Donna G Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbb Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 I'm praying for a perfect recovery, thanks for letting us know what is happening. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betts Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 I'm glad to hear the surgery was successful and will be praying for a safe and uneventful recovery for Connie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonni Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 HOOORAY And Keep Praying For easy and thorough recovery!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather_T Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 I am so glad the surgery over and now she can start her recovery. Many prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Hoping all goes well and she heals quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wondermom Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Praying for a quick recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Thanks for the info. It sounds like really good news. Connie certainly deserves that! Hope all continues to go as expected. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Thanks for letting us know, hoping for an uneventful recovery. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Prayers continue.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Hoping, Praying that all goes well from now on. Thank you Donna, Andrea and Katie. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkelley Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Prayers for a quick recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Thanks for the update. Glad the surgery was successful. Praying for a full and speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Thank you very much for the update! Thank goodness the surgery went well and many warm wishes sent for a speedy recovery. Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Praying for a quick recovery for our dear Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Continuing prayers for Connie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Connie is in my prayers. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Praying for recovery and healing for Connie. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolasDaughter Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Thank you for the update, Donna & Katie. So glad to hear the docs feel the procedures were successful. Continuing to pray for Connie... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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