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Bradley White

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Hi, this is Brad's girlfriend, he asked me to post how his surgery went.

He went into surgery at 9:30 am this morning and was in the ICU ready for us to see him at 5 pm, nice and unconscious. I just got back from the hospital and they are planning on removing his breathing tube soon. He squeezed my hand and waved me out of the room.

The day before the surgery Brad, along with his surgeon and doctor, decided that the homograft would be the best option for him at the moment, with the mechanical valve being a viable second option if the surgeon thought that his aortic root couldn't handle another replacement. Luckily though everything went 'positively,' the homograft went in, and the surgeon is 'cautiously optimistic' about his pulmonary homograft doing well for awhile as well.

So he is doing well and hopes to be out of the ICU by Friday night. I know he appreciates all of your thoughts and kind words.

--Jen
 
Jen,

Thanks for the update and the good news on the procedure. I hope things continue on this positive note.

Try to get some rest for yourself and give our love to Brad.
 
You Go Brad!!!!

You Go Brad!!!!

great to hear you are out of the OR! Hang in there. And thanks Jen for the update. -- joe
 
Great News!!! Thanks for the update and give Brad our best wishes. We all look forward to hearing about his speedy recovery.

Jay
 
I'm so glad to read that things went well. I wish him an easy, uneventful recovery. Thanks for posting!!!!
 
So far. so good.....excellent news!!

Thank you so very much for posting, Jen. You really can't imagine how many of us keep a watchful eye for the first post operative report. I'm sure this cannot be an easy thing for you and we know how lucky Brad is to have you by his side.

Please give him our best wishes. We'll be anxious to hear any updates....and eventually will so enjoy hearing from him!

Marguerite
 
Great news Jen, thanks for keeping us posted. I will be praying for a speedy, easy recovery.

Steph
 
I'd send a message of encouragement but i guess he's been through it all before and knows what to expect.

Best wishes for minimal coughing for the next couple of weeks....;)
 
Thanks for the update, Jen and please extend our best wishes to Brad for an uneventful recovery.
 
Great News!!! Let Brad know that we are all pulling for him for a smooth recovery. Thank you Jen for letting us know how he is doing. I was thinking about him. Will be praying for an uneventful recovery!
 
Thank you for sharing this wonderful news.
Please give him my best wishes for a rapid recovery.
 
Thanks for taking the time to update! I am so glad that things went well. Send our good thoughts - and take care of yourself as well!!

Best of luck!
 

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