Daily Update

Yesterday was definitely a long day for dad, surgeons, and our family. Surgery lasted for over 12 hours but surgeon said it went well. They were able to clip both aneruysms and also found a 3rd one behind the other two, they were able to clip that one as well. They said the the 3rd one found was more dangerous than the large one because of how thin it was and the blood flow. We were also told that Amanda, Steph, and & I would need to be checked out because these type of cluster anuerysms are hereditary. Now comes the waiting period. ... Dad is under heavy sedation to keep him asleep for at least 48 hours. The doctors will check on him regulary but will not be able to assess what physical & mental abilities he still has or lost during the procedure, etc. He is also on a ventilator (breathing machine) and as of this morning he was trying to take 3 breaths a minute on his own. Right now he is getting an angeogram done to check for any bleeding on the brain. We will continue to update as we find our more. Please continue to keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

P.S. They did not have to due any type of bi-pass or trechiotomy. That was a WONDERFUL thing...that was another HUGE BLESSING!

Love,
Jess