[SEL] Charlie Bryant Update - So Far So Good

[Paul Maples]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard R Allen" <gramps16 at juno.com>
To: <paulmaples at sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 5:04 AM
Subject: 10:20PM Report from Gail


> Good Morning,
> The report is Charles was not taken to surgery till 4PM and was taken to
> ICU at 9:30PM. The surgeon called Gail. It was a risky surgery but all
> was accomplished--when the old leads were removed there was a tear in
> tricuspid valve so that had to be repaired, the pacemaker and leads of
> present one was removed, the aortic valve was replaced by a biological
> valve. He was kept in OR an extra hour to watch for any bleeding due to
> the previous time in surgery. He was to be kept sedated throughout the
> night and kept on ventilator. Will gradually let to awake.  One of the
> main concerns is to keep guard on infection so cultures will be taken at
> frequent intervals. If all goes well, he will be there for a week and
> then go to rehab.  Please pray this will come to pass. 
> 
> Have not had any other word during the night.  
> 
> I have to leave in few minutes but will hopefully have another report by
> later in the day.
> 
> Thanks for your prayers and for cheering Charles and Evelyn on to happier
> and healthier days!!
> 
> Lois, C's sister
>