****WCGreen Update -- Sunday January 12, 2014****

[CaliforniaPeggy]

From his wife Laurie via Facebook:

They took Chris to the OR to do his trach (tracheostomy), so they had to put him under. It is supposed to be more comfortable and more effective in O2 delivery.
He has only opened his eyes momentarily, with no recognition.
Thanks again from the bottom of my heart for all the prayers and well wishes.


Just FYI: Tracheostomies are done when the patient is going to be artificially ventilated for more than a few days. It is a lot easier on the throat and the vocal cords. He had already had one done back in 2004, during his long, severe illness then. You could see the scar in some of his pictures.

[MarianJack]

1. All the best to he & his family!

PEACE!

[nadinbrzezinski]

2. Thanks and yes, you are correct on trachs

[csziggy]

3. Sending best wishes and good vibes to WCGreen and his family

[CherokeeDem]

4. Will keep him in my thoughts...

Best wishes for a full recovery and peace to his family.

[warrior1]

5. sending healing vibes

[pacalo]

6. Thank you, CalPeggy!

I hope Laurie is doing okay.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. I think she is, my dear pacalo...

The last time I talked to her on the phone, she said she was hanging on to her sense of optimism, and I could tell she was doing that.

She misses him terribly, of course...

She is taking care of herself, eating well, and getting enough rest.

Thanks for your good thoughts...

[pacalo]

12. That's good to hear!

You're the best, CP.

[spanone]

7. ....

[denbot]

8. Vibes for WC Green

And for his family and friends.

[Aerows]

9. He is so much worse off than I am

I hope he gets better. I almost feel ashamed for interjecting my own idiocy.

I hope he gets better!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. Don't go there, my dear Aerows...

We all have burdens to bear. ALL of us. It doesn't matter how big or small they may seem to someone else; WE must bear them.

Take care of yourself, sweetie, and talk all you want about it. It helps all of us...



I think he will get better, but it's going to take some time.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

28. you're a gem, my dear California Peggy.

That is the most wonderful reply. So kind and so true.

I'm sending vibes for WCGreen

And thankful thoughts for all the truly good people here.

[Skittles]

13. appreciate you adding your expertise, Ms. Peggy

wishing the best for WCGreen

[magical thyme]

14. more healing vibes to WCGreen...

thank you for the update! Hope you are feeling better as well.

[malaise]

15. Thanks

Sending good vibes

[Hassin Bin Sober]

16. Keeping fingers crossed tight.

[livetohike]

17. Holding positive thoughts for you WCGreen and family

[nenagh]

18. More healing vibes and best wishes...

For Chris and family.

[LoisB]

19. Best wishes to Chris.

[greatlaurel]

20. Best wishes to Chris and his family.

Good vibes to them from Ohio.

[LeftishBrit]

21. Best thoughts!

[brer cat]

22. Sending good vibes

and hoping for a full recovery.

[madrchsod]

23. thanks for the update

[ReRe]

24. Thanks so much for updating us...

... on WCGreen. I've thinking and praying and thinking and praying and wondering how he is doing.

Gentle kisses and hugs to WC, and to his family. I am sure there is a Guardian Angel in his midst.

[calimary]

25. Damn.

Really appreciate the update, CaliforniaPeggy! Thanks so much for keeping everybody posted. This sounds like a long rough slog. Let's all keep good thoughts going for Chris and Laurie!

[hrmjustin]

26. Prayers ascending.

[kestrel91316]

27. I've been out of the loop. What happened to him???

[Boomerproud]

30. He had double lung transplant surgery last week.

A long road to recovery.

[kestrel91316]

36. Oh my. I think I remember something about him needing that a while back.

[shraby]

29. Good luck W.C. you're missed here..get better!

[nolabear]

31. Hang tight guys.

[niyad]

32. thank you for the update, peggy. was just wondering how he is doing. healing vibes continue

for wcgreen and you, as long as needed.

[Hekate]

33. Another little prayer for our friend....

Thanks so much Peggy -- you continue to get better too. I've had 3 shoulder surgeries, and while they're no picnic, the relief was outstanding. All the best to you.

Hekate

[kentuck]

34. Our thoughts...

[GreenPartyVoter]

35. Thank you for the update, Peggy!