by Adam | Aug 5, 2009 | Surgery
Sorry I couldn’t post until now. The internet browser would not pull up websites from the Hospital network. Dad had his first meal since surgery a roughly 2 hours ago. It consisted of scalloped potatoes with ham, green peas, celery and carrot sticks, jello and...
by Adam | Aug 5, 2009 | Surgery
Dad just completed his second walk. Lots of pressure on his back and chest make it hard to stand up. The same walking procedure though, slowly and surely behind a wheelchair. This time, he walked a little farther outside of his sitting spot. Now he’s resting in...
by Adam | Aug 5, 2009 | Surgery
Dad just had a short walk in the ICU building. He got up out of his chair and had an approximate 10 foot walk with the balance of a wheelchair. So he’s getting stronger. He’ll probably nap a lot today and continue to do tests with the nurses. He’s...
by Adam | Aug 5, 2009 | Surgery
Just arrived here at the hospital for Dad’s second day. He moved up to ICU around 5 am this morning and is currently resting in a lazy-boy chair. Right as we walked in he welcomed Mom and I. The first thing he’s ate this morning is an orange jello....
by Adam | Aug 4, 2009 | Surgery
Day one was great for Dad. My Mom, Lindsay, Lauren and I all visited with him for the last time of the night at 7:30 pm. He should have a great night sleep tonight. His eyes were open the whole time as we we’re in and it’s the first time he could briefly...
by Adam | Aug 4, 2009 | Surgery
Just went in to do a second visit on Dad. All his tests are doing very well. We were able to talk with him and he could nod his head for us. He’s such a strong guy and you can tell he is in quite a bit of pain. We got to hold his hand and I’m sure that...
by Adam | Aug 4, 2009 | Surgery
Saw dad just a bit ago. He actually looks well, a bit swollen like the nurses warned, still hooked up to machines, but looking well. All vitals are good and they are slowly bringing him out of anaesthesia. He should be in ICU around 6:00pm. After that he will be taken...
by Adam | Aug 4, 2009 | Surgery
Dad’s new heart valve is working great. Dr. Bibler just stopped by to talk with us and let us know that Dad is doing great. No bleeding or problems. He’s off the bypass machine and his heart is running his body. He is not on any heart medication, it is all...
by Adam | Aug 4, 2009 | Surgery
Got a call from the nurse, it is about 1:10pm here and it looks like it will be about 45 minutes to an hour from now that he can be off the bypass machine. Then they can watch to make sure the heart can function on its own. We will keep the updates coming as we hear...
by Adam | Aug 4, 2009 | Surgery
The Nurse just came back in and informed us that the surgery is still going well after 3 hours in. She said he’s stable and that his body is functioning well. In roughly 45 minutes he will be off the bypass machine. While observing him the new valve was...
