My World …. Is hoping and praying for a good outcome

[Captain Michael Buffington]

I wish your Grandfather a quick recovery to his old self. I have had a couple of my close family go through major surgery, and it is as nerve racking for the family as it is for the patient. Stay positive for the rest of them.

Mike

[shoefish]

The cardiac surgeons here in the US are bar-none the best in the world. Pops is in good hands. Still, I will likewise send prayers for a healthy recovery.

[gottaflylee]

Prayers sent to you all...

[homewrecker]

Hang in there your SFC Family is right here beside you all the way.Prayers sent to your Pop.

[merry marlin]

We'll be keeping your Grandpops and family in our prayers.
Good luck with everything.
MM

[slip slidin]

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[flatbottom]

fin your family members are in our prayers.

[Finesse]

My Grandfather is a ROCK !!! He made it through the surgery with no serious issues as of this evening. After coming off heart / lung bypass his heart started right up. Surgeons were very please with how well he did … and is currently on minimal support (essential he is breathing without much assist)
He will be brought out of the heavy sedation possibly tonight !! likely sometime tomorrow. Naturally there are still a few hurdles to get over in the next few days but the big one has past !! They did indicate that his valve was in rough shape, so I would imagine he will feel pretty damn good after he gets going with rehab.

Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes, it really means a lot, you have no idea.
The “funny” thing about this is how unprepared I was for today. I say that because I did clinical rotations while in pharmacy school many years ago at this same hospital. I spent more than half my time on the Surgical, Coronary Care and Cardiothoracic Units. I knew what to expect, I saw it day in and day out, yet that all went out the window … it didn’t matter as this was Pop.

[Captain Michael Buffington]

My Grandfather is a ROCK !!! He made it through the surgery with no serious issues as of this evening. After coming off heart / lung bypass his heart started right up. Surgeons were very please with how well he did … and is currently on minimal support (essential he is breathing without much assist)
He will be brought out of the heavy sedation possibly tonight !! likely sometime tomorrow. Naturally there are still a few hurdles to get over in the next few days but the big one has past !! They did indicate that his valve was in rough shape, so I would imagine he will feel pretty damn good after he gets going with rehab.

Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes, it really means a lot, you have no idea.
The “funny” thing about this is how unprepared I was for today. I say that because I did clinical rotations while in pharmacy school many years ago at this same hospital. I spent more than half my time on the Surgical, Coronary Care and Cardiothoracic Units. I knew what to expect, I saw it day in and day out, yet that all went out the window … it didn’t matter as this was Pop.

My papaw went through that same thing and was on life support for 6 weeks. It was the hardest time for my family ever. He did eventually get better. That icu unit sucks and it is nice to get loved ones out of there. I am glad for you Finnese.

Mike

[WAHOONBOX]

JUST CRAWLED OUT OF THE SACK TO CHECK DA WEATHER FOR TODAY.....AND THEN SEEN THE PRAYER VIGIL HERE....

TODAYS RELEASES AND THIS WEEKS WHITE MARLIN ACTION IS DEDICATED TO YOU AND FAMILY....MORNING PRAYERS WILL ROCK DA HEAVENS....TELL POPS WE ARE ALL THINKING OF HIM

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