The next 12 hours will be long, but the next 24-48 are crucial....
When I got to the hospital at 11, Larry had already been told by Dr Ransom that he was qualified for the HeartMate 3, this was dependent upon getting his Creatnine numbers down.... they are, he passed all of the other tests... which was a long list..... the HM3 is the newer model, but he has been doing the for almost 2 years. It is smaller, and less friction inside... which saves heart cells. Not much info out there on it, but this was great news.... all of our nurses were hoping he would...
Speaking of nurses. I took a big basket full of goodies, cookies, crackers, oranges, godiva chocolate to name a few.... they were so cute... popping their heads in to say thank you.... made me smile, over and over.. i so admire these young people for their dedication.... will be adding to the treat box....
Tomorrow... i will get to the hospital around 6... they will take him back at 7 for 7;30 start.... about 4 hours in surgery, then Dr Ransom said he likes to stay with them an extra hour or so in case of a bleed... they could pissibly even have to take him back in, but I remember they did with me dad as well..... i will probably get to peek in about 2, then again at 5 and at 8. He might still have the ventilator overnight as well.... but Dr Ransom said they would not take it out unless he was there....
on wednesday I can resume my visitation whenever I want... actually they encourage it, because I am his caregiver... i will attend all of the training sessions as well.....
I will post updates here.. just too many to try to send individuals.... but that kinda gives you a time to look for....
Larry is still very optimistic.... and excited that he can do some if the things he said he didnt get finished......
So tomorrow is just another new life... we have said that he is like a cat....
01 heart attack, 02 pancreatitis, 07 heart attack, 08 ICD, 15 ICD, 17 HeartMate (LVAD)......
oh yea, I came in at 01 1/2
Prayers please, but I do not feel like our love story is over yet.....
Forgot to get a photo of the goody basket... even some of the CCICU nurses slipped over....
I wish I had a photo of each of their faces.....
Early night to bed for me......
You two are meant for each other and it is so very apparent when we see you together.
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy that things are going well. More prayers your way for a successful surgery.
Wuv!
Miya says Wuv Woo!
ReplyDeletePrayers for Larry and you....will be checking back here for updates tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteYou two have this! We are so happy for you and you know we are both here for you - just now that! We prayed together tonight for you and will continue to do that always. Love you both!
ReplyDelete7, 2, 5, & 8:00 -- translating to Mtn. time, so I can "peek in" too. If our giant ommms generator continues to function as smoothly as it has recently, you'll all be surrounded by loving energy all day.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to see the FMCA folks here at the rally tomorrow to tell them your story and to thank them for their part in getting y'all where you needed to be in a timely manner. You could be their new poster children!
Love you. Hope you've had as good a rest as possible, given the excitement that must be building. Waiting might just be the hsrdest part. Cheers!