A quick update on my Dad.
 

The surgery went very well. They ended up doing a quad bypass. Hardly recognized him in the ICU after the 5 1/2 hour surgery. That was really tough (especially on my mom). About 7:00 last night they took him off the respirator and I got to talk to him (I just happened to be back there when they took the tube out). His first words to me were a smart ass joke!! That's my Dad!!! And he knew what day it was even. The nurse tells me (and I really like this lady....seems to really know what she's doing) he is doing really well. Sat up last night, dangled his feet over the bed, and even stood up for a minute. Today they tried to get him to walk, but the drugs have him pretty dizzy (morphine, wonderful stuff!!). So they are weaning him off that and onto something else to ease the dizzyness.

I'm off to see him now (to relieve my mother who's been there all day).

I want to thank ALL of you who have called, sent emails, and posted your thoughts on my earlier thread. VERY appreciated. It's like having a REALLY BIG family around here. You couldn't ask for anything more.

Thanks again on behalf of myself and my family.


Mike

That is great news, thanks for posting.:) :) :)

Craig Hall

I'm happy to hear that he is going to be okay. Now for a fast recovery.:D

Great news, Mike. Keep us updated when you can.

:) :) Great News Mike......Tell your Pop were thinking about him.

Jeff

GREAT NEWS MIKE I've been there twice my self may dad 10yrs ago a tune up for him 12 weeks ago, my wifes dad 7yrs ago. The nurses are the best . your dad will feel a big difference in time. Now is the time to start eating right:) :) good luck MIKE ART

Great to hear bro! :) Probably a huge relief of both of your shoulders.



Travis

Thank's for posting. He was the 1st thing I thought of when I logged on.Glad he is doing better.

Great news Mike!!

Glad to hear he is doing well...Matt

Good to hear, Mike!
Modern medicine has come SO far!
:)

Excellent news!

Mike that is great!!!!

Great news!
I'm glad to hear everything is going well.
It still must be a scary situation for your family.

Fantastico!!!

Now don't you go gettin sikko on us..;) :rolleyes:

That is good to hear, Mike. I was wondering how he was doing.

See ya, Doug :cool:

Great news man. Hope all turns out ok..

Great News!

Fantastic news Mike. All the best to your Dad!

Great news man, sounds like he just about out of the woods. Sounds like my Dad....always cracking jokes about all sorts of stuff....:D :D

Mike that's great!! Glad to hear it.

Thanks for letting us know

GREAT NEWS MIKE
Yeah my dad had a 5 bypass surgery and was told to change his eating habits. He didn't I did.

Great news Foul..... Hope he gets back on his feet,soon!

Great News Mike....

That is great news Mike!!!

Great to hear the good news Mike,....keep us informed and updated,....one of the family, Fred:)

Great news mike!!!

I got to help him take his first real steps last night. It was awsome!! Went 300 feet without too much trouble. He said it was harder getting in and out of bed than walking. Then he fell asleep exhausted. :)

Mike

Great,Fantastic news Mike............Our prayers are with Dad. Augie

Mike,
I missed this one all together, I didnt know about his operation!! I am glad he is doing well. Tell him to keep a positive attitude and he will get well soon..

Dick

Ditto!!

We will keep you all in our prayers :D

Wonderful News Mike! Thanks for the update.
Carrie

Mike, I hope all is going well with your Dad----he's in my prayers.

Mark

good news!!best of luck.

cya lucy.

looks like good news

Hey Mike, I was out of the "loop" here for a while and did not know. Great news and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Hey Mike, I was out of the "loop" here for a while and did not know. Great news and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Great news. Hope the progress continues steadily.

Well, they took the chest tubes out today. He says it's a lot easier to breath now and there is less pain. If he has a good night, he will most likely be going home tomorrow afternoon. What a relief!!!!

I got to walk with him again today. It is kind of wierd for me though....taking care of my father instead of him taking care of me. But, I am GLAD to do it. :)

Mike

Just got back in town. glad the surgery went well.
i'm planning to see your dad on your boat the first fun run!!

call me at work mon

R