BeckyCW Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Well, Karen just called again. David is having surgery tomorrow morning at 7:30am to remove the fluid from around his heart. (Or as the doctor said, so the fluid won't be "squishing his heart.") They'll be putting a slit in the middle of his chest and inserting a tube to drain the fluid from the leather-like lining around the heart. (Hope I'm getting this right.) David will be in intensive care for a day or two, then they'll keep him in the hospital so they can watch him until probably Sunday or Monday. So much for taking the boat out of the river to winterize it this weekend... Karen sounded okay (worried, of course, but okay). I asked if David is his usual calm, cool and collected self, and she said yes. (I didn't push it by asking if he's his usual "upbeat" self... but knowing him, he is.) As they said to each other: "New normal." Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Please say a special one for the surgery and the recovery to go exceedingly well. BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy P Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Prayers coming for a sucessful surgery and quick recovery. Prayers comin for Karen and the family as well - as my Mom said before my Dad's bypass - it is hard to be the one waiting for the dr. to come out with news. Much Love to you all! amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Becky, My thoughts will be with all of you tomorrow..and especially David.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Suck a duck, just what the Chapmans need I am sending tons of prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 David and Karen, I fired off a prayer myself. I had a pericardial window, which was a cakewlak. The only thing that bothered me were the tubes coming out of my upper abdomen. It just wasn't natural. My sister and I had quite a bit of fun with all the tubes coming out of the wall plugged into me, till one of the nurses rushed in to see what was going on! Ha! I blamed it on my sister, who was dumfounded. Keep us posted on David's progress. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Not the news we all wanted to hear, but I'm keeping David and your entire family in my thoughts tonight and over the weekend. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 David and Karen, you are in my prayers. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Prayers going up right now - and I'll be thinking of him in the morning too! Give him our love and keep us posted..... Hugs and prayers for all of you, SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Wishing David all the very best. Hang in there Karen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Becky, Thanks for the update, even though it's not the news we wanted to hear. David and his family are in my prayers each day. Please keep us posted... God Bless, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 It's best to get all that fluid out of there, so I'm glad to hear he's having the surgery. David, Karen and their family are definitely in my prayers. Thank you, Becky! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Dear Becky & Dave's whole family, My prayers are with you that David pulls thru with flying colors. He is a strong man with a wonderful family for great support. All my best, Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Thanks, Becky. Prayers comin' for all of you. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurielK Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Sending prayers for a successful procedure and quick recovery. Muriel K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Becky, Karen, Faith and David, Just want you all to know your in my prayers. I'm sad and mad all at the same time. I hate this damn cancer crud! It really does pee me off at times. Enough with the bumps in the road already!!! ((((((((((BECKY, KAREN, FAITH, DAVID))))))))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 My thoughts and prayers go out to David and family. Wishing for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyjack Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Becky, Karen,DAvid, My husband had the same procedure in march, It saved his life. Dr. Kiev at mcv was his surgeon. He was wonderfull. I hope all goes well and will be praying for you!! Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmydog2 Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 My thoughts and prayers are with you for a speedy recovery. Take care and try to rest David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 David,my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 David, I will remember to pray for your harder. Hang in there and everything will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Hope all went well this morning and that David is on his way to full recovery. Thinking of him, Karen and all the family.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindseysmom Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Dave, wishing you a speedy recovery. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Best Wishes, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Praying for a quick recovery for David... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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