My dad's going to need surgery real soon

[always quiet]

My father is 87. Back in 1994, he had a mitravalve replaced and during surgery, the doctor "nicked" the lower portion of his heart. They needed to put in a pace maker back then to help keep his heart in rhythm. Over the years, his heart has continued to weaken. It has gotten to the point where the damaged lower portion either beats erraticly...or just stops for several seconds. The cardiologist, after seeing results from a test he had at the end of last week (and then from a nuclear stress test yesterday) want to change pacemaker and use a 2 in 1 deflibulator instead. She is talking to the surgeon today (she called with the results from her home last night) and they are calling today to tell us when we need to get Dad in the hospital. Without this device installed, the outcome would be "devastating". He'll need to be in the hospital for at least a week. He is on a blood thinner and they need to get his blood thicker before surgery, then time to adjust the defib., then time to get his blood thin again. He kept insisting to me that this was going to be a 'same day' procedure. Not quite!

If you have a chance, say a prayer or send some pixie dust for a very nervous 87 yr old who still likes to play cards "with the old people" (not him though!! )

 

[Grumpy's Wife]

Sending good thoughts and said a special prayer for your father. I hope everything goes well for him today.

 

[Pop Daddy]

Just prayed for your dad

 

[Chattyaholic]

Prayers and good thoughts for you and your Dad.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Good wishes and prayers for your dad, Colleen. Hope all goes well. I always get a kick how, no matter how old we grow, there are always 'those older people'. I think that is always a good sign. He'll be playing cards with those old folks again real soon.

 

[always quiet]

Dan, I told him I was going to spread the word at the senior center where he was. I am sure they would move the card game into his room.

 

[Poohbear123]

And ME! Take care Colleen.

 

[MickeysMommy]

 

[bridget&jimmy]

I will keep your dad in my prayers.

 

[kimwim8]

Your dad is in my prayers. Please keep us updated.

My dad has heart issues too, and he has to deal with the "getting the blood thicker & thinner" too. I know it's a headache, but being in the hospital for that is the best place to be!

 

[escape]

More prayers, pixie dust and well wishes for your father.

Sending hugs for you as well.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Good thoughts for your dad.

 

[Stitchfans]

More good thoughts and prayers here too. All will go well.