I wanted to update you all about what's happening with Denny. I know he has many friends here who would want to know...

Denny's been suffering for quite some time from atrial fibrilation. The docs tried to correct it through meds and through more aggressive means, but it didn't respond. This past Thursday, Denny had an outpatient procedure done. During the procedure, there were complications that landed Denny in ICU with a chest tube.

The following morning when the docs tried to remove the chest tube, Denny began bleeding uncontrollably and it was quickly determined that an artery in his heart had been nicked. He was rushed to the OR where they opened his chest and repaired the artery. Twice during the operation, he had to be resusitated (sp?) as his heart stopped beating. Also, hee was given two units of blood.

After two days in the surgical ICU, he was finally moved to the cardiac floor, and now he's got pneumonia. This morning, the surgeon removed the chest tube successfully and, God willing, Denny will possibly be coming home tomorrow to continue recovering.

So... an outpatient procedure turned into major surgery and near death. After much pain and suffering, Denny got some more news this morning... the atrial fibrilation has NOT been corrected.

I'll be here in Thousand Oaks with him. I took him to the hospital and will bring him back upon release, and I'll stay here and tend to him. Believe me when I say he will receive all the loving care I have to give.

He's not out of the woods yet. The pneumonia persists and we were informed yesterday that he's got some damage to the heart as a result of this whole experience.

He can use your prayers and good wishes! I'll keep you updated.

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flutelady,

I had no idea! He'll be in and has mine! Thank you. (((Denny)))

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((((Denny)))) those are big hugs for a successful recovery... (((flutelady))) I can't begin to imagine the range of emotions you have been through ... hang in there wonderful pixie lady! I'll be sure to keep both of you in my prayers for the coming days.

I wish for the both of you a fast recovery from this terrible ordeal.....my thoughts are with you Denny and Flutelady. There is by far nothing worse that not being able to do anything but put faith in the doctors and wait.....positive thoughts are being sent your way.

I had no idea. For sure my wife and I will keep him in our prayers. Our church also has a prayer chain and he'll be added to that. When you see him, tell him there's a lot of prayers going to for his well-being.

((( HUGS )))

Our thoughts are prayers are with you Denny....Get well soon....

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((((hugs))) for you both. While it must be awful going through something like this, I know it is just as hard to watch someone you love suffer and try to heal. Thoughts and vibes of love, peace,strength, and healing being sent westward.

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((((Denny)))) and ((((Flutelady)))) ~~ I had wondered why I'd not seen much of either of you.

I am sending you both my thoughts and love. If there is anything else I can possibly do, please let me know. I would be happy to help.

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oh sweetie, thanks for sharing with us. I am so sorry to hear about this horrible ordeal. I have no doubt he's in great hands with you sweetie.
You are BOTH in my heart and prayers.

Love ya.

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The BEST to you, Denny, for a COMPLETE and RAPID recovery. You're sure to get the BEST care with Flutelady by your side.

I know I'm pretty quite here but I wanted to add my thoughts and prayers for you.

Penny

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FluteLady -(((((HUGS)))))

You are both in my thoughts.


Hugs again
Barb

You folks are amazing! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the kind and heart-felt good wishes and prayers you've sent Denny's way. You've got me crying yet again, but these are tears that come from feeling embraced and cared for, and knowing that the man I love is cared about so much.

Denny was finally released from the hospital today. I drove him home and I'm here with him at his home in Thousand Oaks. he's still in quite a bit of pain but is doing better each day. I'm giving him all the TLC I've got to give. His poor body looks like it's been through a war...

He has refered to me as "Nurse Ratchet", which lets me know that he's definitely on the road to recovery, haha.

Tomorrow I'll share all of your postings with him. I know it will mean much to him and warm his heart as it's warmed mine.


Thank you everyone. Our Pixies friends are the best!!!

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Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom to understand my man, love to forgive him, and patience for his moods. Because Lord, if I pray for strength, I'll beat him to death. AMEN


It's no trick loving somebody at their best. Love is loving them at their worst.
~Tom Stoppard~


It isn't premarital sex if you have no intention of getting married.
~George Burns~


As bad as I am, I'm proud of the fact that I'm worse than I seem.
~A. DiFranco~

Managed to miss this thread until today... best of luck to both of you and here's to a speedy recovery. My thoughts are with you both.

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good news! hang in there, both of you. (((hugs)))

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