Heart Issue

Frank is in ICU, won't wake up until tomorrow.

Lou was in the ICU when her phone rang from Vickie, and of course that's a big no-no at the hospital, which is why she was so rude.

Things went real well. His heart is so weak that they installed a "balloon pump" to help the heart function. The good news, I guess, is that he didn't need the thing installed that would keep his heart firing. The pump could stay in him "forever" or perhaps the heart could strengthen and it be removed, or if a donor heart comes available,... well, then comes the big operation.

The doctor can't wait for Frank to wake up, so he can start slapping him, and Lou is supposed to argue with him all she wants... before he wakes up.

Too soon to say if he'll be back on a roof someday as a daily laborer, but if nothing else, it looks like he'll at least be able to get up there from time to time to give some fortunate soul the benefit of his experience, and perhaps some undeserving soul the grief of a lifetime. LOL

Lou wanted me to express her sincere thank you for all the prayers, calls, concerns, well wishes, etc... that have originated from this little group of roofers. She really appreciates it.

You can tell the weight of the worry has lifted off her shoulders and she's looking forward to a glass of wine and good night sleep.

Will find out more tomorrow.

Well that just saved me from a lot of typing. Except Lou was not rude at all! Lou did mention that now that the valves are working maybe his heart will get stronger. Isn't it funny how much we learn about all our bodies functions!

Answered prayer . . . it's a good thing . . .

"Rude" was Lou's word, just passed it on. She was kind of laughing.about the looks she got from the ICU staff when her phone started ringing.

It would be hard to put into words how much better she sounded now that the worry is over.

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Like I said earlier I was getting ready for my morning visit with Frank. He is doing well, he was awake but still on the ventilator & the balloon pump. The Dr. said they are going to keep him with his hook ups until his heart beats a little better. He of course shook his fist at me, I asked him how he felt & he gave me a thumbs up. He is doing a lot of finger motion that he thinks I should know what he wants, I did figure out that he had an itch. his head, eye brows & neck. Thought I was finished but no I missed a spot can you guess what? Give up? Oh well I'll tell you, his NOSE. LOL. He did have a coughing spell which led to chocking, I had to help the nurse & hold his legs down. When she got him under control I wiped the tears from his eyes, gave me a thumbs up grabbed my hand & wouldn't let go. So I told him I love him & to get some rest that I was going home & will see him later. Got to the nurses station & cried like a baby. Now that I got myself together I will be heading back at 4:30 talk to yall latter ( luanne )