Final Update Connie B 12/19

[Donna G]

I just talked with Maurie on the phone. Katie is with him. He said as Katie below and also that they gave Connie a pacemaker and 2 Arteries in her heart. My prayers are going up that she recovers smoothly from this 11+ hour surgery.

DonnaG

Below from Katie

Surgery is over . Connie is off the bypass machine and is now on

ventalator. It was a very difficult case with the scar tissue, getting

into the chest and then doing the bypass (they used two veins from her

legs, and then put iin a mechanical valve.

They also discovered that a bone in her chest had never healed from

the last surgery which might have contributed to some of her pain,

They've closed her up and she is expected to Be on a ventilator and in

coma for at least 48 hours,. it's watch and wait at this point but the

procedures themselves were successful,

They had her for 12 long hours today.

Maurie and I will get to see her in about 30 minutes.

The next 24 hours are critical but so far so good! Thank goodness.

Katie

[Barbb]

I'm praying for a perfect recovery, thanks for letting us know what is happening.

Barb

[Betts]

I'm glad to hear the surgery was successful and will be praying for a safe and uneventful recovery for Connie.

[nonni]

Thank you Andrea and Donna for Katie's update on our Connie....Whew!! glad at least the surgery is over..now the pray's for a quick recovery...Geezzzz that sounds like a very very tough operation...but our Connie is a tough cookie and she'll show them who's boss ...many prayers for you sweet Connie...I will be looking anxiously for more update...Thank your Katie...Your the greatest...

hugs to all ...Nonni

[shineladysue]

Donna ,thanks so much for this update. Connie will certainly have my continued prayers. Will be looking for further updates, when you have them.

Love and Prayers,

Sue

[RandyW]

HOOORAY And Keep Praying For easy and thorough recovery!!!!!

[Heather_T]

I am so glad the surgery over and now she can start her recovery. Many prayers!

[Ry]

Hoping all goes well and she heals quickly.

[wondermom]

Praying for a quick recovery.

[kamataca]

I know God is being bombarded right now, but I will add my voice as well! I pray for gentle, healing rest for Connie now as she prepares for this recovery.

Kelly

[Muriel]

Thanks for the info. It sounds like really good news. Connie certainly deserves that! Hope all continues to go as expected.

Muriel

[Geri]

Thanks for letting us know, hoping for an uneventful recovery.

Geri

[Nushka]

Will continue to pray for Connie and a swift, uneventful recovery. She is a wonderful person and deserves a only the best. Her surgery was long and hard on her so I hope the "coma"(probably drug induced) will help her heal and go home soon.

Thanks for the update, I was worried all day.

Nina

[Don M]

Thanks for the update. I will be looking to seeing Connie's posts again. but, wow ...one certainly gets an idea of the difficulty of the surgery.

Don M

[tnmynatt]

Prayers continue....

[laban]

My thoughts and prayers continue for complete recovery. God does have his hands full right now, but there is nothing he can't accomplish if we trust in Him.

[J.C.]

Hoping, Praying that all goes well

from now on.

Thank you Donna, Andrea and Katie.

Jackie

[tkelley]

Prayers for a quick recovery.

[JB]

Thanks for the update. Glad the surgery was successful. Praying for a full and speedy recovery.

[Welthy]

Thank you very much for the update! Thank goodness the surgery went well and many warm wishes sent for a speedy recovery.

Welthy

[cathy]

Praying for a quick recovery for our dear Connie

[Leela]

Continuing prayers for Connie!

[blaze100]

Connie is in my prayers.

Barb

[carolhg]

Praying for recovery and healing for Connie.

Carol

[LolasDaughter]

Thank you for the update, Donna & Katie. So glad to hear the docs feel the procedures were successful. Continuing to pray for Connie...