Surgery went well. Just a little while ago mom got the report, and there were no set backs today. The doctors said that the daily washouts will continue. Dad had to go back on the pressors (medicine to raise his blood pressure), but they are going to try to wean him off again. His blood pressure is good when he's not in surgery, but he has a harder time maintaining it in during the operations.
They are going to watch him for the next 24 hours and if his heart has no incidents they will remove the pacemaker tomorrow. Part of us just wishes they could leave it in. It's been such a relief to us knowing that it's there and will spring into action if needed. However, the doctors said the line is another risk of infection and could possibly even damage the heart. In that case we're okay with them removing it. (not that anyone even asked our opinions)
Thanks again for all of the prayers. They are working.
Tracy
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It's just great to hear that there's some stability now. We will keep praying, knowing it could turn at any time, but we know that God is with him. You all are in our prayers every day. --Kristin & Tyre
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the continued updates. Hope everyone else is hanging in there and doing well (considering). We are very greatful for technology...both in treating Louis and in keeping so many of us updated. I'm sure the internet as served as a research tool as well. Continue to hold your heads high and God in your heart.
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PS...love the slide show!!!
ReplyDeleteRuthie- We are keeping you all in our prayers! Louie's story is absolutely amazing and a real testiment of God's love and the power of prayer. May his recovery be complete and speedy and the wounds of all heal quickly!
ReplyDeleteLots of love! Marsha Faichtinger (Arthur and Betty's daughter)
Wonderful news....look we have made it to day 21, lets keep on trucking. Hang in there family I know it has to be tuff, but you can do it. We are always thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteMay Jehova-Rapha, the Lord our Healer, continue to keep watch over Louis.
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