Sharon, it sounds like he had quite an episode but the lord is in control. 
Sounds like he is recovering nicely and when they get him off the ventilator 
he will be fine.  Will be praying.

Sandy
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From: "Sharon Hooley" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 9:51 PM
Subject: Please Continue to Pray


> Hi,
>
> Well, my dad had to have another surgery, to take out part of a hematoma 
> near the other surgery site that was opened yesterday.  this is what I 
> understand it, so I'll correct myself if I learn anything otherwise later. 
> The artery they cleared out is smaller than some, and it was more 
> difficult than expected to get it cleaned.  And get this.,  Both, carotid, 
> arteries, were, blocked, 90, 5, %, and/or, more!!!  Is that a walking 
> miracle or what? Anyway, he swelled up so much that they had to insert a 
> tube down his throat and put him on (Would it be a respirator, or a 
> ventilator?), for breathing until the swelling goes down.  The last I've 
> heard, he has stabilized, and his mind is clear, though he cannot speak 
> yet.  He is expected to recover, but it sounds like he'll still be in the 
> hospital over the weekend.  Can you tell us more about these things, 
> Sandy?  Is it a typical complication for vascular operations?  According 
> to Judy, who is herself an RN, they didn't see the need to put stints in 
> the arteries.
>
> And again, thank you all for your prayers and support.
>
> Sharon
>