Mike85--The revised edition

[JaneBerm]

Hi Folks,

I received another call today from Donna, Mike's wife, and it seems that things did not go as smoothly as she said yesterday. There was a problem with the first (bovine) valve that was used and the leak was so serious that it had to be replaced. The second valve also had problems, and in the end he was given a porcine valve. Donna wasn't aware of what the exact problems were, but they were involved enough to cause the surgery to extend until well into the day. His aorta was also replaced, but she didn't have any details on that procedure yet. His surgeon said that he didn't know how Mike had managed to stay alive since the valve area was little more than a pin head and his heart had suffered tremendously from pumping against such a small opening.

With all that said, he is doing quite well today. He's sitting up and has stood for a short period of time. He is taking his meds and not trying to be a hero--from the sounds of his experrience, he's already played that role in getting over this mountain! I'm sure you all join me in wishing him a quick and easy recovery.

Jane

 

[aussiemember]

Wow - it always amazes me just how badly affected some of the the valves are when the surgeons eventually get inside - it just shows how the heart can compensate for a long time against huge odds - glad to hear that Mike is doing okay today though -

 

[WayneGM]

Thanks for the update. Best wishes continue.....

 

[hall]

Sure hope he is on the upswing now. Enough is enough. Hope the recovery now is all uphill.

 

[Lionheart]

Mike,
Hang in there buddy, we're rooting for your fast recovery.
John

 

[brunoandbear]

Hang in there and stay strong man.

 

[terryj]

Heres wishing for a quick recovery.

 

[Cooker]

Praying for smooth and quick recovery

 

[netmiff]

oh wow, a marathon OHS - hope his recovery is smoother and bump-free!

 

[Herburban1]

OMG! That sucks...I'm glad he is over the worse and on the mend now...

 

[ChouDoufu]

i'm a bit confused......you mean they went through three valves (all aortic) during
the one operation???

 

[Alerion]

Hey Mike,
That's just like you to "hog" all the valves! Hope it's all downhill from here.
Take it slow and easy.

David

 

[catwoman]

Third time's the charm, it seems. Hopefully everything will be all downhill from here.

 

[ottagal]

Thinking of you Mike and hope it is a smooth recovery moving forward.

 

[laurad37]

Sorry things didn't go as planned but the good thing is he is all fixed now and I am wishing him a smooth recovery.

 

[Teresa]

Mike,
Glad surgery is over and you are on your way to recovery! Praying that they let you go home this weekend!

 

[Snoopy]

Jane, any further updates on Mike?

Randy