Hi Sharon,
I will continue to pray and you know that it is a true miracle! Hang in
there girl.
Hugs and blessings,
Virgie and Lady Hoshi
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sharon Hooley" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 11:51 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
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