will, Joseph and Delaney
December 21, 2008 at 2:58 PM
Judy Stohl said…
Nancy - wonderful news!! Your mom looks so happy today. We are excited to meet your parents soon. Get some good rest today. You are in our thoughts and prayers constantly. This will be a wonderful Christmas for all of you. It is truly a Christmas miracle.
Judy (Cammi's mom)
December 21, 2008 at 2:59 PM
Cammi said…
AMAZING NEWS! I am SO HAPPY you are free of those darn tubes! And THREE walks today?! You are AMAZING! I am so happy for you. Keep it up! I can't wait for you to be able to snuggle back into your own bed at the apartment - I think you will feel LOTS better! Your room decorations look cute - especially your HANNAH table. I'm sure that gives your the WILL to keep pushing - even when it hurts! We love you and are just so darn HAPPY for you! Try to get lots of rest and don't feel pressure to write us all back or post often (although we LOVE it and check constantly for updates!)- we know you are working HARD to get stronger each day!
love, cammi
December 21, 2008 at 2:59 PM
Blomquist Blog said…
YEAH Nancy! I am so happy that you have had all your tubes removed. Now, hopefully the pain will subside and you will be one step closer to your recovery!

I love seeing your mom by your side. What an inspiration she and your dad have been to you and to so many of us! Ann, you look great and so happy and relieved!

We wish you much more continued success and improvement!

We love you all and wish you the best.

Love from California,

Debbie, Jack, Blake, Britney, Dick and Judy
December 21, 2008 at 3:26 PM
Nancy's Dad said…
As I am reading these wonderful comments you'll all be happy to know that Nancy is sleeping soundly as I write this, I haven't seen her sleep this well since she got out of surgery, so the removal of the last of the tubes must be making a difference in the level of pain she normally has had when she tries to sleep! Hopefully this is a positive sign that she's beyond the worst of the pain filled sleepless nights!

Vance
December 21, 2008 at 3:58 PM
Anonymous said…
you are home free!!! congratulations.
much luv
claire, harley and goober
December 21, 2008 at 4:36 PM
Anonymous said…
Such great news........and we pray for less pain and more rest too. After church we went to Spragues and we saw Miss. Hannah! with who I think is Scotts mom.....we did see Scott from a distance. She is walking on "sunshine"...and Scott had the same look too! Even though snow is filling our upcoming eve. Thought of going over and introducing the Jacksons to him, sharing with him the Joy we have been feeling this Christmas...because of this blessing.. but some day we will..........and you too. Goodnight Nancy..........
December 21, 2008 at 4:37 PM
Anonymous said…
Nancy you continue to look more and more beautiful everytime I check your blog! So excited they removed all of the tubes and you are resting much better without the pain :-)

You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers!

Love you,
Lara
December 21, 2008 at 5:02 PM
Anonymous said…
Hi Nancy, Ann and Vance,
You all look wonderful. May a restful night be on tap for the three of you. We're so glad the tubes have been removed. Ahhhh...
Take Care. The Shibuya's
December 21, 2008 at 5:48 PM
Amy Deahr said…
Wonderful news Nancy!! That is so great! I sure hope it helps you and allows you to sleep better. Tell your dad thanks for the little note and update. I hope you had a great afternoon of napping and I am wishing for a better night tonight. I know it is comming soon.

You two look great! Your mom is as cute as ever too.

Lots of love and hugs...sleep tight!

Amy
December 21, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Clint and Jennifer said…
Wonderful news, and a wonderful picture too!
Praying for less pain and good sleep for you, Nancy. Can't wait to hear more good news.
You're such an inspiration- keep shining, girl! You're amazing- glory to God!

Blessings,
Jennifer

P.S. It looks like you've got two of the best parents in the whole entire world!
December 22, 2008 at 12:59 AM
The Basye-Arland Crew! said…
Hurray!! Tubeless.....what a great day. Hopefullly now you will sleep peacefully tonight with a lot less pain!

Much love and prayers to you all,
MaryBeth
December 22, 2008 at 1:15 AM
Anonymous said…
Way to Go Nancy!!! We are thrilled you are doing so well and are finally "tubeless." Hope the night is pain free with all the future nights following suit. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. You have been so blessed and I don't know anyone more deserving of such a wonderful GIFT of LIFE! Without a doubt, you are making the very most of your chance for a full recovery. Your determination and commitment to regaining strength and the ability to return to a "normal" life is an inspiration to all of us. Soooo good to see your Mom. I had never realized how much you look like her. How fortunate that both your parents have been able to be with you during this time. So much to be thankful for at this special time of the year. Lots of love,
Aunt Kayla and Uncle Harvey
December 22, 2008 at 1:45 AM
Anonymous said…
Nancy It is so wonderful to hear the great News! We hope this will help you to have less pain, and a very restful night. What a wonderful miracle this has been. We send you our Love!
Jeff & Jeanette
December 22, 2008 at 6:04 AM
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