"For those who haven't heard, the surgery itself was over 6 hours, and we were in the waiting room about 8 hours. The surgeon replaced his calcified aortic valve with cow tissue, did a "2-fer" single bypass on an artery that was 100% blocked and a nearby area that was 90% blocked. There were numerous other much-lesser blockages (30-40%), but they did not require attention at this time. Also, Dr. Alexander managed to broaden a small artery with a Dacron mesh insert. Though Dr. A said his heart was not beating as vigorously as before (getting tired from working so hard), all went well and he expects a good recovery.
Until he is able to have visitors, I'll request no visits during this immediate post-op period. Of course visiting times are limited in ICU, but he could be moved today or tomorrow. Regardless, I asked him if he would prefer no visitors for the time-being, and he said he really isn't ready for company just yet. But I wish you could have heard the sound of profound gratitude and thanksgiving in his voice, when I told him how many have been inquiring as to his condition/prognosis and sending their love and good wishes."
Way to go Bill, it's really gonna be tough to keep up with you after this!!
Cheers, Salute, Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
