Laurens Dad

[Lauren's_Dad's_Bro]

Hi there, it's Scott, Jason's brother. Although we will post something in greater detail on the post-surgery boards, I wanted you all to know that Jason is out of surgery and off the ventilator.

The surgery lasted approximately seven hours and thankfully, there were no bleeding issues. The aneurysm was larger than expected and the entire ascending aorta had to be replaced as well as the aortic valve. Jason and his wife considered this the "worst case scenario," but realistically, it was probably better to have the entire ascending aorta replaced, if there was weakening of that area.

Jason did very well through the surgery, according to his surgeon. When I left the hospital this afternoon, he had already had the ventilator tube removed and he was responsive to questions. His first comment when the ventilator tube was removed was "Anesthesia kicks your [butt]."

We will keep you updated!

 

[hall]

Good to hear everything went well! Hope every day he feels better and out of the hospital soon and a speedy recovery.

 

[Bina]

Scott, I agree that it was in his best interest to have it all replaced. It all sounds very good so far.
Thanks for posting.

 

[ejonbry]

Great to hear the god news. Here's to a speedy recovery.

Eric

 

[Freddie]

Thanks for taking the time to post Scott.
Hope you all get some rest and that Jason has a smooth and easy recovery.
GodSpeed

 

[attissy]

Hi Scott,
Thanks for letting us know how Jason is doing. Glad to hear he is awake and talking! Give him my best!

Tiffany

 

[Susan BAV]

Thanks for the update. Glad to read things are going well for him.

 

[zipper2]

I too thank-you for the update,sounds good
All the best for a speedy recovery.

zipper2 (DEB)

 

[Phyllis]

Thanks for taking the time to post and best wishes to Jason for a speedy and uneventful recovery.

 

[skeptic49]

Glad to read of Jason's successful procedure.

Best wishes,

Jim

 

[netmiff]

Again, thanks for taking the time to post. Good to hear things went well, it is probably better to have the whole plumbing re-done (surgeon wouldn't have done it otherwise, I'm sure!) than have to go back in later to fix something else.

My best wishes for a smooth and boring recovery - sounds like he's doing OK if he can joke about it already!

 

[WayneGM]

Thanks for the update. Wishing Jason a smooth and speedy recovery.

 

[SHEEPDOG]

Great news!

Great news!

Glad to hear things went god. Now the slow downhill coast (hopefully with only minor bumps) to recovery.

 

[Mary]

Thanks for the update and please extend my well wishes to Jason when you have an opportunity.