As most now know, I am facing open heart surgery on August 6th to replace my aortic valve. Although I have known for 4 years that this day would eventually come, the day seems to be approaching at a rapid pace. To support the inquiries of so many great friends and family members I have created this blog with the purpose of providing an update on my surgery and recovery. Comments are encouraged! "Friendship improves happiness, and abates misery, by doubling our joys, and dividing our grief."
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Long day...
Jerry did well today. We are still working on breathing and trying to get off oxygen. Breathing deep is very painful but must happen to avoid pneumonia....please continue to pray for Jerry to be able to do this part because we don't want complications after such a great start in his recovery. He walked three times today for about 25 feet and hopefully tomorrow he can go a little more. We had several visitors today and Jerry was able to talk to most of them. Tonight he is feeling a little more pain in his chest and was very weak after his final walk. He is sleeping now and I hope he will have more time to rest since we are out of ccu. Nite all.
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