Colin is in ICU

[BarbJean]

Hi to all my friends. Colin is now in ICU. The surgeon felt it went well: no blood needed, no abnormal rhythms, no pacemaker needed, valve was repaired, tissue was not too bad, a small hole in his heart was repaired. Went in to see him a couple of minutes ago but he is in lala land. He had started to wake up but they wanted him to stay asleep longer. Hopefully, the vent will be out when he wakes up. The strange thing, but fortunate really, is that until this surgery he was feeling just fine. But, I know we are at less risk for a dissection and that is worth it all!!! Hugs to all of you, Barb

 

[Luana]

Wonderful news, Barb! Hope he has smooth sailing all the way during recovery. :angel:

 

[Jkm7]

What good news. So happy to hear Colin is safely over the mountain and will begin his recovery. Hope he has an uneventful, bump free recovery.
Thanks for sharing with us.

 

[nngbwh]

That is great news. Thanks for the update.

 

[vtbecca]

Great news, I hope he has a very fast recovery!

Becca

 

[Superbob]

Glad to hear everything's going well so far! Best wishes to Colin for a smooth recovery....

 

[ARGreenMN]

Yay! Keep us posted and make sure he does all the stuff he's supposed to do. But then again, any mom who has been as proactive as you will do that automatically!

 

[heartman77]

Terrific News Barb.....take good care of him!!!!! Lot of hugs...Michael

 

[Lynlw]

Great news thanks for the update. Now remember you have to rest when he does so you aren't worn out by the time you both get home and you are busier.

 

[Bill B]

Sounds good!

I had to deal with the fact that I felt absolutely fine prior to the surgery as well. We should all be so lucky. Even though I felt impaired after surgery for several months compared to before, I am now past that, but it does naturally raise a concern. At times I wasn't sure if I was going to feel better than before or even as good. Reassure Colin, if he has that concern. It just takes time and rehab. And the important thing is that he has been saved from a worse possible fate with the enlarged aorta among other things.

I hope his recovery is uneventful.

Bill

 

[sunflowergirl]

So glad to hear all is going well...keep us updated. Robin

 

[BarbJean]

Thanks, everyone. Just went into ICU and he was awake. The vent is still in and it looked uncomfortable for him. He said he is not in pain though. It did make me feel a bit faint to see all the apparatus and the tube doing the breathing. Hopefully, when we go in next, it will be out and he can talk.

 

[malibu82]

I am so happy to hear he did well If it makes you feel any better about the breathing tube, I remember it didn't hurt at all, just was uncomfortable. Like when you are at the dentist, and you have to hold your mouth open the whole time, and it's dry and they are sticking things in your mouth...that's what it felt like to me.

Sounds like me, until the surgery I felt just fine! Didn't want to risk the dissection either though. Thanks for keeping us so updated!

 

[Mentu]

Barb, thanks for the note. I hope you can rest as well.

Larry

 

[neil]

great news keep us informed

 

[Robb Wilder]

This is great news. HE will be up before you know it. Ill keep him in my thoughts and prayers

 

[pat45750]

Glad to hear things are going well. Looking forward to hearing how well his recovery is going. I know it will. Pat

 

[Bean Counter]

Great news! Looking forward to a speedy recovery.

 

[sweetbanker]

That's great Barb what a relief . On to other things to worry about lol . You take care of yourself too .

Happy healing Colin.

 

[Allisoninoz]

Great news! Glad he came through the surgery well.