Well the surgery is finally done and over with. Kenny went in at 7:01 a.m. this morning and emerged at 1:29 p.m. Surgery was long and grueling, but they were able to repair the valve and he has NO new parts! They did discover the feared PFO (hole in hte heart between the right and left atriums) so minimally invassive was not an option. Unfortunately they had to do the sternotomy (zipper scar) but hey men like battle scars right? Now he can show off to his buddies!
They were able to take him off the respirator at 6:30 this evening and he began his slow awakening from sedation. He was resting ok when I left him at 10:00 this evening, but not for long - they will have him up and walking from his bed to his chair at 11:00 p.m. to get his lungs re-inflating and his circulation pumping. This helps to make sure he does not stroke out or get blood clots. He is at Mountain Vista Medical Center in the CICU listed as critical but stable condition. Stay tuned....
Thanks for all of those prayers on his behalf today and over the last couple of days, they are much appreciated!
So glad to hear it went well! Continue to keep us posted and we will continue to keep you all in our prayers!! Sharon & family
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