Latest update on Lola (Mrs. Ring) - 10-7-2010

Just got back home from the V.A. Hospital in Houston. Word: getting myself in good physical shape (sit-ups, push-ups, lifting weights, and 3 mile walks, et al) 12 weeks prior to going to Houston, helped me tremendously in seeing Lola through her ordeal. (whew!)

The surgery to remove the 2 brain tumors began this past thursday morning at 9:00 AM, finished at 2:00 PM and was sucessfull. Other than minor/temporary problems with her vision and memory, Lola came through the surgery like a Champ, and her mental condition and spirit is execellent.

Due to swelling caused by the surgery, which affected the motor function in her left leg, Lola does have issues walking, the V.A. is supplying a wheelchair and a walker. We're optimistic that as the swelling subsides, the motor function in her left leg will gradually improve the next few weeks, and she'll be walking fairly normally again soon.

Thanks for all your words of encouragement, and prayers et al, Lola sends you her love, and said to tell you all that she really appreciated the support.

If any of you have any questions, feel free to fire away, and i'll do my best to give you an answer, i'll be posting a few more updates, as soon I get them.

Great news!

Sounds like she'll recover splendidly.Great news Ring.

Really good to hear man, all the best on her recovery!

Great, great, great. Sounds like you married a toughie braod (the best kind)

Amazing how being fit helps isn't it?

really happy for you guys ring will continue to keep ya in the prayers

marbleheadmaui wrote:

Great, great, great. Sounds like you married a toughie braod (the best kind)

Amazing how being fit helps isn't it?

Yes Marble, Lola is a tough, no doubt about it, yet, she's the sweetest lady i've ever known.

Being fit and/or in shape makes all the difference in the world, it brings out the best in you, and sometimes you need to be at your very best. In a few weeks I might post a thread asking everyone what kind of workout they do. (if any)

cheers

Congrats ring that everything went well. Hope u and your family stay very strong and pull through everything u guys are going through.

great great great news!

Great news Ring. You honestly just put a smile on my face and made my day. Tc of her and yourself.

freakzilla316ftw wrote:

Great news Ring. You honestly just put a smile on my face and made my day. Tc of her and yourself.

I agree! I was worried when he posted about the surgery. Ring it sounds like all will be well for your family. If you have any questions about exercises for her affected side let me know. VERY HAPPY FOR YOU GUYS!

WinstonSmith wrote:

Sounds like she'll recover splendidly.Great news Ring.

+1

Fantastic news Ring.

Glad to hear it Ring... A big woohooo to you and your wife...

I'm pleased to hear that. May a speedy recovery follow.

BTW is she named after The Kinks song by any chance ?

Ali_1748 wrote:

BTW is she named after The Kinks song by any chance ?

No Ali, she was given the name a long time before "Lola" by the Kinks came out with that song, her grandmother was also a Lola. I do however sing the Kinks song to her from time to time, she likes it. Seems like there's another tune about "Lola" but right now I can't think who does it.

BTW, although Lola will have to use a wheelchair and a walker for a while, she's doing great, and just as feisty as ever.

Ring wrote:

Ali_1748 wrote:

BTW is she named after The Kinks song by any chance ?

No Ali, she was given the name a long time before "Lola" by the Kinks came out with that song, her grandmother was also a Lola. I do however sing the Kinks song to her from time to time, she likes it. Seems like there's another tune about "Lola" but right now I can't think who does it.

BTW, although Lola will have to use a wheelchair and a walker for a while, she's doing great, and just as feisty as ever.

Not a surprise. Attitude is everything!

Ring wrote:

Just got back home from the V.A. Hospital in Houston. Word: getting myself in good physical shape (sit-ups, push-ups, lifting weights, and 3 mile walks, et al) 12 weeks prior to going to Houston, helped me tremendously in seeing Lola through her ordeal. (whew!)

The surgery to remove the 2 brain tumors began this past thursday morning at 9:00 AM, finished at 2:00 PM and was sucessfull. Other than minor/temporary problems with her vision and memory, Lola came through the surgery like a Champ, and her mental condition and spirit is execellent.

Due to swelling caused by the surgery, which affected the motor function in her left leg, Lola does have issues walking, the V.A. is supplying a wheelchair and a walker. We're optimistic that as the swelling subsides, the motor function in her left leg will gradually improve the next few weeks, and she'll be walking fairly normally again soon.

Thanks for all your words of encouragement, and prayers et al, Lola sends you her love, and said to tell you all that she really appreciated the support.

If any of you have any questions, feel free to fire away, and i'll do my best to give you an answer, i'll be posting a few more updates, as soon I get them.

Lola is doing great today, (Thursday, Oct. 7th) she still had/has issues with walking mainly because after the brain surgery she no control over her left foot. Today however, she was able to move her toes on her left foot, and she's getting control back in the foot. With a little help from me or a cane, she can pretty much walk slowly on her own, get to the bathroom, move around the house et al. I'm thinking she's going to eventually make a full recovery, and be good as new.. more later, off to work..

Thanks again to all you guys who said prayers and words of encouragement, it was appreciated.

Good to hear, keep us updated. I'm sure she will be walking around in no time.

Great news. It reminds us of what's important in life. She sounds like a tough girl and i'm sure she'll be back to normal in no time.

Ring wrote:

Ring wrote:

Just got back home from the V.A. Hospital in Houston. Word: getting myself in good physical shape (sit-ups, push-ups, lifting weights, and 3 mile walks, et al) 12 weeks prior to going to Houston, helped me tremendously in seeing Lola through her ordeal. (whew!)

The surgery to remove the 2 brain tumors began this past thursday morning at 9:00 AM, finished at 2:00 PM and was sucessfull. Other than minor/temporary problems with her vision and memory, Lola came through the surgery like a Champ, and her mental condition and spirit is execellent.

Due to swelling caused by the surgery, which affected the motor function in her left leg, Lola does have issues walking, the V.A. is supplying a wheelchair and a walker. We're optimistic that as the swelling subsides, the motor function in her left leg will gradually improve the next few weeks, and she'll be walking fairly normally again soon.

Thanks for all your words of encouragement, and prayers et al, Lola sends you her love, and said to tell you all that she really appreciated the support.

If any of you have any questions, feel free to fire away, and i'll do my best to give you an answer, i'll be posting a few more updates, as soon I get them.

Lola is doing great today, (Thursday, Oct. 7th) she still had/has issues with walking mainly because after the brain surgery she no control over her left foot. Today however, she was able to move her toes on her left foot, and she's getting control back in the foot. With a little help from me or a cane, she can pretty much walk slowly on her own, get to the bathroom, move around the house et al. I'm thinking she's going to eventually make a full recovery, and be good as new.. more later, off to work..

Thanks again to all you guys who said prayers and words of encouragement, it was appreciated.

Exercise every part of her left side a couple times a day. I know she is probably going to rehab, but it should speed up the process. Move the Joints in her fingers, wrist, elbow, shoulder, leg, knee, ankle, and toes.

"Exercise every part of her left side a couple times a day. I know she is probably going to rehab, but it should speed up the process. Move the Joints in her fingers, wrist, elbow, shoulder, leg, knee, ankle, and toes."


Thanks for the advice bigbeast, right now Lola is doing so well, I doubt that she will need rehab. Everyday she's getting stronger, it's really amazing to see, I couldn't be happier with her progress. I will however try some of the exercises you've recommended.

Great news. May it long continue.