Chilihead Day 3

[tommy]

I am please to report that Jim was moved to his room this morning around 10AM. I had the fortune to visit him this evening and also met his lovely wife Carol.

I'll let Jim describe details to you later. Here are some of the "highlights".

Jim had a successful Ross procedure Tuesday. He had a second trip to OR shortly after the first to repair a leak in his aorta. He was back in ICU about 5PM Tuesday and was stuck there yesterday because of a problem with his blood not clotting. With some medicine, a couple of units of blood, and some time, he got over that.

Jim looks real good. Lot's of color in his face, though his hands are a bit pale. He was easily able to engage in conversation. Also a strong handshake and eye contact. He was tired as can be expected.

He said the tube was no big deal!

He is on his way down the mountain. Hooray!

Thanks, Marsha for stopping by Tuesday, and for all of your well wishes.

 

[Heather Fisher]

Congrats to Jim if you get the chance to pass them on. I'm so glad to hear he is doing well. It's always hard, no matter what kind of surgery. (I'm a fellow Ross Procedure person so I have a vested interest.) Too bad about the aortic leak but I'm happy they got it fixed. I'm glad the tube was O.K. and not a big problem. He's in good shape and will no doubt be up and around in no time flat. Prayers and healing vibes are coming from my house!!!!

Heather

 

[bvdr]

Wonderful news! I really hope it is an uneventful recovery from here on out!

 

[fyrfytr]

Hey Tom,
Thank you for the update on Chilihead. It sounds like he is well on his way down the mountain. Let him know we are all here for him. He is still in my thoughts and prayers. Again, Thanks for keeping us posted.
Take Care

Dave
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Surgery: 4/21/03
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
AVR, with a St. Jude Mechanical

 

[Johnny Stephens]

OUSTANDING!

OUSTANDING!

Way to go, Jim! This has been a long time coming for you and it sounds like you are doing well. All my best wishes for a smooth and uneventful recovery.

Johnny

 

[Nancy]

GREAT news, Jim-

Thanks, Tom, for letting us all know.

Congratulations, Jim, on having it behind you.

 

[sylviayasgur]

thanks for the update, tom!

thanks for the update, tom!

so glad this is behind him.
please wish jim all our best and let him know that we look forward to seeing him back here soon!
all the best, sylvia

 

[tommy]

Day 5

Day 5

I talked to Jim this morning (Sat), but didn't get a chance to post until now. He's doing real well. No major complications. He's sitting up and walking around. Sounded real good.

His tongue is swollen, makine eating difficult. Anybody have any similar experience with a swollen tongue?

Jim thanks you all for your well wishes.

 

[Turkey Hunter]

Way to go Jim

Way to go Jim

Great to hear all is going well.
When you are up to it....stop by and post.

Ben

 

[catwoman]

Good to hear that Jim's doing great.
When does he expect to be home?

 

[tommy]

As of Saturday, he was hoping (a bit of guessing as well) that he might go home Tuesday.