Charlie is up in a chair this morning and sipping fluids. He is healing slowly. Most importantly, his heart is beating all by itself! And the cardiac function (heart muscle use) is good. He wants to sleep, sleep, sleep.
Charlie continues to have two chest tubes, which are draining minimally. He has been nauseous. The internal medicine doctor thinks that this is from the chest tubes irritating the stomach and diaphragm, which causes Charlie to gag. Hopefully, these will be removed later in the day.
We saw his big, sexy chest scar today. His tan, muscular legs look the same. There are two tiny scars where the surgeon tried to find the veins for the bypass.
Did all of you know that when my dad was a little boy (1943) he had meningitis? The doctors told my grandparents to prepare a grave for my dad, as he would most likely die from the illness. Instead, he recovered, but as a result lost his hearing in the left ear. Dr. Propp thinks that at this time, he may have developed rheumatic fever, which left his aortic valve damaged. Hence, he developed severe heart disase at by age 68! Being one of 12 kids, Charlie was smack dab in the middle so could consider himself the true "middle child". His brothers and sisters said that Charlie was always concerned for everyone else, was respectful to everyone, and made sure that everyone had fun. His hyperactivity and exuberance has continued from birth until now. Thank God he was spared in 1943 and in 2011 to be with us a little bit longer!
Courtney and Farley, Uncle Joe, Steve... we miss your presence. Mossie, I will continue this after I depart Denver.
"THEY CAN KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN, CHARLIE Brown"...I MEAN BURRESS!!!
ReplyDeleteWhew, this is such awesome news that you're upright! Those chest tubes are the pits! You WILL be tons better.. when they are out..i.e:coughing & even breathing deeply, which IS a MUST!! Spirometer, baby..here it comes! I'm just jealous that I wasn't the one searching for those Saphenous Veins in your muscular legs & ?sexy legs!!! Are they really Kevin? Don't recall seeing Charlie in shorts! That was my job for when I was a PA, 1977, worked for a Cardiovascular Open Heart Surgical Group of 7 in Wichita! And closed the chest until they started using staples! I'm so thrilled that you'll be up & about for the "Packers" win on Sunday! TRY to stay somewhat calm..I am obviously laughing here! LOL Am heading back to WI to live, so I'm so hoping this BLOG continues..sooo I'll know how to best PRAY for you! God's still got TONS for you to do here on earth for His Glory! Hang in there, Buddy! WE LOVE YOU CHARLIE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "Pauley"
Does everybody KNOW..that C.B. was & is... "THE BEST" Sunday School Teacher on the planet? Trust me..It's true!!!
Brittney, thank you so much, wish I could have been there. love to all, you & Karen are in my prayers for a safe trip home. Mossi
ReplyDeleteI can testify to Charlie's sexy legs - LOL! (I've seen him in a swimsuit on the beach.) Both he and Kevie are quite fit!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear he is continuing to improve! PRAISE THE LORD!