He did it!!!

[elisha32177]

Hi everyone:

Well I thought I'd let you know that on april 21, my brother had the surgery. He had an episode on saturday of CHF and the surgeons moved him up to the CSU, and on mon he had his valve replaced.
So far everything is going ok. The first night he lost about 200cc's of blood and it was thought that they were going to have to take him back in, but thank god they gave him 4 units of blood and some other stuff and it stopped. He his responsive but he is still on the ventillator. The staff is working with him in weaning him off, but he doesn't tolerate it well. the nurses say everyonr heals at a different rate, so right now we are keeping our fingers crossed and saying lots of prayers. Everything else looks good!
I was wondering if anyone here had a little problem coming off the ventillator also?

I will keep you all updated with his healing. We don't care how long it takes, as long as he gets better. We have nothing but time to help him. It's funny how things like this give you a whole new respect for life and the things that are really important. God bless you all and your families, these heart patients are truly miracles.

Please keep Robert in your prayers....

 

[Johnny Stephens]

Hang in there Robert

Hang in there Robert

We're all pulling for Robert! Yes, there are a few of us here who had problems coming off the ventilator. I was on it for 8 days because of lung problems caused by radiation treatments 20+ years ago.

He just needs time for his body to be ready to come off the vent. I'm pulling for him from here....

 

[Ross]

I too had a rough time coming off the vent, but I also have an underlying lung disease. I was on it for about 35 days or so. Please don't use me as a model for when he can come off of it.
It'll take time, but as things progress, he'll be taken off of it when his body can take over the task by itself. I'll keep him in prayer for a speedy recovery now that the worst is over.

 

[hensylee]

All of our stories touch us emotionally, but now and again there is one that is a bit moreso. Your brother's is to me and I read with great relief this morning about his successful surgery. He already has enough to deal with and now his heart surgery, but bless 'im, he's don it and seemingly with flying colors except for the breathing, but that should correct itself in time. He is in my prayers - he WILL be ok. God bless

 

[TIM W.]

Very good news to hear. His body dictates all. Robert will be in my thoughts and prayers as he recovers. Please keep us posted. Tim

 

[Nancy]

It's wonderful to hear that your brother has had his surgery and it was successful. It does take time for some folks to come off the vent. The anesthesia and drugs used can sometimes make things a little sluggish. They'll keep working with him to get things squared away. It must be a great relief for you and family.

Thanks for letting us know.

 

[mike anthony]

Great news about the surgery. He's in the right place and they will make sure he is fine before he goes home. God Bless

 

[fcarter]

I'm sure your brother will do fine. I too had major complications after my surgery. When the nurses finally got me awake after 8 days I couldn't believe that I was asleep for that long. The doc. and nurses are well trained and know what they are doing. Hopefully he won't be on the vent. long. You and your brother will be in my prayers. Take care and think positive.
Faye

 

[Lorraine]

Congratulations Robert!

Very good news! They will get him off the vent when his body is ready. The nurses will keep a close watch on him.

I will keep him in my thought and prayers! Take care!