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Grant clears another hurdle

Published by yojules March 31st, 2009 in General

I am so pleased to be able to say my precious husband made it through his op last night! The anaesthetist came out of the op with wide eyes - seems like his pheochromocytoma behaved in typical text-book fashion and gave his doctors a run for their money - he had some very scary blood pressure spikes during the op. But we did have the best doctor specialists in the country on his case, so he was carried through in skilled hands!

So he felt pretty grim afterwards, and is in the ICU while they try to help his body adjust it’s blood pressure to levels that normal people are used to, without the pheo pumping hectic stuff into the blood. He’ll probably be there for a few days yet while he recovers.

Both of us have been completely stunned by the amount of care and love standing around us through this time. I can’t tell you how much it has meant to us to have all your messages of love and hope coming through on voicemail and sms. Grant says he thinks this is one of the lessons he is to learn through this journey - to accept the love people offer to him so freely!

He has asked that he not have any visitors for now - his mom and me are doing the family vigil thing, but I know he would really enjoy some wheat-free, sugar free snacks to enjoy when he gets back home and starts raiding the pantry when he gets bored!!

Thanks to friends and angels who have carried us on their hands and prayers!

6 Responses to “Grant clears another hurdle”

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1 Vanessa Mar 31st, 2009 at 1:34 pm

needless to say, grant is in our every thought. we are beaming him love and light from the sunny shores of cape town…. and sarah louise asks that we blow an extra little kiss from her x
2 Clayton Mar 31st, 2009 at 1:46 pm

This has been rough for you and your family, but I had no doubt that you will be okay. I hope you rest well Grant and regain all your energy by the time you come home.
3 Juliet Pitman Mar 31st, 2009 at 1:50 pm

Am so pleased to hear that all went well, Jules. Its testament to the company that you’ve built and the person that you are, that you’ve received the support you have. You shouldn’t be stunned or surprised in the least!
Strength and love
Jules (the other one)
4 Jola Mar 31st, 2009 at 2:02 pm

Grant, i’m glad that the storm is finally over. you’ve being in my heart through out the night and in my prayers. Just a message to us that are in good health and condition, to always be thankful to our creator and the one in whom we believe coz i can’t just imagine what Jules and the kids would be going through before and during the op. Wish you quick recovery Grant.
5 Chris & Michelle Apr 1st, 2009 at 12:11 pm

Hi Grant, you have been in our thoughts and prayers and we are so happy to see that you have pulled through so well, Jules you have been in our thoughts, you must have gone through so much emotional stress. Our thougths remain with you and your family. Lots of love Chris
6 Sandi Apr 1st, 2009 at 2:44 pm

Hey Grant! you pulled through, how absolutely amazing! I know how hard this has been for your entire family. Continue soaking up the love! Big hugs to your boys - I know how much they miss their daddy! lol

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