I'm sure some of you are looking for an update on my dad, so here it is. It's been a frustrating week. Last Saturday he went back to the hospital again because of some atrial fibrillation. The episode on Saturday morning was the (new) scariest moment of my life because it caused his defibrillator to go off, which is absolutely horrible to watch. He's had a few more cases of fibrillation this week, although his defibrillator was set higher, so it doesn't go off. They've been trying some different drugs this week to help with the fibrillation, but so far they haven't worked too well. I guess there's a different drug they can try, but it's pretty rough, and makes you pretty nauseous.
In any case, while the fibrillation is serious, it's not as bad as ventricular tachycardia, which he is not experiencing. The fibrillation is somewhat common in patients who've had open heart surgery, and should lessen as the swelling goes down in his chest. Unfortunately that could take a couple of weeks. So like my friend Hye says, please send some good thoughts my dad's way. I'm sure he'll appreciate it.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
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Hang in there Aaron... Liz, Emma and I are keeping you, your Dad and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Likewise with you. We'll both make it thru!
Good thoughts are leaving my huge melon and heading to Jarvy, Chadwick and there families.
i'm sending more good thots your way and to your dad. be optimistic! and i won't send him any more cards til i get a correct address...
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