Hey everyone, This is Genna, Shae’s younger sister. She asked me to compile the updates my mom and I have posted on social media over the last few days and post them here.
January 14, 2024
The other GoFundMe had some problems, so my friends Amy and Heather have organized a new one. Here is the link. I am only 2 days away from my second brain surgery! We barely made it out here to Denver, because of the weather, but we are here!
We appreciate all of your support, it’s taking a lot to be here and the expense of the surgery itself. They need me to stay out here for two weeks to make sure there are no complications. Then I will have a 10-day follow-up appointment with them where they will remove my staples and do an evaluation to clear me for the flight home. I also need to come back to CO in two months for a follow-up appointment.
I’m using a cane now because I have developed some mobility and balance issues. I’m losing the fine motor skills in my hands too and barely able to write with a pen. My ability to do math and keep track of time is gone right now, adding 2+5 is beyond me and time is confusing. There is short-term memory loss also. The headaches are nonstop because of the fluid blockage in my brain. Hopefully, this surgery will heal and restore those things or at least stop the progression and will greatly improve my quality of life.
January 15, 2024
Shae went into surgery around 1:40. Should be about 4-6 hours and then she’ll go directly to ICU. I’ll post updates as we get them.
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January 15, 2024
Shae is out of surgery! The doc said it was super smooth and that he thinks a lot of good was done today. We are now just waiting for Shae to wake up and be moved to the ICU to begin her recovery.
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January 15, 2024
Hello everyone, it’s Shae. Genna is helping me with my social media and updates, while I’m in the hospital and the beginning of recovery. I’m a little loopy with meds and I’m sleeping a lot, which is good. So far, the pain management is working, but my pain is really high which is why I am awake.
I wanted to come on and say thank you. My family has been reading me all the comments and messages. I feel so loved and blessed by all of you. 🥰 Thank you for your love encouragement and support. I can feel the prayers of God’s people lifting me up.
The medical team asked me what music I would like to hear when I woke up from surgery and they were playing worship. The ICU is close to visitors right now and I am alone. I’m doing okay. My vision is blurry so it hard for me to much right now, but I wanted to asked if anyone has a favorite quiet worship song I can play tonight. Or a favorite scripture? Genna will help me reply to everyone tomorrow. I just need some encouragement right now. 💜
January 16, 2024
Recovery is underway! Shae is stable and cleared to leave the ICU today. Her oxygen levels dropped pretty low last night but they were able to get her back up to normal. Shae being able to leave the ICU today is such a blessing. For her last surgery, it was three days before she was cleared. They will be moving her to the Neuro floor for monitoring.
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January 17, 2024
Shae Sobottke had a rough night. They thought she might recover faster because she’s so young, so they moved her after we left last night, but she lost a lot of CSF fluid during the surgery and was fragile when she went in. It’s taking a while longer for her to recover and she’s not drinking enough, so they added IV fluids and they moved her back to IV meds. After the meds, she immediately fell asleep. She will probably be there an extra day now. One of us will be able to stay with her tonight and advocate for her. Thank you all for your prayers and support. 💜 *Random hospital pic because I don’t have anything else and I’m too tired to figure it out.
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Right now Shae is resting after her rough night and is making plans for relaxing after she leaves the hospital. Recovery is moving forward but is a touch slow going after her lack of IV fluids last night. We are doing everything we can to keep her comfy and will give updates as needed.
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