🏥 Surgery Day | Getting My Feeding Tube Stoma Closed! 🏥

[@kelseyirene7620]

I have never heard Ollie bark that much in the like 10 years I have been watching you guys! Haha! I guess he is getting a little more spunky in his retirement!

[@victorialehman6604]

So happy for you Mary!!! Also... I'm so thankful to hear from you about not just rolling over and accepting what one doctor says or treatment plan...or how one doctor decided to treat you like.... Super super true that kind people are nice!!!!!! I hate the feeling of leaving an appointment that your disrespected and made to feel inadequate or less than when you are expressing your thoughts and opinions.

[@kristinwallace6551]

So happy you got your surgery done, Mary. Hope you heal fast. I just got my port a cath, Portabella; placed on Monday so I am healing and standing in solidarity with you. Sending love.

[@sandimartin8394]

Thankful Mary is on the mend from this much needed surgery🥰

[@vickioliver7948]

I hope your recovery is smooth! Baby Elijah is the best medicine for Mama Mary!!! 🙂

[@bellamerlo3750]

So proud of you Mary you’ve got this your so strong and brave praying for a speedy recovery

[@cassandrafaith6470]

So happy mary made it through surgery good. Been praying she had a safe surgery

[@haileyhudson4157]

Okay, that “dear feeding tube hole” made me emotional! So happy for you!

[@Jen-zz7nv]

Glad everything went well and your able to recover at home with your precious family.

[@penelopepolinsneemeyer4757]

I’m so glad that you’re hole free again, Mary xxxxxxxxx

[@sheilablackwell6785]

🎉Happy Mary’s surgeon got to the ♥️ of the matter 🎊🎈🎉 Praying for speedy recovery.🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻

[@janaye7iverson]

When Peter said ‘today’s the day’ in my head I was like- the sun is shining, the tank is clean and we are getting outta here arrg the tank is clean. Finishing the blog now, So happy for you Mary! I can’t believe after so many years of watching you and your family all that has changed for you 🎉

[@michellehamilton1132]

I am glad Mary did well. I love Ollie! ❤

[@joannabrown2829]

So happy you got that done. Hugs and prayers as you recover

[@carolyn9157]

Bless your heart for the surgery and to a healthy life.

[@keric3673]

Glad that chapter is over! The best part is right before the anesthesia kicks in!!

[@alli_went_bonkers]

I agree...”peds” docs are just more caring! Congrats on this chapter (i.e. feeding tube hole) being closed!😘

[@dianefitzpatrick4250]

So happy for you Mary!! God bless and prayers for quick healing!

[@brenna3743]

Mary hun watching this made me cry. Such a sweet victory! After watching you be so sick and throwing up all those NG tubes from hard coughing! Now into a season of sweet respite is so amazing. I’m so happy for you and look forward to the next seasons to come! Watching you and Peter become parents has been amazing. Praying for speedy healing! Sending love and prayers. Thank you for sharing your journey. ❤🎉😊

[@heidiyoule6721]

So glad you were finally able to get this taken care of. I agree, heating pad whenever I'm sick, especially when I'm in pain...helps the most. Elijah is adorable💕God Bless your family.

[@TaliyahMC]

I am so grateful that you were able to get this finished and also just a day surgery!!!! That alone shows the progress of your health. Previously you would have stayed in the hospital just for surgery recovery....Blessings! And the gas puts you to sleep so they can intubate you and get you fully off to sleep....it happens so fast...:)

[@9384cows]

So happy that you were finally able to have your surgery. You should have never had to wait so long. Hope you have a very quick recovery. Wishing you all a fun and wonderful Holiday Season, especially with Elijah. Have Fun! And Merry Christmas!

[@veredben-avraham6598]

Oh my gosh, I have chronic medical issues and live for my heating pad. I think the warmth relaxes the body which makes it easier to endure pain. Glad you are finally done with your feeding tube. You need to throw a little party after the anaesthesia is done with!

[@morganprecious51]

I just love Harry. Praying 🙏

[@helenneemeyer1602]

Yeah the tube is gone, 🎵 the tube is gone! 🎶 Congratulations! Prayers for a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹

[@genavievehernandez3027]

Hope u have a speedy recovery Mary!!!! Elijah is super cute.

[@sheenatozier8343]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Praying for Mary's recovery.

[@miatfitz]

Bye bye feeding tube.. you did great work keeping Mary nourished but it's time go. What a joyful positive video...just what I needed today. Elijah is growing so quickly his baby babble is adorable. Blessings and hugs from Tasmania .

[@kimcwhite6509]

Gosh Mary, I remember the beginning of your feeding tube adventures. Remember the NG tube, throwing it up and falling on the stairs? I think it was all in the same video. I felt so bad for you, coughing and throwing up with that gaggy thing in your throat. You were SO so sick back then. It's so wonderful to see you feeling better with Trikafta👏 Mary you're so brave to be video'd after surgery! Most of us can't even talk. Glad you got your stoma closed. Take care💜

[@imogenoliver]

Yay!!!! I’m so glad it’s all closed up now Mary and that you guys can finally say goodbye to that season of life. Like you said in the last video, I originally found you guys when I first discovered my special interest or medicine and chronic illnesses and everything that comes along with that so thankyou for sharing the end of the feeding tube journey. I also realised a few months ago that I found your channel maybe a few weeks before Mary had her feeding tube placed so it really does feel like the end of the beginning for me ☺️.

[@lorikean3405]

So glad all went well!

[@summerfun20111]

I was here when you got your feeding tube, and I am here for the end if it. ❤️

[@Lyn4817]

Mary I could agree more. After having 50+ surgeries over my 69 years of life, anaesthesia is the best part of surgery. I have only ever had two bad anaesthetics, both were by female anesthesiologists. A two hour surgery is a big surgery, I am thinking it was more like microsurgery. I can still remember the chloroform anaesthesia I was given when I was four years old to have my tonsils removed, I kid you not. I cried my heart out I was so scared and all I had was my Koala bear my Aunt and Uncle had given me. The frustrating part is that while you have a cute little heart dressing, it doesn't do justice to what happened internally. That's what I hate about day surgery and they always seem to down play what's been done. Yet it will take time to recover from it. Please do as you've been advised post surgical which I hope includes not picking Elijah up or carrying him, just for awhile. Heat packs or ice are amazing to help cope with pain. I need my bi-lateral knee replacements revised as they are now 22 years old and problematic but being in the post C19 phase here in Australia, my inner voice is screaming to not go into hospital let alone have the surgeries. Wishing you a speedy recovery and please, take it easy for awhile.

[@jeans.5756]

Happy day it’s closed!!! stay healthy Mary!!!

[@carolynhall1302]

So glad you've had the surgery x

[@Mandi___]

I’m so happy for you to get this closure with your feeding tube. I don’t know if I’ll ever be completely ready to get rid of my daughters button. She currently takes 80% of her necessary calories by mouth but uses the tube for 100% of her meds.

[@garrickgarcia7663]

Your ad read reminded me that I finally ordered a Hero dispenser! I’ve wanted one ever since you talked about it and I finally got one. I’m so thankful that I heard about it from you!

[@mguthrie4271]

So grateful it is done! And as usual you two are champs!

[@felicialovesnkotb]

I've never seen Mary so happy to be in a hospital. LOL Sweet Harry at the end of the video. he really wanted some love.

[@SweetThing]

Well, Peter could have had Harry "love" on him and keep the animals & baby off Mary's wound. A Pack 'N Play is so helpful when babies are squirmy and all over the place at this exploring age..

[@EllyMae48]

Am glad it’s over. I second the heating pad. I’m laying in my bed with one now but we call it a hot water bottle in the UK. I find them hotter than heat pads. Definitely help with my pain

[@kherb999]

So happy for you. Prayers for a quick recovery

[@nicnaknoc]

I remember when you got the feeding tube and it saved your life - so happy to now see it go and no longer be needed.

[@johnsonfamilyvidsvlogs3745]

Prayers 🙏

[@emporesszia]

Your heart bandage is like a My Little Pony cutie mark! Prayers for speedy recovery!

[@sandyfreyman3501]

Glad it all went well. 👍 Have a fast recovery , prayers for that!.

[@nf8367]

Always try to get the first procedure of the day, you will be way less likely to be delayed. Glad to hear it went well.

[@lindad1195]

I’m glad it’s closed and over with! I pray you’ll heal quickly and the least amount of discomfort!

[@sandracollins7938]

Harry wants to take care of you Mary-------glad all went well. God Bless

[@butterflystickerz2615]

I'm getting my port out in about 18 days.

[@FullTimePatient37]

Hope you will recover well and have good results ♥️♥️♥️

[@CompleteInJesus]

So happy for you! I have had a gtube for 10+ years. I will need it for life. Your journey is interesting to see though different than mine. We are actually making a video about my husband changing my button soon!

[@FullTimePatient37]

I hope surgery goes well Hun ❤️ I've fought our system two years to remove a faulty device from my chest and to replace the device in my brain cuz it no longer works..the delay made me decline so much 😖

[@tayloralvord1976]

On 11/16 I also had surgery. I had complications from surgery and because of the complications from surgery I was admitted into the hospital

[@karynahern970]

Feel better soon Mary💜🙏

[@RogalaSandra]

Prayers for a quick recovery! 😊

[@brynnejewell1275]

So glad it went well!!🥳

[@thetoothfairy7688]

I constantly use my weat pillows when I feel pain. Like Mary said it really distract (and help I imagine) against the pain). I love the heat spreading through me. I’ve read that you should NOT use it if you got a sprain or somethinge like it though. The best thing is that you can put the pillow in the freezer to if you need a gentle way to keep an area cold or if it’s too hot outside.

[@thatswhatshesaid14]

When you said you hadn't eaten or drank yet so it wasn't *hand gesture*.... I felt that deep in my soul. My jtube is a leaker for sure..... so glad you found a surgeon to help you! 🙌 Now let the unholy jokes ensue!!! ☺️

[@pattyespinoza1217]

Take it easy, sweet girl…God’s gotcha!❤

[@colleensmith8414]

So glad your finally getting your surgery Mary ipray you recover quickly

[@cevsunkist]

So happy your surgery went well, rest and heal well ♥

[@candacevandeventer2456]

Happy you finally got that done! I think Ollie is jealous….

[@manhaslife9467]

Congratulations...may God 🙏 gives u complete health and speedy recovery from surgery ameen

[@Emma_Rose_24]

Same! Don’t know if you actually read comments but the last surgery I had was an ankle surgery for an OCD…the lat thing I remember before I went to sleep was saying…”wow, that’s nice”… those guy’s have the best drugs! My fav part to Mary!

[@lorieparkes2111]

Blessings to you and your beautiful family. ❤ Lorie. Boston is very cold today!

[@gthornton3]

Sending hearing prayers y’all’s way. So happy the surgery is over.

[@Hez99]

My son had his feeding tube removed (surgically) and I swear it was one of his harder surgeries! Sending prayers your way.

[@Dptmax]

Best ending ever ❤️

[@Hazeleyesx2]

I love how Harry is taking care of you. Elijah too!

[@OgramRavot21]

Love the soft pink masks & matching. Now pink n blue

[@freehugs8670]

let me remark that your bedroom is is cool and your baby is super sweet and intelligent, glad you are at home already healing from the procedure

[@alex2934]

Congrats Mary ! I am sending all my love to you. 👋🏻 from Italy.

[@fralinsandfriends]

Praise God you're finally rid of that for good. I'll pray you have a quick and not too painful recovery. 😁😁👋👋💖💖

[@biddiemutter3481]

I'm so glad that it's happened. Well done Elijah xx I hope you are healing well

[@maddieadams75]

Excited for you Mary. ❤

[@meganashcraft7311]

I started watching your vlogs 5 years ago when my own journey with chronic pancreatitis started. I have been using a feeding tube for just under 2 years. I have finally been able to try feeding fully by mouth. I hope to be where you are in few months, closing that chapter of my life. I hope you and your family have a lovely holiday season! Thanks for sharing so much with us.

[@ReyOfLight]

Such a relief you finally got that feeding tube stoma dealt with! Hope you won’t need to have a feeding tube again and that the site won’t cause you any more issues now ❤

[@nathantatosian280]

Hi Mary and peter good luck Mary

[@BNHAalltheway]

Glad everything went well

[@bethannslusser4254]

How exciting for you Mary! I felt the same way when I was able to have my tunnel catheter removed! I used it for hemodialysis. Also when I had my peritoneal catheter removed from my belly when I was able to stop peritoneal dialysis. It was life changing for me! So wonderful to not need it anymore! I know that you feel the same way!

[@mmmmlllljohn]

Take it easy, Mary … did the doc say no lifting Elijah? Praying for no more issues with that little hole! Your little guy was going for the remote… typical huh?! 😘❤️🇨🇦

[@katherineaustin2477]

God bless you mary

[@amybranham2674]

God bless you cf friend, get better soon big hugs....❤

[@kitty839]

Sending love vibes 🥰

[@tdecker2937]

Yay, Mary! Just another step/reminder of your improved health post Trikafka.

[@OgramRavot21]

Well wishes and hope this time it heals up completely and I hope you feel better soon 💜💜💜

[@weirdokelly2.048]

Ollie ❤️ congrats what a complete 180 from where you were headed to this. It's just amazing 😍

[@grahamwhite2771]

Hi Mary, so glad your op went well. May i ask what your lung function is at the moment? Take care and God Bless you and your family.

[@Joyce-dd3fm]

So happy your surgery went well!

[@annaverhaegh6712]

Woohoo!!! 🥳💐❤️🎆🎆🎊 Such a huge relief and a blessing. So glad it went well. Elijah's so adorable 😍

[@curtisbemis6640]

Many prayers for the frey life , love you all🙏🙏🙏💙💙💙

[@maddiexsaurus]

not me about to cry during your feeding tube hole goodbye 🤣

[@jenandjax]

I am possibly getting a j tube in a few months. Any suggestions or advice as someone who's been through it? Thanks Mary!

[@Uniquelyyours1]

Yay, Mary, so happy for you.

[@saphira4627]

I'm so glad it went well, now enjoy the Christmas season!

[@marilan3455]

So glad it all went well! I know y’all are relieved that it’s over. 😅

[@Pearlyglitter]

The mask before general surgery is just "pre-oxygenation", where you breathe in oxygen before they intubate you. The anesthesia is put in the IV. So happy that you finally got the stoma closed :)

[@susanharris1285]

Glad this is one of many more things you can get rid of, yea🥰

[@ruthmeyer5415]

Cheering: Go, Mary! Go, Mary! So thankful the surgery went well, and praying recovery goes equally well. Excited to get my "Take The Next Step" tote bag and "Do What You Think You Can't Do" water bottle for Christmas! :D Fight on, Freys!

[@kristy1714]

I have identity stuff from my bank does the same thing, I am one of those people who was affected by identity theft from applying for a job from Facebook! I hope you heal fast!!!!

[@ServiceDogRosie]

Wait, how did the close that robotically with 1 keyhole incision that's awesome