Bypass

[vaneramos]

How strange it was to see Dad, such a vital, energetic human being, lying absolutely inert and helpless, his skin puffy and pinkish-grey, stained with flecks of blood and iodine. I don't think Uncle George could stand it; he stayed just long enough to see and hear Dad was fine, then slipped back to the waiting room while I stood vigil for a few moments. Dad's mouth was hanging open slightly, the same as when he falls asleep while watching a movie.

Because of the location of the blockages, the surgeon could not use newer, less-invasive procedures but had to break the sternum. The doctor said Dad came through the operation fine, that everything was as good as could be. He was still unconscious when I left the hospital earlier this evening, but was starting to wake up when I called a few minutes ago. I'll stay in London to see he gets transferred out of ICU, hopefully tomorrow afternoon, then I have to go back to work for a couple days.

I have known George all my life, but never spent an hour alone with him that I can recall. Today we spent five hours waiting together. He is a restless, macho, outgoing sportsman who can't stand silence, and I am precisely the opposite. Sailing is his lifelong passion, and he told me tales of yacht races to distract me all afternoon. He is only 70 but all his old sailing buddies have died. George is my mother's sister's husband, and I'm grateful for all he has done for Dad, especially becoming a good friend since Mom died.

Comments

[daisydumont.livejournal.com]

i'm glad your dad came out of surgery well and hope he recuperates quickly. it's good that he has your uncle george as a friend now.

[mhgagnon.livejournal.com]

Best wishes for your dad's recovery.

[poetbear.livejournal.com]

glad he came out that well. hope he gets better fast.~paul

[eniastoa.livejournal.com]

I am so glad to hear that surgery went well for your Dad, and that he was able to regain some consciousness in a reasonable time. My best wishes that his healing may continue as strongly and certainly as possible.

[abendstille.livejournal.com]

I´m glad your dad got through surgery okay. I hope he will recover quickly and gain his strength back

[wonderboynj.livejournal.com]

I'm glad all is well :)

[quirkstreet.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad to hear it went as well as it did, but I can hear it wasn't easy for anyone. Many hugs.

[djjo.livejournal.com]

Hugs love. Glad your dad made it through the operation fine. Here's wishing for a speedy recovery. Have a good time visiting him.

[bitterlawngnome.livejournal.com]

likewise!

[ubermunkey.livejournal.com]

my thoughts are with you and yours.

xo
connor