Let’s Do This!

This morning we woke early, ready for the PET scan only to find out it was delayed. One of the surgeons came to tell us that surgery would be today. It’s not an emergency — they would wait if they had to for other reasons, but in his words, “Let’s get this done so you can start healing.”  

The PET scan was finished by 11:30. Kristi had just been all hooked up again in her room when the nurse told us that pre-OP was ready for her. They whisked her down to pre-op a few minutes later. I got to go with her. 

The surgery will involve removing the section of blocked intestine, likely removing her gall bladder because it’s slightly infected, and looking around to make sure noting else might be causing an issue (e.g. tumors). 

She left pre-op at about 1:15pm. It could be about 3-4 hours. I’ll probably post a very short update this evening once she’s back in her room. 

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  1. AnonymousOctober 18, 2025 at 1:29 PM

    Praying

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  2. Janet WileOctober 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM

    Sending prayers for you all. May God guide the hands the hearts and the minds of all who care for her.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM

    Praying 🙏🙏

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  4. AnonymousOctober 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM

    Lots of prayers and love for you and Kristi! Thank you for the continual updates. Take good care of yourself as you care for her. God bless you both. 🙏💗

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  5. AnonymousOctober 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM

    God is in control Mr. Jim. Praying for your family and specially your wife.

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  6. AnonymousOctober 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM

    Continuing our prayers for recovery and healing.

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  7. AnonymousOctober 18, 2025 at 1:33 PM

    Sending love

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  8. AnonymousOctober 18, 2025 at 1:37 PM

    🙏 Prayers for peace and restoration

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  9. Merrick BartlettOctober 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM

    Thinking of you

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  10. AnonymousOctober 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM

    Prayers that all goes well. Love you all ❤️ Aunt Mary

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  11. AnonymousOctober 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM

    Prayers for healing and deft hands of the surgeon. -the Turner’s

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  12. AnonymousOctober 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM

    Praying for the surgeons, for Kristi and for Jim…Linda

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  13. AnonymousOctober 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM

    🙏🙏🙏

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  14. ShaneOctober 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM

    Sending prayers.

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  15. AnonymousOctober 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM

    🙏🏼❤️

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