Phred back in Hospital - needs prayers.

I hadn't checked in lately. I hope they can figure out how to help him so he can get out of there. I know I'd be going crazy. Feel better soon Phred!

In between naps and nyquil, I've been checking this thread constantly. So glad to hear a "verdict" even though it's not exactly the "quick fix" we'd hoped for.

I can't help but giggle at the thought of the bear in a harenet. That thought, of course, is quickly sobbered by the fact that our phrend Phred still isn't "fixed" ... uh, that is... his HEART isn't fixed. (Best becareful and/or clarify "fixed" on a pro-spay/neuter board, right? :o )

How nice it would've been to try the non-invasive medicinal route BEFORE the surgery. But I guess, some things just aren't known until you get in there and have a look.

Cheers, Phred! My prayers and thoughts are still with you. Here's hoping your sprung from the whitecoats asap!

Work was busy today but I did manage to check in a few times. Karen, thanks for the update....the news is disappointing but I'm glad that he is where he needs to be. I chuckled at dear Mr. Bear with a hairnet on.....God bless him for watching over you, Phred. Lord knows that if given the chance, the whole Pet Talk Clan would be at your bedside in a heartbeat. Can you imagine what the hospital would say?? :D Also, I sure wish we could snap our fingers and put a wireless laptop at his side.

Saying my hourly prayers for you Phred.

Always in my prayers dear Phred.

All my prayers for Phred. I have not been posting, but I have been reading and sending e-cards.

It sounds promising that they might be able to treat his heart condition with medication.
As always lots of prayers for Phred to get well soon.

Phred, will be keeping you in my prayers.

Willie

I'm still thinking of Phred every minute and wish him nothing but the best. How frustrating it must be for him to still be stuck in that hospital. Of course it's the best place for him so I hope he has the patience for it. Thanks for the uppydates everyone. GET WELL PHRED!!!! We love and miss you! :)

Still thinking of you Phred. *HUGS*

I've asked for a few additional prayers for you, Phred, through an online prayer group that my husband handles. You have mine, for sure.

Hang in there and GET WELL SOON!!!!

Logan

Hang in there Phred!!!

Yes, rather disappointing day, but things are still progressing. The procedure didn't get him all fixed up, but it sounds like it did give the docs a better idea of what they're up against so they know better how to proceed.

Still hoping and praying for the best!

Any hope of maybe Phred getting to go on a "field trip"? Even if it's only to outside the hospital? Then his friends can bring the trio by for a little reunion. Poor pups must be so confused as to what happened to their dad. :(

on the phone with disgruntled patient right now. He is rather disappointed with what happened yesterday but says that they are going to try to help it with medicine at this point. He might be a candidate for pacemaker at some point. I asked if he was able to have a bypass and he said that he wasn't sure about that b/c of the recovery time was extensive? Is this true? I have no idea. Just from your replies here it sounds as tho there are several people just here that know people that have had bypasses.
He said he would try to check in tonite to let me know if he gets released tomorrow. :)

Tell him we're all thinkin' of him! And my friend Edward lived for a long time with a pacemaker, my neighbor Charlie (former firefighter) did, too!

I'm having problems understanding what a pacemaker and bypass surgery have in common. Bypass surgery corrects a blocked artery, right? Pacemakers regulate the heartbeat. Two totally different things. I'm sure Phred will set us all staright when he is back online. As long as his doctors have it straight, I'm not worried!

Bypass surgery does have a bit of a long recovery, Staci, as it is open heart surgery. My mother had open heart surgery for another issue and it was probably six weeks before she could really start functioning again.

Thanks for updating us, folks.

Logan