Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Operation Complete .. Joyce did good

Dr. Pochettino came and reported that the operation is complete. Joyce did very well during the procedure. They replaced the valve after finding the problem that they thought was there. Howver, they felt that the aorta did not need replacement. So the operation was somewhat shorter than the five hours that was estimated .. about 3.5 hours.
He said Joyce was being moved to the intensive care unit and is currently on a ventilator until she is fully awake. That may be several hours and she will stay overnight in the IC unit.
Thank the Lord that everything was successful! Thank you all for your prayers. I'm sure Joyce will want to extend her thanks personnally later!
Art (Joyce's Dad)

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am thanking God that it's over and praying for an easy recovery!

Still thinking of you and praying,
amy

Anonymous said...

Great- good things happen to good people. We'll keep checking back.
Carole H.

Anonymous said...

Thank heavens. That is good news. Thank you for the updates!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful! So glad everything went well, and didn't have any doubt that it would be any other way! So glad for Joyce and for all of you...her family. Again, thanks for keeping us updated! Will continue to keep her in our thoughts and pray for a quick recovery.

Anonymous said...

Wonderful! So glad everything went well, and didn't have any doubt that it would be any other way! So glad for Joyce and for all of you...her family. Again, thanks for keeping us updated! Will continue to keep her in our thoughts and pray for a quick recovery. ~Brenda~ (sorry, Joyce, forgot to leave my name....LOL)

Mel said...

Wohoo!! I'm very glad to hear that everything went well. I have been keeping the staff here updated and reminded them to pray hard today. Thank you for keeping us up to date, Art. We are thinking of all of you!
Melissa

Denise said...

I am so HAPPY to hear the news!!! I have been thinking of her ALL day! Thank you so much for keeping us updated. Tell her I was asking for her and that Madison and I send LOTS of Hugs!! Denise Swain

Sandy said...

Prayers do make a difference. Thanks so much for the updates. What an awesome Dad you are!
Love,
Sandy S.

Anonymous said...

what great news!! please send her a hug from all of us. thanks for the updates...and keep them coming!
karlin

Sandy said...

Donald says...we are all thinking of you. Hang in there.

Donald Dalious

Joyce said...

Thank you all for your prayers and support. We really do appreciate it. Ashley

Anonymous said...

Great news! Give her a hug for all of us!