Heart Surgery! Devonviolet's Husband!

[Devonviolet]

Thank you @Baymule, for telling the story. This has been a hard road. If it weren't for friends like you, and our other friends, Dana and Joe, I don't think I could have gotten through it.

The cardiologist, who did the cardiac catheterization, told us that if he didn't have the bypass surgery, he would have less than 2 years. He said, if he does the surgery he has many years to come.

The nurses, in the ICU, have been amazing! Of course, having @goatgurl, as a friend too, has been a big help. She knows the ins-and-outs of the cardiac ICU and has given us some excellent advice.

Being able to stay at Bay's house, has made a huge difference. I'm already worn out. If I had to make the hour and a half drive every morning and night it would have killed me.

When I left the ICU last night, DH had a smile on his face. He is still having pain, especially when he coughs, but having that heart pillow to hug makes a big difference.

Your prayers are all greatly appreciated! We still have a long road ahead of us. But, I know that with God's help, and friends like Baymule, we will make it through with flying colors. And the important thing is, I will have DH, by my side, for years to come!

 

[promiseacres]

Praying! So thankful it was caught.@Devonviolet

 

[B&B Happy goats]

Darn , seeing that picture brought tears to my eyes, he looks so much healthier now than when we met at Joe's house...his color looks great ! ....hugs to you both,....it's a long road to full recovery, but well worth the journey

 

[Mike CHS]

I rarely check "New Post" but I'm glad I did check this morning. Prayers up for both of you and I'm so happy that you caught this in time.

 

[Sumi]

Prayers sent

 

[Baymule]

DV got a good night's rest and we fortified her this morning with large strips of Wilbur bacon, fried eggs and coffee. She filled her thermos tumbler with iced tea and was on her way to the hospital. It is certainly hard on the patient in the hospital, but it is also hard on the family and loved ones. She is welcome to come back tonight, her husband should be moved out of ICU and into a room today. If so, I know where she's going to be!

We are keeping our two little grand daughters tonight and tomorrow. When we take them home, we'll put the car seats in the trunk. Before we left the hospital with BJ, we were told that he could not ride in the front seat. If, God forbid, there was an accident and the air bag went off, it would hit him in the chest, bust it open and he would die before help could arrive. Sobering thought. Plus, the car is much easier to get in and out of for someone who just had his chest sawed open, versus trying to climb up into a truck. DV's husband is supposed to go home on Wednesday, we'll have the car ready for him.

 

[B&B Happy goats]

Bay, you are such a good friend to many, DV and her DH ....they are blessed to have you nearby.
a hug for all four of you

 

[Sumi]

Bless you @Baymule Thank you for taking such good care of DV and for the updates!

 

[Devonviolet]

Good news! DH is no longer in the ICU. He was transfered to a regular room on the Cardiovascular floor. He is on a regular diet and his pain level is going down. Overnight, they pulled some of the cardiac monitoring lines and this morning they removed the central access line.

 

[Hens and Roos]

@Devonviolet that's great to hear!!