Surgery update

[RickKiem]

Rick asked that I give an update on his surgery. He had his surgery on Tuesday and had the anerysm removed and received a mechanical valve. He ended up in OR again on Wednesday because of blood pooling around the heart. He has continued to improve since then. They are now trying to regulate his heart rate.

 

[Ross]

Hi

Thanks for the information. Sounds like he's having a tough time. Hopefully that is the last of the bumps and he can start on recovery and be back with us soon. How are you holding up? Anything we can help you with?

 

[fyrfytr]

Hey,
Thanks for keeping us posted on how Rick is doing. I hope everything is behind him now and his recovery go well for him.
Please let him know that he is still in my thoughts and prayers.
Take Care

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

 

[Nancy]

Hi Rick-

So glad it's all finished and you're on the road to recovery. Little bumps sometimes happen, but the surgeons know how to take care of things.

Best wishes, and no more problems.

 

[Arlyss]

Hope All is Going Well Now

Hope All is Going Well Now

Rick,
I just want to tell you that you and your family are in my thoughts.


Arlyss

 

[KimC]

Rick and family,

I will keep you in my prayers.

Peace,

 

[hensylee]

Rick (and family) It is really good to hear that you have passed the BIG bump; maybe all the ones hereafter will be little ones. Hang in there and as Bonnie always says - walk, use the breathing thing, walk, breathe........... Congratulations on getting over the top. God bless

 

[Georgia]

Glad to hear the surgery's over, and am sad to hear it wasn't all clear sailing.

Hope Rick did well over the weekend and will be headed home soon. Please keep in touch.

 

[KathyH]

Hope you are feeling better Rick. Take Care.
Kathy

 

[bibliophile]

Best wishes to a fellow Texan--there seem to be a lot of us around these days. I will be thinking about you and hoping for continued improvement. The worst is over, and soon you will be home and looking forward to a relief-filled holiday season.

 

[RickKiem]

Just a short not r to say that I'm am finnally home. Despite a few rough monmnents all is well. After I get some rest I will share my story. Thanks for all the encouraging words before and after.

Rick

 

[JohnB]

Great news that you are back home! Been waiting, hoping and praying for you. Hope all goes well from now on.

Look forward to your report when you are up to it, I will be headed to Houston for very similar operation next month.

Best wishes for a full and problem free recovery.

John

 

[Granbonny]

Hi Rick

Hi Rick

Glad you are home..Now, take it nice and easy..Take your pain med, nap, walk a little..Don't over do anything..Bonnie

 

[Nancy]

Hi Rick-

So glad to hear that you're home. Now you can get some real R&R.

Wishing you a very smooth time of it from now on.

 

[bvdr]

Rick,

Congratulations on having the surgery behind you. Sorry you had some setbacks and would love to hear all about it once you are up to it. Please take good care of yourself and follow all the good advice already given you.

 

[KimC]

Rick,

Ditto on the above. Let us know if we can help in any way.

God's speed,

 

[Heather Fisher]

Hang in there Rick. I'm glad you are home. Things will get better from here. I'm thinking of you. Best wishes and feel better!
Heather