Phred back in Hospital - needs prayers.

[kb2yjx]

Continued prayers for Phred!!! My dad had all 6 coronary arteries done(by pass)at once and lived 11+yrs(he died of lung cancer).

[Karen]

Well, just got off the phone with the patient for the evening. Today was a big disappointment - basically they went in, couldn't fix the blockages they found, and gave up. He's not positive what the game plan will be exactly, but there is part of his heart that isn't working at all, but they're tentatively planning on treating it with medicines. The woman discussing that breifly with him said that they may be able to regain almost all the functionality by treating it medically. There's been no talk of a bypass being an alternative at this point.

So he has no idea when he'll be sprung free, but is glad to be alive in any case, and promises to update us when he knows more of what "the plan" will be.

So glad he's got Mr. Bear with him. Mr. Bear even got to sit on Phred's chest for almost the whole time the other day for the kidney procedure, just had to "watch from over there" for the most serious part. It's nice that he has a little reminder that people here love him with him in tangible, hug-able form. Mr. Bear is now sporting his own hairnet, in keeping with his position as a medical assistant!

Phred thanks everyone for their prayers and their concern.

[Jamieejo85]

Phred, I will be keeping you in my prayers every night!

[dukedogsmom]

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!

[zippy-kat]

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? )

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!

[slick]

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?? Also, I sure wish we could snap our fingers and put a wireless laptop at his side.

Saying my hourly prayers for you Phred.

[ChrisH]

Always in my prayers dear Phred.

[jenluckenbach]

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