Larry is now settled in at the cardiac ICU. He remains sedated and the immediate goal is just to keep him stable as he recovers from the surgery. He remains on a ventilator and the heart assist pump. The staff is hopeful that they can remove the ventilator tonight and the try to wake him up. They are also hoping the pump can be removed tomorrow. Peg said it's hard to believe that Larry could be hooked up to more equipment then he was a couple of weeks ago, but he is. Peg is also doing well and stable after a very long day.
Everyone Peg has talked with seems to be generally pleased with how everything went. I don't think they will really get into full details until Larry can participate as well. The doctors have indicated that it will actually take several months to begin to see the benefit from the surgery so the best thing to do now is to focus on recovery.
Bad weather in the Midwest played havoc with the flights heading out of Chicago. As a result Carrie and Addie were delayed several times and are now not scheduled to get into Boston until 1am this morning. Not a fun day of travel but we're glad they will be out there with Peg.
Thanks to everyone for their positive thoughts, wishes and prayers today. They are sincerely appreciated.
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Larry and Peg, So happy to hear that the surgery is over and all seems well. I'm glad that Carrie is on her way and Peg will have some company. Will plans be in the works soon to take a trip to Des MOines? Sure hope so. We are thinking of you and praying for you. Love, Jan and Dan
ReplyDeleteLarry-Want you to know that I'm thinking and praying for you. The doctors, nurses, techs, are taking great care of you. What a blessing to have them! Peg, you are "one strong lady"! My thoughts and prayers are with you too. Thanks to Curt and Nancy for keeping all of us updated. Stay strong! Bonnie
ReplyDeleteLarry and Peg- we are happy to hear that Larry is through surgery and are waiting for more good news as he comes out of sedation. It is so wonderful to think that he might have better heart function. We are glad you are in a place that provides such great care. Thanks to you both for the email you sent regarding the death of John's brother, John. The funeral was yesterday and it was a great gathering of family. We'll keep praying for you both are are glad Carrie and Addie will be with you for a bit.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Pat nd Lois
Peg and Larry;
ReplyDeleteWe think we know what you guys are going through, as we've been through this ourselves. We know it is definitely not a good experience. Tell Larry that the worst is over, and after recovery that "life goes on".
We can only imagine what it's been like for Peg these last weeks ... so far away from family & friends during this ordeal. Keep the faith, Peg, as you know we're all pulling for both of you.
Charlie and Norma Miller