Read The Updates Date Time Description 11/23/2005 11:00 am Update November 23, 2005 from May 23, 2005. Yes, another significant amount of time has passed since I wrote an update for everyone. Do rest assured that if any major change happens I will make s...... 05/27/2005 7:00 am Update May 23, 2005 from January 1, 2005. It's been a significant amount of time since I've been able to provide anyone with an e-mail update on Barbie's status. I wish I could've written one soon...... 01/07/2005 4:00 pm Update from September 22nd to December 30, 2004 I hope everyone has had a great Thanksgiving, and Christmas holiday so far, and hope you all have a great New Year! I wish I could say that my time...... 09/22/2004 9:00 am September 22nd update from June 15th. I had hoped to get an update before this, but a series of events and an overwhelming schedule this past summer has kept me from writing any updates. Initiall...... 08/16/2004 6:00 pm Hello all (Again! I hope the links and email address is right this time!), Sorry this is not an update from Lenny, but I wanted you all to know about this fundraiser for Barbie this weekend. Dan...... 06/17/2004 9:00 am June 15th update from March 21st As I typed that, I realize how long it has been since I have had an opportunity to sit down and write an update! Since I haven’t put out an emergency update you...... 03/25/2004 7:30 am March 21, 2004 Update from Feb 6th It has been quite a while since I sent out an update. A lot has transpired, most of it reasonable progress for Barbie, but still a few glitches. I also starte...... 02/06/2004 4:00 pm February 6th Update from February 1st I am pleased to report that Barbie was discharged from the Hospital late Wednesday afternoon. Barbie still has some congestion, but the extensive chest PT h...... 02/02/2004 8:00 am February 1st Update from January 18th Well, our progress has had a set back. Last week Barbie was having some difficulty with congestion and taking deep breaths. Monday night Barbie felt she ...... 01/20/2004 8:00 am January 18th Update from December 5th Well, I have been feeling guilty not having written an update for so long. I do apologize, it’s not intentional I have been busy. I should update you from ...... 12/30/2003 10:00 am Season's greetings to everyone! Lenny has prepared a Christmas Card that we have posted on Barbie's website. If you just click on the following link you will go directly there: ...... 12/15/2003 10:00 pm Moved website to www.BarbieAmburgey.org Click Here To View Our Christmas Card...... 12/08/2003 7:30 am December 5, 2003 Update from November 1st. Hopefully, all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. The time since the last update has been very busy for all of us. Barbie has continued to ...... 10/29/2003 7:00 am October 29, 2003 Update from October 15th Greetings, today I have something significant to report to all. On Sunday, Barbie called me into our room and said ‘see that’? I said ‘what’ am I lookin...... 10/16/2003 10:00 am October 15, 2003 Update from October 2nd. It’s quite early in the morning, won’t tell you how early but it’s early. I’m up now for a while. It is also pouring out, with high winds so I need to c...... 10/02/2003 11:00 am September 29, 2003 Update from September 1st (actually I just finished it this morning, you’ll know why when you read it – October 2nd) Many positive things have happened for Barbie over the pa...... 09/01/2003 5:00 pm September 1, 2003 Update from August 4th Barbie has been stable since I wrote the last update. We have had a few snags, but nothing serious. A lot of activity has happened on the ‘business end...... 08/05/2003 2:00 pm August 4, 2003 update from July 18th. It seemed like yesterday since for me since I wrote an update for everyone, but as I look at the date I have been ‘tardy’ in doing so, so I apologize to all. ...... 07/17/2003 8:00 am July 17, 2003 - Update from July 3, 2003 Much as I had reported on July 3rd is still the state of affairs. Barbie has been stable, but suffering from severe muscle spasms. Barbie has an appoin...... 07/03/2003 1:30 pm July 3, 2003 - Update from June 21 I really can’t believe that I have written over a hundred updates! On to the important things… Barbie has been well since the last update although her lung is...... 06/23/2003 7:00 am June 21, 2003 -- 5 am – Update from June 13th It has been a while since I have been able to get out an update to all of you, but since Barbie has been home it has been very busy with a few added co...... 06/13/2003 10:00 am June 13, 2003 – 6:00 am Great news…Barbie actually came home yesterday afternoon! The final parts of B-Pap machine arrived early. I got most of my training done the day before and was able to fini...... 06/12/2003 10:30 am June 12, 2003 – 4:30 am It has been a while since I have been able to get out an update, sorry for that. I started one yesterday, but we had a power failure. I also couldn’t cook Barbie’s lunch s...... 06/06/2003 7:30 am June 6, 2003 – 3:30 am The last couple of days have been very busy for me and I have returned from Boston late, and have not had extra time to write an update, but I know all of you understand. T...... 06/03/2003 7:30 am June 2, 2003 – 11 pm. Barbie transferred to Spaulding Rehabilitation Facility in Boston this afternoon. She did not want to go, she felt good this morning, her lungs were clear, Barbie wanted to ...... 06/02/2003 7:30 am June 2, 2003 – 5 am Yesterday was Barbie’s best day yet. Chest PT by the respiratory staff produced very little congestion. Her lungs sounded clear and Barbie’s volume was very good. We got h...... 05/31/2003 10:30 am May 30, 2003 6:15 pm Well, I have been in the hospital since early this morning dealing with the issues surrounding Barbie being moved to a chronic care facility vs. rehabilitation facility. I ...... 05/30/2003 7:30 am May 30, 2003 -- 6 am This is going to a short update, to let all know what is happening. First, Barbie is still in the ICU unit at Leominster. She has had some further up’s and down’s as some o...... 05/27/2003 7:30 am Hello All, Sorry about these three updates, had a little web site glitch over the long weekend, looks to be solved now. Nancy and I did get to see Barbie at Leominster ICU Sat Sun and Mon, and she...... 05/23/2003 7:30 am May 23, 2003 – 5am Yesterday went better for Barbie, but she still has a ways to go. I got in to see her right after I left Ben and Becky off at school and went in to finish lesson plans for the ...... 05/22/2003 7:30 am May 22, 2003 - 4 am Yesterday was a very long day for me, and things did not go well for Barbie. The pulmonary doctor decided to move up the bronchoscopy procedure and do it in the ICU unit acco...... 05/21/2003 8:00 am May 21, 2003 -- 5 am Yesterday was a very busy day, we started at 4 am to get ready for Barbie’s day of testing in Boston. The results were some very good news and some not so great news. ...... 05/19/2003 1:00 pm May 19, 2003 Update April 29th – May 19, 2003 (due to an email snafu, the update covering April 29-May 13th written on May 11th was lost so it is here, combined and preceding the one I wrote earl...... 05/16/2003 9:30 am Hello All, Lenny has been very busy and hasn’t had a chance to finish an update but he is in the process of writing one and will get that out soon. Barbie is still facing difficulties. Her sister...... 04/29/2003 1:00 pm Monday April 28, 2003 11:30 pm I have a few minutes now to up-date everyone on the past weeks activity, I was on vacation from school, but I just didn’t have any time to write any updates during th...... 04/29/2003 9:00 am Monday April 28, 2003 11:30 pm I have a few minutes now to up-date everyone on the past weeks activity, I was on vacation from school, but I just didn’t have any time to write any updates during th...... 04/22/2003 7:30 am April 19, 2003 – 6 am --- April 21, 2003 My new objective is to finish a week of work! My second objective is to roll the roof off my observatory and see if all of my instruments still work. T...... 04/14/2003 11:00 am April 14, 2003 -- 4:30 am I have a few minutes so I thought I would try to get out a short update to all. Barbie is still dealing with a cold, congestion and temperature control problems from la...... 04/08/2003 10:00 am April 7, 2003 – 5:30 Am Greetings to everyone, Ben, Becky and I went to Maine Saturday morning to attend the fundraiser for Barbie that Stu, Vicky and Fran organized among the Sunday River communit...... 04/02/2003 8:30 am April 2, 2003 Wednesday – 4 am Well, it seems that no matter when I start my day it fill up without time to get off any updates. If I have any time, it is only in the early morning, so here I am...... 04/01/2003 4:00 pm Hello everyone, According to my conversations with Lenny and Nancy all is going well with Barbie. They have started to settle into a routine with home health aids there every day. Barbie’s sister...... 03/28/2003 7:00 am March 27, 2003 10:30 pm Greetings All, I do apologize for the delay in an update, I didn’t mean to leave anyone ‘hanging’ but unfortunately I have been very busy with events since Barbie was hospi...... 03/25/2003 7:00 am March 25, 2003 Dear Friends of Barbie and Len, It’s well over three months since you began reading the updates that Len has been writing so faithfully telling us about Barbie’s fight to gain bac...... 03/23/2003 12:00 pm March 22, 2003 – 7:30 pm Well, I guess I should have known that things were going just a little too well. The long and short of it is that I just left Leominster Hospital and that is where Barbie ...... 03/17/2003 8:30 am March 16, 2003 – 5:00 am – March 17, 2003 The past few days have really been hectic. Nancy and I have interviewed several people that have applied to serve as Barbie’s personal care attendants. ...... 03/13/2003 8:00 am March 13, 2003 – 5:30 am The past couple of days have been very busy for us. A parade of visiting nurses and home health care workers provided for her “home care” status have been arriving and we...... 03/11/2003 8:30 am March 11, 2003 – 5:30 am Yesterday was an incredibly exciting day for all of us. Barbie is home! I guess that says it all. We are all happy campers… It was a very, very busy day. Barbie’s ...... 03/10/2003 7:30 am March 9, 2003 – 9 pm Well, it has been a long time since I have written an update, but it seems like yesterday for me. The entire last six days have been a whirlwind of final preparations for Ba...... 03/10/2003 4:00 am March 9, 2003 – 9 pm Well, it has been a long time since I have written an update, but it seems like yesterday for me. The entire last six days have been a whirlwind of final preparations for Ba...... 03/06/2003 3:00 pm Here we go again... I'm sending the 2 most recent messages again, combined here - they both crashed while being sent and I know that all of you have not received both of them, so here goes... Lenn...... 03/06/2003 1:30 pm Hello Again, Lenny's email address should read lla@net1plus.com. Thanks....... 03/06/2003 1:00 pm Hello All, Lenny will try to do a full update later today - he is currently sitting in traffic in the snow storm in Boston. He is asking for a little help with house cleaning this Saturday. No ma...... 03/05/2003 7:30 am Hello All, Barbie’s sister Betsy asked me to post this. As we go forward we will probably be looking to incorporate a section of the web site to help coordinate this schedule. Lenny plans to send...... 03/04/2003 8:00 am Hello all, Lenny is busy with preparing the house for Barbie to come home. I'm sure he will have another update soon. We are currently looking for to hire personal care attendants for Barbie. ...... 03/03/2003 7:30 am March 3, 2003 – 5 am Taking a little break here, I’ve actually been up for quite a while completing paper work and applications for assistance. I went to be early last night when I got back from ...... 02/28/2003 7:00 am February 28, 2003 – 2:30 am No, I don’t stay up all night. I went to bed last night at 9:30, completely exhausted from the week’s activity. I simply have not required more than 5 hours sleep. ...... 02/26/2003 5:00 pm 2/26/03 Hello all, Barbie is doing fine and Lenny will have an update shortly. Seems that March 10th is coming up faster than we all realized. Lenny has been out straight trying to get the ar...... 02/24/2003 8:00 am February 22, 2003 – 5 am. Well, yesterday was quite a trip, literally. We made it to the Van dealers, and after looking at the available vans, we did make a basic decision. Subject to explainin...... 02/21/2003 10:00 am February 21, 2003 – 5:30 am Yesterday I had my ‘physical stretching’ exam and I did pass Ok, at least Barbie said it was Ok, and that is the real “acid test”. Stephanie the physical therapist who...... 02/20/2003 8:00 am February 20, 2003 – 5 am I did get in early yesterday, despite snow removal activities that turned route 128 into a ‘parking lot’. Barbie did sleep well, but was still tired. I went through the...... 02/19/2003 7:30 am February 19, 2003 – 5:30 am When we arrived yesterday Barbie did look a little tired, and was being fed lunch by one of the nurses aides. She was very glad to see Sue and the twins. Ben and Beck...... 02/18/2003 10:30 am February 16th – February 18, 2003 – 9:00 am Barbie had a good day on the 16th she had slept well, and I spent a good part of the day with her. She doesn’t like the hospital food (guess that is a ...... 02/15/2003 8:00 pm February 15, 2003 5:00 am I called in yesterday morning to see what time Barbie was scheduled for the exploratory procedure to find the cause of the bleeding in her colon. Surprise, they did it ...... 02/14/2003 7:00 am February 14, 2003 – 5:30 am Happy Valentine day to all of you, I hope everyone has a great day. I will spend most of it today with Barbie. I went in yesterday as early as I could to see Barbie...... 02/13/2003 7:00 am February 12, 2003 –10:30 pm I headed off to Boston right after I took Ben and Becky to school. Before I got to Boston Medical, I had called Barbie’s nurse to let her know I would be in early. L...... 02/12/2003 4:00 pm Hello all, As you can see from Lenny’s update, Barbie is entering yet one more twist on this road to her recovery. Nancy and I have tried to think about what all of us can do, and we have spoken w...... 02/12/2003 7:00 am February 11, 2003 – 11 pm Well, today did not exactly turn out as I expected. I really guess I should expect the unexpected as being routine. I did finish the legal aspects of a trust for Barb...... 02/11/2003 7:30 am February 11, 2003 – 5 am I didn’t go into Boston yesterday, my cold was still bothering me, the forecasted snow for Boston yesterday simply means a “parking lot” for the Mass pike, and I would neve...... 02/10/2003 7:00 am February 9, 2003 – 11 pm Got in to see Barbie a little earlier today and she was very tired, didn’t sleep well last night at all. She told me she had been very thirsty all night, and still was. ...... 02/09/2003 1:00 pm February 8, 2003 – 5 pm I didn’t go to see Barbie yesterday because of my cold, I did talk with her on the phone and shared the news that Madeline was home and doing fine. We are both very glad ...... 02/07/2003 8:00 am February 7, 2003 – 5:30 am As I didn’t see Barbie yesterday, your update today is from a phone call to her nurse, but all good news. Barbie had her TRACHEA TUBE COMPLETELY REMOVED YESTERDAY MORN...... 02/06/2003 7:30 am February 6, 2003 – 5:30 am Barbie has continued to be able to eat “real food” (if that is what we call hospital food) and as her appetite, and ability to eat more volume improves they will reduce h...... 02/05/2003 8:00 am February 5, 2003 – 4:30 am I was exhausted yesterday, so I went to bed right after I put Ben and Becky to bed (they were in bed later than normal – won’t tell Barbie that). Well, as I have alre...... 02/04/2003 8:00 am February 4, 2003 – 5:30 am Barbie’s voice has returned today, and the ventilator was taken from her room. I am sure Barbie had a very big smile on her face when it was wheeled out! It also makes...... 02/03/2003 8:00 am February 2, 2003 – 8 am Well, just got done cleaning our 1,000’ driveway of 9” of wet snow…I’ve had enough snow for this year and perhaps most of you have also. I will be heading in to see Barb...... 02/01/2003 1:00 pm February 1, 2003 – 8 am No, I didn’t oversleep, was doing other things…I didn’t want to write this until I knew more about Madeline’s status. This morning I have nothing to report to you but ‘go...... 01/31/2003 7:30 am January 30, 2003 -- 11:30 pm I thank Rick for posting for you an update. I had to deal with a ‘whirlwind of issues, all curve balls’ which are not totally resolved yet, but I am dealing with them...... 01/29/2003 3:00 pm January 29, 2003 Hello all, Lenny was pressed for time and asked me to send out a quick update since he didn’t have time to write this morning. I’m not sure how he does it all. He is still fo...... 01/28/2003 7:30 am January 28, 2003 – 5 am I didn’t get a chance to see Barbie yesterday as Ben was home sick all day. He was much better later in the day, and I think he will be ok today. The therapy team will b...... 01/27/2003 7:30 am January 27, 2003 – 5:30 am I brought Ben and Becky in to see Barbie yesterday at noon. She was waiting for us to arrive, and when I went in first Barbie looked rested, and had a big smile on her ...... 01/26/2003 1:30 pm January 26, 2003 – 5:30 am Barbie had a minor setback yesterday. She did manage the 16-hour stay off the ventilator on Friday, but appeared to be tired yesterday; she didn’t sleep well after I le...... 01/26/2003 1:00 pm January 25, 2003 – 5:30 am I am pleased to report to you that Barbie made the 16 hours off the ventilator last night. I had planned to stay until she made it, but she was very tired and I left la...... 01/24/2003 9:00 am January 24, 2003 – 6 am Today’s update will be short as I don’t go to Boston on Thursdays. I have set it aside for things I need to do around here and to race Thursday night (my escape…). I did ...... 01/23/2003 1:00 pm January 22, 2003 – 10:45 pm We did have our rehabilitation team meeting today. The entire team that is working with Barbie provided their initial assessments, and plan for her stay at Boston Medic...... 01/22/2003 7:30 am January 21, 2003 – 10:30 pm Was able to see Barbie a little earlier today, she was in bed, but had been off the ventilator for 4 hours. She would be off for another two hours, if she makes that i...... 01/21/2003 7:00 am January 20, 2003 – 11 pm Today’s visit was very pleasant. When I got to the hospital Barbie was off the ventilator and Ron the occupational therapist was working with her. Barbie was concentrati...... 01/20/2003 10:00 am January 20, 2003 – 5 am Ben and Becky had a great visit yesterday with Barbie. Barbie really looked great she was rested and in her wheel chair, off the ventilator with only a small oxygen mask c...... 01/19/2003 2:00 pm January 19, 2003 – 5 am Guess those biological clocks win, so here I am at 5 am and I beat the dog by 5 minutes although right now he is sleeping on the couch. Saw Barbie at 1:30 pm yesterday, a...... 01/18/2003 1:30 pm January 18, 2003 – 9 am No, I didn’t sleep until nine, the dog saw to that. He did afford me an extra 30 minutes of sleep that was it. I had a "bunch of stuff” to do, and since I knew Rick was ...... 01/17/2003 7:30 am January 17, 2003 5 am Several of you sent me notes wishing me a happy birthday yes it is my birthday today. Thanks…but no extra “fossil points” for skiing yet, I have to wait until I’m 60 for th...... 01/16/2003 7:30 am January 15, 2003 – 10 pm I had another clothing list to round up for Barbie and a few hand lotions for her skin, I managed to get it all, didn’t need to bring any of it back. I must be getting be...... 01/15/2003 7:00 am January 14, 2003 – 10 pm. I am going to do my updates for everyone in the evening, except on the weekends. Even though I start the day by 5 am, it’s a little tight getting Ben and Becky off for D...... 01/14/2003 7:00 am January 14, 2003 – 5 am I spent most of part of my time yesterday at Boston Medical setting up my schedule for being with Barbie between her scheduled physical and occupational therapy sessions. ...... 01/13/2003 8:30 am January 13, 2003 – 5 am I was a little apprehensive about my visit yesterday afternoon. I was hoping that Barbie was doing better, and would be more relaxed. I had carried a TV with a VCR built...... 01/13/2003 8:00 am January 12, 2003 – 5 am. We got Ben and Becky into the hospital to see Barbie yesterday. We were fitting them in between a physical therapy session and a scheduled sitting in a wheel chair for he...... 01/11/2003 4:00 pm January 10, 2003 10 pm I was able to get in to see Barbie for couple of hours. I brought some of the decorations we took down from Worcester, and most of the “origami” flowers her students made. ...... 01/08/2003 5:00 am January 8, 2003 - 5 am Well, I would have hoped to report to all about our trip to Boston Medical. We were ready to go at 8 am, if needed. I had packed up all her personal items, get well cards ...... 01/07/2003 5:00 am January 7, 2003 - 5 am We received great news yesterday from Boston Medical. A bed has opened up for Barbie, and UMASS feels she is stable enough to move there. Barbie was ecstatic at the news. ...... 01/06/2003 5:00 am January 6, 2003 - 5 am. Barbie managed to stay of the ventilator for about two hours yesterday. She is still having a low fever but there is less fluid being removed fromher lungs. Barb didn't slee...... 01/05/2003 10:00 am January 5, 2003 - 10 am Barbie had a visit from the twin's yesterday. Ben and Becky were talking away to their mom about what they have been doing since they saw her last. This was a great change...... 01/04/2003 9:00 am January 4, 2003 9 am Yesterday was another "stable day" for Barbie with a couple of "high points". I wasn't able to see her until early afternoon, I spent the morning at school, and then at the c...... 01/03/2003 5:00 am January 3, 2003 - 5 am Overall, yesterday was a "stable" day for Barbie. They are giving medication to dissolve the "blood clots" in her left shoulder. She did spend about an hour or so, off th...... 01/02/2003 5:00 am January 2, 2003 - 5 am Barbie spent most of yesterday resting. Her temperature is slightly high, but seems to be on a downward trend. She remains "stable" but early yesterday morning the nurse ...... 01/01/2003 5:00 am January 1, 2003 - 5 am We would like to wish a Happy New Year to all. The 2nd visit of Ben and Becky to see Barbie went well. It lifted everyone's spirits. Barbie looked great, they removed...... 12/31/2002 5:30 am December 31, 2002 5:30 am Well, a little behind this morning. Woke up at the normal time but when I looked at my little clock it said 1:30 am, but I was wide-awake? I couldn't believe it was t...... 12/30/2002 5:00 am December 30, 2002 - 5 am I managed to get in to see Barbie as soon as I could yesterday to see her new location. The 3rd floor ICU is a larger unit, and it actually affords Barbie a quiet area, a...... 12/29/2002 5:00 am December 29, 2002 - 5am Yesterday was a good day for Barbie she was much more comfortable. They took her off the ventilator in the morning and she stayed off it all day, receiving only oxygen via...... 12/28/2002 5:00 am December 28, 2002 - 5 am. Yesterday was a very busy day for Barbie and a long day for me. I saw her first thing in the morning with her sister Sue, who flew in from Florida. Just after we got to s...... 12/27/2002 5:00 am December 27, 2002 -- 5 am Yesterday was a rather quiet day for Barbie, she did spend a little time breathing on her own, but it isn't enough. Sometime today, they are going to do a tracheal inser...... 12/26/2002 8:00 am December 26, 2002 - 8 am Yes, a little later than the usual time I have written these updates for you. I did call in at 5 am and talk to the night nurses, but then I went out to "play" while I pl...... 12/25/2002 6:30 am December 25, 2002 -- 6:30 am Merry Christmas to all, I actually slept a little longer this morning. It has just started to snow outside, Ben and Becky are sleeping. I called in to speak to Bar...... 12/24/2002 5:00 am December 24, 2002 - 5am I am anxious this morning. We are intending to bring in Ben and Becky to see Barbie. They won't know it, until just before we leave, we don't want to give them any fals...... 12/23/2002 5:00 am December 23, 2002 - 5 am Overall, yesterday was a much better day for Barbie. As I told you in yesterday's report she did rest, she also spent about three hours trying to breathe on her own. Ba...... 12/22/2002 4:00 am December 22, 2002 - 4 am Well, yesterday was not a good day, Barbie did rest well the night before but she was unable to attempt to breathe on her own. She lasted about 15 minutes and was exhaust...... 12/21/2002 5:00 am December 21, 2002 - 5 am Barbie was stable yesterday but she still has a fever, a sign of an infection and they are working on controlling it. The infection is stealing a significant amount of he...... 12/20/2002 5:00 am December 20, 2002 - 5 am Yesterday was a 'better day' for Barbie. She was able to breathe on her own for three or four hours, but she still has a fever from an infection that is 'zapping' her en...... 12/19/2002 5:00 am December 19, 2002 Yesterday was a real up and down day. Barbie has a fever from an infection somewhere in her body. She was exhausted and could not stay for long in the 'sitting bed'. She di...... 12/18/2002 5:00 am December 18, 2002 - 5 am Barbie had another "stable day" yesterday. She was able to breathe on her own for about an hour, and then back on the ventilator. Yesterday it was only 5 minutes. Th...... 12/17/2002 5:00 am December 17, 2002 - 5 am Good morning all, I just finished speaking to Barbie's night nurse and she had a very comfortable sleep most of the night. She has also been fighting a fever the past two...... 12/16/2002 5:00 am December 16, 2002 - 5 am Well, the last two days have been rough for all of us. Barbie was just great on Saturday for a few hours when they took her off the ventilator and then everything went 's...... 12/15/2002 5:00 am December 15, 2002 - 5 am Barbie is presently resting quietly. Yesterday was an up and down day for us all. She was taken off the ventilator and everything looked great...but she began to tire, a...... 12/14/2002 5:00 am December 14, 2002 - 5 am Barbie has been stable since the operation, but is still having great difficulty breathing on her own and remains on a ventilator. This is her next major hurdle to over...... 12/13/2002 5:00 am December 13, 2002 - 5 am. Barbie's surgery went well yesterday, they have fused C3-C7 to stabilize her neck and prevent any further injury - it was a long wait for all of us to hear that. They also...... 12/12/2002 5:30 pm Hello all, Lenny called at 5:30pm and said that Barbie was out of surgery and the doctors indicated that all had gone very well. While Lenny is aware that it could be months or more before it is c...... 12/12/2002 5:30 am Update 12/12/02 - 5:30 am Today is the "big day" for all. Barbie had a very anxious night and they sedated her - she needs rest to be able to breath on her own. Her surgery is scheduled for e...... 12/11/2002 5:00 am December 11, 2002 - 5 am. The following is everything that I can tell you about Barbie's accident, as I was in front of her when it happened, and update you on her present status. On Sunday Dece......