montanass Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Hey guys! I just thought I would let ya'll know that my dad had his open heart surgery today (monday). He went in at around 9:30 and was out of surgury by 12:30. They had to replace his aortic (sp) valve and they also had to remove an anurism (sp) at his aortic root. The surgeons were saying he's a poster child for this and similar proceedures, which is really quite comforting. He did very well, and is still in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) for the next 24 hours. I went in to see him in the ICU. He had all the tubes and respirator going on and it was a little disturbing to see my father in that kind of shape, but I got most of that out of my system when he had his neck/back operation about 2 months ago. I'm handling it very well and I was the "rock" for my mom, sister and my four aunts (all my dad's sisters) who all at one point were a little emotional. (lots of hugs) My girl, Morgan tagged along and helped my keep it together, I couldn't have done it without her. Anyways... Dad gets to stay at the hospital until Friday or Saturday depending on how well he starts to get better. The hard part is over, now he gets to get on track to a long road to recovery. thanks for reading! -Cody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevySSandChevy8.1 Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 I'm glad to hear things went well. I wish your dad a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaotik1 Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Sounds like things went well. Hopes up it looks grim with all the tubes and hoses and what not, but in the end it works out. Heres to a fast recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Thats great news - amazing what they can do these days. How many days until they release your dad? Mr. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006SilverSS Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 I'm glad to hear things went well. I wish your dad a speedy recovery. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Glad to hear that all went well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasadena SS Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 WOOHOOOO!!! I LOVE GREAT NEWS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Happy to hear everything went well You and your family are in my prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSThunder Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Good to hear all went well. Hope he gets better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Silv Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Right on Cody. That's awesome news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolBlueSS Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Good deal. He'll be up and around in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drako Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Thats great news. Before you know it he'll be back home! Congrat Cody, you did good holdin it all together for your mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobradh77 Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Thats awsome to see that things are going so well for you and your family. Best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06redSSrwd Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 glad to hear the procedure went well. if you have any concerns just reply or pm me, i'm a med student and i am specializing in cardiac. he should do great! just make sure he eats right!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot rod truck Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Thats great news. Before you know it he'll be back home! Congrat Cody, you did good holdin it all together for your mom. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Cody , you've been through a lot in a very short period of time. Sounds as though you've done very well keeping things in perspective and being there for your Mom and Dad As someone who is probably around your parents age...it really makes them proud the way you've handled yourself. Sounds like Morgan is a keeper too ;) Hope for a quick recovery and my thoughts and prayers to you and your family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04CHASE Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 good to hear!!! glad everythign went ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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