Surgery day ( December 9)- My dad was scheduled for a 9:00am surgery. But with the business of a hospital he didn't go into surgery till 1:00pm. He said waiting four hours was killer. Surgery could take any where form 3-7 hours. My dad was out of surgery at 6:00pm. Dr Ali said everything went well. My dad still had a breathing tube in but that could be up to 24 hrs. His heart is beating on it's own. Dana was only able to see him for a few minutes. Sound 9:00pm Dana was able to see him again.Just got to see him again and only for 5 mins. Around 9 they were able to take him breath tube out. Dana said his name and he opened his eyes for a second. They said he is doing good. Dana then couldn't see him again until 8:30 am the next day. But she can call in during the night for an update.
Day 1 of recovery (December 10 ) Dana called the hospital several times during the night and everything seems to be going well. First day of recovery is pain management since he will be awake.
Dana wasn't able to see my dad till10:00am. He is doing okay. Today will be about controlling his pain. The Dr will see him later to assess if he can be move to a Step Down ICU unit. Right now he has a nurse just for him. At 2:00pm they moved him into a step down ICU unit. Still restricted visits. He's in pain, wants Pepsi they won't allow Dana to give him any. The none smoking is brutal for him. They finally gave him a patch. Hope it helps take the edge off. Around 3:30pm they allowed him to stand up and walk about 20 steps. Then again at 9:30pm the nurse and dana took him for a short walk. His blood pressure is a little high but other than that he doing okay.
Day 2 of recovery (December 11)- Day 2 and 3 are the worse for pain. He's in pain so they used his pain meds. His blood pressure is a bit higher then they would like so they are assessing his meds. In the afternoon my dad was off oxygen and the chest tubs and other lines later that afternoon. They also changed his bandages so he is looking better. He did a little loop around the hallway. This morning he had to sit down half way but he pushed through this afternoon. Late Friday evening my dad was moving to the step down ICU as he was the most stable in ICU and someone needed his bed. He also went for x-rays, whites routine after they take chest tubes out.
Day 3 of recovery ( December 12)- Today's Saturday, Josh and I were able to make a trip to Calgary to see my dad. Wish we could of gone earlier, but with work we couldn't. We got to the hospital right when visiting hours started at 10:00am. It was good to see him. We went for a walk around the 9th floor with him. Around 11:30am they took out his wires in his chest. He has bit of a fever that they are controlling with meds, might be a since of infection. Logan and Kara also came up to visit. Since they limit visitors, Josh and I went for lunch to allow them time to visit. we got back in the early afternoon. The physiothherepist came in to do a stair test with my dad. The wanted him try one flight of stairs while they monitor his heart rate. He passed! It was good to have a day to visit with my dad. Later Saturday night my dad had cold chills and his heart went into A Fib, doctors and nurses monitored him close through out the night.
Day 4 of recovery ( December 13)- My dads heart went into A Fib a couple more times during the night. He didn't get much rest and easting much. I guess my dads heart was in a A Fib for 12 hours, good thing he had doctors and nurses close by. By Sunday afternoon things seem to be okay now, the meds they gave him seem to be doing there job.
Day 5 of recovery ( December 14)- They are telling my dad that he will be able to go home Tuesday.
Day 6 of recovery ( December 15)- My dad was released from the hospital and able to go home.
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