I asked Ryan's permission to post a support thread for him and his wife, Patty.

Ryan's wife had a debilitating back injury that has left her incapacitated and in severe chronic pain. Ryan is her husband, best friend, lover, primary breadwinner, and primary caregiver. Patty was receiving some pain relief recently from an implanted catheter that steadily releases medication. But a careless homeworker caused her to abruptly lose this catheter. Since then, Ryan has been trying to keep Patty comfortable with pain meds., but these are only keeping her heavily sedated.

On, Monday, 1/24, the surgeon will reinsert the tunnelled epidural catheter. This will be placed in her epidural space in her cervical spine with no sedation. At this time, this device has offered Patty the most effective form of pain relief currently available.

Ryan has stressed that they've been through much worse times. He realises this is just a day by day thing. But their main concern and hope is for a successful catheter implant and some relief from her chronic pain.

Ryan and Patty, I'm asking God to successfully guide the surgeon's hands, relieve Patty's pain as much as possible, and give Ryan the needed strength and rest for the days ahead. Ryan, please be careful on that long drive back and forth. (((Hugs)))

God bless you both, Ryan and Patty. Please let us know how you are both doing. We care.

(((((((((Ryan)))))))))

All our thoughts and prayers are with you both....The angels are watching over you and are there to ease your pain........HUGGGGGGGGGSSSSSSSSSS

Nancy

Ryan & Patty,

Will put both of you in our Church Prayer Book and the Congregation will hold you both Up this weekend.

Best wishes for a spedy proceedure and a quicker recovery.

Ryan and Patty... You are in my deepest thoughts and Prayers God Bless You Both!!! Take Care

Ryan and Patty... we are one big family here and I know that you will have all of our thoughts and prayers with you during this trial. I sincerely hope and pray that the surgery goes well and that Patty will once again have effective pain control. We miss you around here!

Darcy

Ryan & Patty..

I am with you all the way. Ryan you know I can relate to what you are going through.. My thoughts will be with both of you.

((((HUGS))))

Ryan and Patty - My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hopefully this will ease the pain you are going through. Please keep us posted.

Hugs!

Ryan and Patty, I'm keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers. I truly hope that this procedure is successful in giving Patty the relief she needs.

Ryan & Patty,

May God's loving hand and great wisdom give Patty the freedom from pain her body cries out for and the peace in your hearts knowing He loves you.

God bless you both!

Lots of good thoughts and wishes for a VERY SMOOTH procedure, Patty!

My thoughts are with your family. Here's to hoping everything goes smoothly and the EMT gets a swift kick in the rear end!!

Ryan & Patty you are both in our prayers that when they reinsert the catherter it is a success and that Patty will be pain free.

Thanks for posting Marie

God Bless

Ryan and Patty, I'm so sorry to hear of your ordeal. I had a very short term and minor back injury many years ago which gave me a new respect for anyone suffering from back pain. Patty you're fortunate to have such a caring and loving husband to help see you through this. Ryan, you're such a hero!

May the Lord bless you and keep you! May He show His Face to you and be gracious to you! And may He look upon you kindly and give you His PEACE!

Just remember, God never gives us MORE then we can handle. *We love you both*