Friday, August 31, 2007

bypass

Right now, as I type, my Dad is having quadruple coronary artery bypass surgery.

Basically he was a walking heart attack with four of his arteries almost 90% blocked. After an angiogram yesterday afternoon they scheduled surgery for 8:30 am this morning. Can I say - Holy Shit?!

My Dad is healthy and plays racquetball or golfs almost everyday - so the doctors tell us everything will go smoothly. His father died of a heart attack. So this is pretty scary. My gut tells me everything is going to be fine though.

His 63rd birthday is on Monday - what a crappy way to celebrate.



6 comments:

amanda jane said...

call me when it's over!!!!!!!

keo boun pheng said...

best of luck to your dad! please let us know how he is doing.

Cheryl said...

I hope your dad is recovering well.

Trisha said...

Poor Jim. I hope everything went well. I will keep him in your prayers.

Marissa said...

i am thinking of you and your dad, anne. my dad had the same surger (twice!). and he is still here to tell the tale. but my thoughts and prayers and well-wishes are with you, and him and your entire family. everything is going to be okay -- i know it! lots of love to you!!!!

Teresa said...

Sending good thoughts your (and your dad's) way.