Hi everyone, it's Alex!
I'm writing to update you on Sammy's surgery today. The day didn't start off too well.... they arrived at the hospital at 9:15 but it turned out they were told the wrong time and really didn't need to be there until 11:45 and she actually didn't get into surgery until 2:00. But finally after hours of waiting around she went in and everything went well. They put a camera in through her cute little innie/outtie belly button, as Sam likes to call it, and took another sample. Hopefully this one will FINALLY give us some answers!! She wasn't feeling too hot when she got out of surgery so she demanded lots of morphine. She's pretty drugged up right now, so that's good. (Although she must not be drugged up enough because she didn't break into song when she came out from being put under like when she had her ACL surgery... she belted out Bohemian Rapsody from start to finish, giving the nurses, my parents, and probably every patient in her hallway quite the laugh!)
She's spending the night at the hospital and can go home early tomorrow morning. She sounded ready to pass out when I talked to her a couple minutes ago, but she has her own room and a plasma TV to keep her occupied when she's not sleeping. When I asked her what she was watching she said "Ants." I asked her why she was watching kids movies instead of regular channels to which she replied, "I flipped through but didn't find the Food Network so Disney movies were the obvious way to go." Typical Sam.
The doctors didn't know when the test results would come in and they'd finally have answers for us, but hopefully it will be soon. I know Sam has written this also, but I know she really appreciates all the support she's been getting from everyone... as does our whole family. She's surrounded by a lot of loving people and I know it will continue to help. So keep the happy thoughts comin' cuz I miss my roommate here at school! :)
Sam sends lots of love!
......and me too!
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Thanks for the update Alex. Sammy is SO lucky to have the family she has.
Yes, thank you, Alex. We thought of your whole family all day yesterday. We still have the positive vibes going out from our end. We love you all!
Sammy,
We're glad your out of the surgery. We are all praying for you. Your loving, supportive family will help you through this.
Daly is praying for you too. She always talks about the speed boat in the pool everytime I say your name. Where she went really fast!!!
Thanks again Alex for keeping us updated. We check it all the time and your family is in our prayers.
Love
Joe, Sharon & Daly
Hey Sam!
Glad to hear everything went well yesterday! Thanks for keeping everyone updated!
Talk to you soon!
Linds
Alex, Cara gave me the blog address and we are glad to hear her surgery is over. Can you tell her I am not sure what she is majoring in but I think she should be a writer! She has a gift. We think of her every day and send our love. Cousin Melanie ,Joe, Jasmine , Sharif and Zach.
Hi Sammy! Glad to hear the surgrey went well! You are a Rock Star! And I want to hear some of this hospital performance.
Sam,
Your one tough cookie! I love you. I hope that sticky stuff comes off! If you need ask me I loveyou and I hope you get weel! Love you.
-Tony
Sammy,
Thanks for setting up this blog. Now I don't have to send you anonymous text messages! You are the toughest cookie I know. And you sing Bohemian Rhapsody! Who knew? You know now you have to sing it for us for xmas eve(thanks alex for that tidbit ;-)).
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay positive as we all are.
love you,
lisa
p.s. what are you going to name the puppy? :-)
Hey Sam,
I remember so vividly the days I coached you and Klemke at Springman...you were such a tough cookie then...one of the best I ever coached...I know you will be bring that same spirit and determination to your new battle. I am rooting for you Sam...my love and prayers are with you every day...if you need a puppy fix, I have a new golden retriever puppy (actually she's a year old now...got her to be a playmate for Brinkley)...but anyway, if you need a golden retriever fix, my number is: 847 687 1747....I'm just around the corner so I'll walk them over...
Be strong...
Love, Posner
Sammy,
We're thinking about you all the time. It takes a real strong girl as yourself to be going through all of this. Positive thoughts only. We'll check back often to see how you and your family are doing. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Your Cousin
Becky, "Bernie", & Little Eddie
Hey Sam,
Just wanted to let you know that we are all thinking of you. If you ever need anything, you know we're just around the corner. We send our love!!
The Rooks Family
Sam,
I just met you but your brother has so many great things to say about you - I wanted to send you my support. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Best wishes,
Samantha Eiseman (aka Miss Eiseman - Tony's teacher)
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