Phred back in Hospital - needs prayers.

[Karen]

No, it's his kidney they are catheterizing today. They have to wait until his kidneys are all set before they can do the angioplasty for his heart.

[ramanth]

Still thinking of ya Phred.

I'm not sure if it's the same with all doctors but if they told him it's a relatively painless procedure, then it probably is.

They told Andy AFTER his surgery that the kind he endured was a very painful one. They didn't tell him before hand because they didn't want him to freak out.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Still thinking about Phred and hoping the procedure went well. He should be done by now....

[slick]

**taps foot**
Waiting for an uppydate and praying at the same time.

[lbaker]

I just spoke with one of the lovely ladies at the nurses station by Phreds room. He has not returned from the recovery area where they took him after the "procedure". They expect him to return within the next hour. When I first called the general Health Center switchboard they knew EXACTLY who John is and what was happening and where to find him. I think he has the whole center charmed, not a surprise at all

[Roxyluvsme13]

Sounds like everything went well! Good Luck to Phred.

[Sudilar]

Thanks so much for the update. Sounds like it is going well.

[Anita Cholaine]

Thanks for the update... Still praying for him....

[Randi]

Thanks for the updates Laurie and Karen. I'm relieved to hear the surgery went well.

When I first called the general Health Center switchboard they knew EXACTLY who John is and what was happening and where to find him. I think he has the whole center charmed, not a surprise at all

No, definately not a surprise. And we must keep them on their toes. I'm sure they'll be doing everything in their power to get Phred fixed up, so they can get a bit of peace and quiet.

Sending tons of positive thoughts and hugs to Phred.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I know when I had my surgery, the difference in how I felt from the day of surgery to just 24 hours later was like night and day. Here's hoping that the same is true for Phred and he is up and at 'em today and patiently waiting for the next procedure.

Hang in there, Phred. One down one to go, then hopefully you'll be on the road to recovery for good!

A big THANK YOU to all of you who have been calling. I guess I've been hesitant to call knowing others are, and thinking how busy a hospital is, I just don't want to make more work for anyone there. Although from your reports the staff all seem to be very pleasant and happy to keep us updated.

Off to send another e-card - and a ream or two of paper.....

[Randi]

Debbie, I didn't ring either for the same reason, but I did send some e-mails. LOL! We ought to send the hospital a box of paper.