Denny's Ordeal
 

I wanted to update you all about what's happening with Denny. I know he has many friends here who would want to know...

Denny's been suffering for quite some time from atrial fibrilation. The docs tried to correct it through meds and through more aggressive means, but it didn't respond. This past Thursday, Denny had an outpatient procedure done. During the procedure, there were complications that landed Denny in ICU with a chest tube.

The following morning when the docs tried to remove the chest tube, Denny began bleeding uncontrollably and it was quickly determined that an artery in his heart had been nicked. He was rushed to the OR where they opened his chest and repaired the artery. Twice during the operation, he had to be resusitated (sp?) as his heart stopped beating. Also, hee was given two units of blood.

After two days in the surgical ICU, he was finally moved to the cardiac floor, and now he's got pneumonia. This morning, the surgeon removed the chest tube successfully and, God willing, Denny will possibly be coming home tomorrow to continue recovering.

So... an outpatient procedure turned into major surgery and near death. After much pain and suffering, Denny got some more news this morning... the atrial fibrilation has NOT been corrected.

I'll be here in Thousand Oaks with him. I took him to the hospital and will bring him back upon release, and I'll stay here and tend to him. Believe me when I say he will receive all the loving care I have to give.

He's not out of the woods yet. The pneumonia persists and we were informed yesterday that he's got some damage to the heart as a result of this whole experience.

He can use your prayers and good wishes! I'll keep you updated.

flutelady,

I had no idea! He'll be in and has mine! Thank you. (((Denny)))

((((Denny)))) those are big hugs for a successful recovery... (((flutelady))) I can't begin to imagine the range of emotions you have been through ... hang in there wonderful pixie lady! I'll be sure to keep both of you in my prayers for the coming days.

I wish for the both of you a fast recovery from this terrible ordeal.....my thoughts are with you Denny and Flutelady. There is by far nothing worse that not being able to do anything but put faith in the doctors and wait.....positive thoughts are being sent your way.

I had no idea. For sure my wife and I will keep him in our prayers. Our church also has a prayer chain and he'll be added to that. When you see him, tell him there's a lot of prayers going to for his well-being.

((( HUGS )))

Our thoughts are prayers are with you Denny....Get well soon....

((((hugs))) for you both. While it must be awful going through something like this, I know it is just as hard to watch someone you love suffer and try to heal. Thoughts and vibes of love, peace,strength, and healing being sent westward.

((((Denny)))) and ((((Flutelady)))) ~~ I had wondered why I'd not seen much of either of you.

I am sending you both my thoughts and love. If there is anything else I can possibly do, please let me know. I would be happy to help.

Good Grief! I'm adding my prayers to the list here as well... passing get well and supportive thoughts along too. I wish I could do more.

best wishes and good vibes being sent to both of you, Denny get well soon and Flutelady bless you for caring so much.

oh sweetie, thanks for sharing with us. I am so sorry to hear about this horrible ordeal. I have no doubt he's in great hands with you sweetie.
You are BOTH in my heart and prayers.

Love ya.

The BEST to you, Denny, for a COMPLETE and RAPID recovery. You're sure to get the BEST care with Flutelady by your side.

I know I'm pretty quite here but I wanted to add my thoughts and prayers for you.

Penny

Sorry to hear about the medical woes that Denny has had .... my best wishes, thoughts and prayers going out to both of you! Be happy and healthy!

I can only echo the sentiments expressed by all the previous posters. All my best wishes and prayers for you both.

I'll keep in my thoughts! Goodness, I had no idea!!!

Sending prayers your way (((((Denny))))) & (((((flutelady))))

(((((((((flutelady and denny)))))))))) sending you lots of love and strength and good wishes.

i hope that he can get better real soon. i know you'll take good care of him.

(((((((((Denny))))))))))))

You will both be in my prayers and thoughts...if there is anything I can do from here please let me know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(((((flutelady)))))

You are so sweet to include us...and I just know with all the Pixie love that (((((Denny)))) will come through this ordeal with flying colors!

Hang in there hun...and please tell Denny we are pulling for him!

Sending powerful vibes of love and health his way!

Denny's definately in my prayers, and I wish for a speedy and full recovery. He's lucky to have someone who cares as much as you obviously do.

((((Denny & flutelady))))

I send my thoughts and prayers along with the other Pixies.

(((((((Flutelady & Denny))))))) Your in my prayers.


Don't worry to much girlie. With you as his nurse he is sure to be better in no time. :x:

Flutelady & Denny you both will be in my thoughts and prayers
knee-mail on its way

Denny & Flutelady - Hugs and best wishes to both of you!

Wow......... I had no idea...... thank you flutelady for keeping us informed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you both......(((((((((((Denny & Flutelady))))))))))

I know you'll give him all the help he needs...... give him our well wishes!

Oh No!! I had no idea about it either!

You both are in my thoughts and prayers!!!!

please keep us updated, and know that you have a HUGE support system here and your Pixies Family love you both!!


(((((Denny and Flutelady)))))

FluteLady -(((((HUGS)))))

You are both in my thoughts.


Hugs again
Barb

You folks are amazing! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the kind and heart-felt good wishes and prayers you've sent Denny's way. You've got me crying yet again, but these are tears that come from feeling embraced and cared for, and knowing that the man I love is cared about so much.

Denny was finally released from the hospital today. I drove him home and I'm here with him at his home in Thousand Oaks. he's still in quite a bit of pain but is doing better each day. I'm giving him all the TLC I've got to give. His poor body looks like it's been through a war...

He has refered to me as "Nurse Ratchet", which lets me know that he's definitely on the road to recovery, haha.

Tomorrow I'll share all of your postings with him. I know it will mean much to him and warm his heart as it's warmed mine.


Thank you everyone. Our Pixies friends are the best!!!

Managed to miss this thread until today... best of luck to both of you and here's to a speedy recovery. My thoughts are with you both.

good news! hang in there, both of you. (((hugs)))

Good to hear he's home!!!!!

Just checking in....glad to know that he is home and with you there, he has the best care he could get...love works wonders! [[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[HUGS]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]

im new here and i dont know either of you.. but i hope that he has a speedy recovery and that everything goes well

You ARE embraced, cared for and loved!!!!!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: And Nurse Ratchet, OMG toooooo funny!!! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: That's terrible, but funny :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

still keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers...

Love you guys,

Lizz:D

God love you Flutelady and Denny. Glad to see things maybe turning into a bit more positive direction. Prayers and best wishes will continue until we know he's okay (and maybe a bit longer).

(((( HUGS ))))

From Catch22 & Kathy>>>>>> Many tight hugs to both of you from both of us and lots of prayers and good thoughts to give you both the where-with-all to deal with it all.

Hmmmmm... Nurse Ratchet..:D....thanks for the update...glad he's doing better..... get some rest and give him our best wishes!!!! :x: