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Ahh Sachael, I am sure you are worried, but surgery, even that kind, is much safer now than it's ever been.
I will say prayers for him and light a candle.
I really hope things go well, and I'm sure they will.

As soon as you feel up to letting us know how it went, and you can unwring your wings and type again please let us know how he is.

My love and my thoughts and best wishes to you and your family.

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My best wishes and thoughts for a speedy recovery go to your Father Sachael.

Now don't start pulling feathers out while your worrying ...I am sure you have seen fretting budgies before...not a pretty sight

Zygo

Oh dear no, you mustn't worry so much that you do that to your wings.

I really am sure that like Darkness said the operation will go well and your dad will come out of this so much improved, he'll be like a new person.
They can perform marvellous miracles now and they do it every day.

I don't do prayers and candles, but I will send your father positive thoughts and my best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Shade.

*hugs* Thanks, y'all.

Well, my mother just called. My dad is out of surgery, and doing fine. He's not breathing on my own yet, and he can only nod a little, can't even open his eyes, but they say he should be feeling better by tomorrow night.

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That's fantastic news. I am so pleased for you all.
Wishing him a speedy recovery.

I can really understand how you feel Sachael. My father recently had a bypass op and it is not just the worry and the stress of feeling scared, you would expect to feel these things, but with them comes this overwhelming helpless feeling. That things are happening in your life over which you have no control and no matter how much you try there is nothing you can do to help it.
You cannot make it 4.30 when the op will be over and he will be recovering. You cannot make the op work and have him back the way he was, that is up to the doctors and you father. You cannot make it 6 months ago when it could have been dealt with before it got to this stage, and you cannot make it 6 months from now when it will all be over and he will be almost back to his old self.

I know how wonderful these doctors are, and I know that knowing that doesn't help at all.

You and your family have my best wishes for this time, and my love and healing thoughts to you all to try and ease the worry.

Hopefully he will come through this as easily as my father did, and be well enough to be discharged long before they expect him to be.

Though expect complaints about the inactivity, boredom and severly restricted mind numbingly tedious diet. My father almost drove us mad with these things. I don't think either my mother or I have ever been so happy to hear him complain before, ever.

Blessings to you all.

Lady C.

Sorry to hear your dad needed an operation Sachael, but it's wonderful that he came through it and is now getting better.
When can you go and see him has anyone said? You will probably still be a little bit worried until you see him for yourself, I know I would be.

Thoughts and best wishes to all of you.
Take care.

Kes.

Hi Sachael,
I just thought I'd ask how your father is feeling today?
I hope he's much better.

Keep us posted.

Shade.

he's doing a BIT better. he had the surgery, it went fine, but for some reason he's still not breathing on his own. usually they take people off the ventilator after about 6 or 7 hours out of surgery, but he's still on it over 24 hours later. so me and my family are all a bit worried.
but he's opening his eyes, he can nod, write stuff down so they can talk to him.....

i can't go see him, he's at a hospital up in northeast Ohio, and i'm in central Indiana. we're 7 hours apart, and i work the entire week. i even worked today, to make up some hours that i lost when they cut time this week.

thank you all for keeping him in mind!

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I know you all had probably hoped for better progress, but 6-7 hours is only the average time, some people can take much longer. When a heart is on bypass the lungs don't work for themselves for quite some time, it's probably only that his just need more time to recover.
It's sad that you can't go and see him, I'm sure you would feel better if you could, but I'm sure your mum is telling you eveything that happens straight away so you don't feel too left out.
The most important things right now are that the surgery went well, if they're happy with that then that's a very good thing, and that he is awake and aware. He can write so his memory is working and he can control his movements too. These are all important achievements.
Hopefully soon his breathing will come back under his control, and then you can all relax again.
It's sure to be a tense time right now, but try to stay positive.
If there's anything I can do, get in touch anytime.

Take care of yourself Angel Girl.

I'm so sorry to hear about your dad sweetheart.
Give him time, I'm sure he'll be well again soon.

My prayers tonight will be for you and your family, and your father's full recovery.

Blessed Be.

Moon.

My grand dad had bypass surgery years ago and he took a while getting over the first stages.
Shade is right it can take a while for the bruising and trauma to heal enough for the lungs to start working on their own.
Most often it is because of general anaesthetic still being in the patients system which can also take quite a while to clear.

With a bit of TLC he should be right as rain very soon and he is in the right place for that.
All my best wishes for him and you.

Zygo

I am very sorry to hear that your dad is still poorly Sachael.
As the others say it can take time for some people to recover, it's a lot to go through and bodies often come out of operations so tired that it takes a few days to pick up again.
I hope to hear better news tonight or as soon as you can come back and let us know how he is.
Many of us are thinking of you and your family, and praying for him.

Much Love.
Lady C.