Category Archives: Surgery

Day 2 – I am now in 2 South

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Loren

Surgery day plus 2 Again, I do not have a lot of great memories of this day.  I think I was served breakfast sitting up in bed.  I do remember learning to get out of bed later that morning (with … Continue reading →

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The doctor was right!

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Becky

It DOES hurt. Loren was moved from the Cardiac Surgery ICU to another area in the Columbia Tower this morning right before I arrived at 11 am. Some of the tubes were removed, but he still is on an IV, … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Becky

Yes, we did receive a gift today! Dr Latham was able to repair Loren’s mitral valve, instead of replacing it. We are very relieved. We arrived at 7 am, and were told that the surgery was at 7:45 instead of … Continue reading →

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Day 0 – Surgery Day

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Loren

Today is the day!  Barring any unforeseen hindrances I will be having the mitral valve in my heart either repaired or replaced today.  Surgery is scheduled for 11:00 am and may take 5 or 6 hours. I am supposed to … Continue reading →

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