Scott In Austin Out Of Surgery

[skeptic49]

Here's the latest post on Scott's blog from his partner Bryan:

Hello everyone,
The nurse updated us not too long ago and said that they are still working on Scott, cleaning him. Apparently the incision is still bleeding a little, which is not uncommon. The nurse said his heart is beating on its own now, so that's great news there. I should be able to go in and see him in the next few hours.

Keep Scott in your thoughts,

Jim

 

[Bridgette]

Good news! Thanks Jim for updating us.

Bridgette

 

[ottagal]

It is good to get the update, Jim. Thanks for keeping us informed! Sending best wishes to Scott for a smooth recovery.

 

[Phyllis]

Thanks for checking the blog and posting. Looking forward to more good news.

 

[Eva]

Thanks, Jim, for updating us. Will keep him in my prayers.

 

[skeptic49]

From Scott's friend Liz late last night:

Bryan and I went in to see him once more at 8:15, and he opened his eyes a bit and acknowledged both of us and tried to mouth "I love you" to Bryan, but then his nurse yelled at him to quit trying to talk (the tube was still in), so we told him we loved him and quickly left so he could rest. What a relief to see him conscious!

 

[netmiff]

Conscious is a good way for friends and relatives to see you ! Happy things went well. Thinking good thoughts for a smooth recovery.

 

[WayneGM]

Great news. Thanks for the update. Wishing him a smooth and speedy recovery.

 

[hall]

Good news. Wishing him a smooth unevenful recovery.

 

[skeptic49]

Here's real good Friday morning news about Scott from his partner Bryan:

I've conveyed everyone's individual wishes, love and concern to Scott this morning, which he greatly enjoyed hearing.

Scott's doing great now, and Liz and I got to see him and he was in good spirits and relieved to have the surgery over! A good night's rest made such a difference, and Scott was fully coherent, and his usual cheerful self and we tried sharing a few jokes. We also met Claire, the wonderful genetic researcher who helped Scott understand that his heart needed attention, as she got there first thing during the visiting time and talked to us a while, with much appreciated insight and advice.

What the medical staff will be concentrating on is making sure he doesn't have any blood clots, and he has on special calf-high mechanically massaging socks, of sorts, and he will need to eventually do some breathing and leg exercises to keep his blood flowing everywhere. This hospital is exceptionally highly acclaimed, so we feel confident in the staff's care.

Well, next visit time will be at 5 p.m. We'll keep you posted.
best,
Bryan

 

[njean]

Thank you Bryan, Jim, Liz for keeping us abreast of Bryan's condition. He'll feel so much better when they take the tube out! My continued prayers for Scott!

 

[Beha]

Glad everything is going good!

 

[skeptic49]

The latest on Scott from his partner Bryan as of Sunday afternoon:

Hi there, everyone-
We were able to visit Scott his morning, and he was feeling much better today than yesterday, and had gotten more (although still not enough) sleep. The ICU is a very busy place, it turns out. We saw that he had progressed enough so they started offering him real food - a couple graham crackers and apple sauce, but they also have him hooked up for nutrition and hydration as well. Scott will be kept in there at least another day, and the doctors say he will need a pacemaker, which Scott accepted as necessary, but wasn't really thrilled about it. His release date has subsequently been pushed past Christmas.

I took in a couple family photos and left them there, with the nurse's permission. Liz and I took turns reading posts from the blog, as one would stand, holding the laptop computer like a tray, and the other would type and navigate on the computer, reading the postings aloud for Scott to hear, then we switched roles when one would get tired of holding the computer. He really enjoyed hearing all your posts and wishes verbatim.

We will be going in later today, and if there's news to report we'll post it.
Warm regards,
Bryan