So far, so good. It took no time at all after meeting the heart surgeon to setting a date for Bill’s bypass. Dr. Kirby’s expertise is in demand at three large hospitals in Bryon / College Station, yet he made room for Bill less than two days after seeing him.
The surgery is still in process (expected to take at least 5 hours; it takes longer for a second bypass surgery, having to work through all the scar tissue, etc.). One of the surgical nurses came out to speak with us a little bit ago, telling us where they are presently in the procedure and that everything is going very well.
Our heart-felt thanks to all who have prayed for us and for him specifically — God is good! He is answering those prayers. Expecting a great outcome!
And here is the sketch from pre-op prep five years ago . . .
Thank you, Vicky, for your update. We have been praying continually over this. Oh my goodness, God is faithful and holds our breath in His hand - and so completely takes care of each one of us in Christ Jesus. This is tough, but we've been singing that song that He is a pain-Taker, a way-Maker & a chain-Breaker. May He continue to do His wondrous work in your present situation. Much love - Leisel.
ReplyDeleteI know that song! I think I learned it at a Joyce Meyer conference.
ReplyDeleteBill’s surgery ended up to have 2 bypasses: one to correct the previous one that failed and one on a just-starting-to-build-up area on the back side of his heart. Surgery was a bit over 5 hours. In ICU now and pain is easily managed. MUCH better than his horrible experience 5 years ago!
Thanking God and all those precious prayers!
Glad to read your message, Vicky. Thinking of you in prayers...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jana! I am so thankful that this time Bill has not suffered the excruciating pain he experienced 5 years ago with his first bypass! He’s still in the hospital ICU but resting peacefully.
DeleteEven though we've never met "in real life", please know you are in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Laura! God has certainly been answering prayers in amazing ways throughout this time!
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