vhmoriarty's surgery

[dcpickle]

I received an update which says her surgery is underway and going well. I'll post what I hear until her husband comes along later with his updates.

DP

 

[Duffey]

I received an update which says her surgery is underway and going well. I'll post what I hear until her husband comes along later with his updates.

DP

Thanks for the update.

 

[Superbob]

Thanks very much for the update. We all are pulling for Valerie.

 

[dcpickle]

An aneurism was found and repaired. Continuing with Ross Procedure.

 

[Lily]

Thanks for updating. Continuing to hope for the best.

 

[dcpickle]

She's now in recovery. Everything looks good!

 

[Superbob]

Wow -- great news! Prayers continuing....

 

[Kathy McCain]

That's terrific news! Thanks for the updates. Tell her we are all rooting for her speedy recovery!

 

[TXGal]

thanks for the updates! She's in our thoughts & prayers

 

[EireCara]

Wonderful news. Wishing Valerie a bump free recovery. Sending out a prayer.

 

[Luana]

I've been thinking of her since yesterday. Hope all is well.

 

[vhmoriarty]

Hi, I'm Bill, Valerie's Husband. I posted this on her FB wall, and just wanted to keep everyone updated.

"UPDATE: Sorry I haven't been able to update today. No signal in the ICU waiting room.

Valerie is doing well. She had a small complication at first but, as for right now, all is good.

She had an aneurysm just outside the heart in the aorta, but they were able to fix it. The aneurysm was 5 cm in size, and thus making her aorta a lot larger. After removal, they had to graph the aorta to get it right again. The aneurysm was so large that it was actually pushing her heart to the left and they were concerned that they may not be able to do a Ross.

But she pulled through, and they were able to complete the Ross Procedure.

She is now in ICU, and will be until morning. When I left at 6:30 she was beginning to come around, using sign language. She is still on a ventilator, but they will be removing that once she regains full consciousness.

I am going to go back to the hospital now, but will update again tonight. And in the morning. Please also remember, you can email me anytime... I do keep my phone with me (so I can check my email). My email is (Email address removed for user safety by Ross. If you want it, PM me.) or you can just send me a message here on FB. (I am the guy shes engaged to, and there is a link in her information section.)"

 

[kfay]

Glad to hear that she is doing well. Get some rest yourself tonight while she is in ICU, she is in good hands right now and will need you to be well rested when she needs you more.
Was it a surprise she had a 5.0 aneursym? If so, how could they have not known that before hand? Glad they fixed while they were there.

Best wishes.

Kim

 

[cp172]

I am glad to hear Valerie is in recovery. I hope things continue to go well.

 

[Cris N]

Good news - thanks for the update. I've been thinking about Valerie today.

 

[rnff2]

Thanks for the update. Hope she continues to do well. Prayers are coming her way.

 

[Lorimacm]

Glad to hear she is doing well and she continues to progress smoothly.

 

[Eva]

Thanks for the update...glad all is well now and may her recovery be smooth and Godspeedy

 

[neil]

great news...........

 

[hall]

Glad she is doing well. Good news. I was wondering how they missed a 5 aneurysm too. Glad it is out! Hope the recovery is "bump free".