TXWildflower

[TXWildflower]

Hi to all of Rhena's wonderful supportive friends. This is her sister Rhonda and her surgery went well. We just saw her for the first time but she was still asleep but I guess she has been irritated by the intubation tube so they are hoping to take it out soon. The surgeon said she did not have a bicupsid valve as first thought but turned out to be a tricupsid valve with thickened valves and some kind of membrane. Not calcified at all. I will keep you updated and pass along any msg's. The only place the have Wi-fi is in the main lobby. Bye now. Rhonda Smith

 

[Superbob]

Glad they're talking about taking out the breathing tube soon -- that's always a big step. (Lucky me, I had it for an extra period of time).

Again, as I said in the post-op thread, it's so good to hear she came through fine. Thanks for posting here, too -- I know the Throwdowners will want to send their special best to her.

 

[Greg a]

As bob said that is a BIG step

 

[nngbwh]

We are all praying for a speedy recovery. We can't wait to see her back here soon !

 

[jjay32]

Great news!

 

[Mentu]

Rhonda, thank you for taking the time to let us know. Tell your sister that we are thinking of her.

Larry

 

[epstns]

Rhonda - Thanks for the update on Rhena. As she will tell you, we, the Class of 2011, have to set a good example for others to follow. Sounds like she is doing her part. We're all praying for her continued success.

 

[neil]

all the best rhena

 

[Cooker]

Rhena ... keeping you in my prayers ... welcome to this side of the mountain:thumbup:

 

[skeptic49]

Good to read the news of a successful procedure. Best wishes for a smooth recovery!

Jim

 

[drivetopless]

So glad the surgery is over. On to healing!

 

[TXWildflower]

Update on Rhena. All is well except the weather. Rhena is recovering at a rapid pace and the doctors & nurses are amaxed. Of intubation, oxyegen & some other tubes removed today. Up in chair 3 times & starting to eat. Pain being controlled with Narco and this time they only gave her Tylenol. We are expecting snow tonight and since she is still in ICU I may stay home tongiht, Thanks for your prayers and posts. Rhonda Smith

 

[nngbwh]

Thanks for the update. Sounds like Rhena is moving in the right direction.

 

[Lily]

Other updates and comments:

http://www.valvereplacement.org/forums/showthread.php?37416-Post-Op-day-1
http://www.valvereplacement.org/forums/showthread.php?37408-TXWildflower