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Ellenmn

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Re: My Son's heart valve replacement surgery
« Reply #15 on: August 14, 2009, 11:45:11 am »
Sending out prayers to your and your son for everything to go well and a great recovery.

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Re: My Son's heart valve replacement surgery
« Reply #16 on: August 14, 2009, 11:54:41 am »
What a difference a day makes. Less than 24 hours ago he was just finishing his procedure.  Today he has been sitting up in a chair most of the morning and they are going to move him "step down" to a regular room.  His incision was only 8 cm!!! unbelievable.

Thank you for all of your care and concern.

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Re: My Son's heart valve replacement surgery
« Reply #17 on: August 14, 2009, 01:48:36 pm »
Oh Kate!  I have been checking this thread and am SO HAPPY your son is doing well!
He sounds like he had a GREAT DAY, considering 24 hours ago.

Now more prayers for his continued speedy recovery, so he can get back to whatever and wherever his passion and fancy take him!

Sincerely,
Sue

PS -Take care and get some rest, too!
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Re: My Son's heart valve replacement surgery
« Reply #18 on: August 14, 2009, 03:20:18 pm »
Kate ~

Answered prayers!  I'm pleased to share in your happiness as your son quickly recovers from his heart surgery.  May his future be unlimited.  Thanks for the update - and please take Sue's advice! 

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Re: My Son's heart valve replacement surgery
« Reply #19 on: August 15, 2009, 10:16:42 am »
Unbelievable...my son is recovering ahead of schedule. Today at 10 am, the Dr. came in and gave him the go ahead to be discharged sometime today should he choose!  If I count the hours, it is 45 hours after valve surgery.

Right now he is resting comfortably after all of the tubes and wires were removed.

This center in Toledo, Ohio is a progressive center for heart surgery.   Under Dr. Moront's charge, my son has had a minimally invasive procedure and will exit the hospital with a 3.5 inch scar.  He is so happy to have come here and have a freestyle stentless valve...as the Chicago teams wanted him to have a mechanical valve which would have relegated him to a life of coumadin and restricted activity---for a 26 year old that would be limiting..

I know more about valves than I ever thought I'd know. 

Again, my thank to all of your supportive words.

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Re: My Son's heart valve replacement surgery
« Reply #20 on: August 15, 2009, 10:46:23 am »
Just great news, Kate!  Unbelievable that he can leave today!  How long will you stay in OH?

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Re: My Son's heart valve replacement surgery
« Reply #21 on: August 15, 2009, 11:28:22 am »
Congratulations on the amazing recovery!  The procedure and the results are so perfect for an active young man.  Best wishes for continued healing ahead of the curve!

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Re: My Son's heart valve replacement surgery
« Reply #22 on: August 15, 2009, 04:28:35 pm »
Kate - prayers coming your way from NJ via Chicago
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Re: My Son's heart valve replacement surgery
« Reply #23 on: August 16, 2009, 09:36:07 am »
So glad to hear he's doing so well. I will continue to keep you in my prayers
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Re: My Son's heart valve replacement surgery
« Reply #24 on: August 16, 2009, 09:48:09 am »
Kate, so glad to hear it!
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Re: My Son's heart valve replacement surgery
« Reply #25 on: August 16, 2009, 07:35:02 pm »
This is the first thing I checked on when I returned home from Chicago today. I am so pleased that everything is turning out well. Will continue prayers for speedy recovery.

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Re: My Son's heart valve replacement surgery
« Reply #26 on: August 16, 2009, 10:08:28 pm »
Kate -

glad to hear that Keith is doing so well.  We can all brief a collective sigh of relief. 

We missed you at the symposium; you'll have to make plans for Cincinnati in 2011.

Please keep us updated on Keith and his progress.  Prayers to both of you.

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Re: My Son's heart valve replacement surgery
« Reply #27 on: August 17, 2009, 05:45:37 am »
Kate, what terrific news!  Those healing hugglez continue for your son and I'm sure you are very relieved that things are progressing so nicely for him. :)  I'm sorry to have missed you this past weekend, but extremely well understood! Hang in there and please keep us updated on progress.

Hang tough "Mom"!
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Re: My Son's heart valve replacement surgery
« Reply #28 on: August 17, 2009, 05:53:07 am »
Quote from: leapyrtwins on August 16, 2009, 10:08:28 pm
Kate -
glad to hear that Keith is doing so well.  We can all brief a collective sigh of relief. 
We missed you at the symposium; you'll have to make plans for Cincinnati in 2011.
Please keep us updated on Keith and his progress.  Prayers to both of you. 
Jan

Kate,  More good news - so glad Keith is able to go home already - AMAZING!

More prayers coming your way for Keith, you, your husband, and your extended family.

Sincerely,
Sue

PS - Ditto what Jan said - and hope to see you in Cincinnati!
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Re: My Son's heart valve replacement surgery
« Reply #29 on: August 17, 2009, 06:00:59 pm »
Kate, glad to hear that things are going so well. So for heart surgery, is it just the first 2 days that don't count?

We missed you at the symposium, I hope to meet you in person sometime.

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