My brother...

MaudDib125 · Post by **MaudDib125** » Fri Mar 05, 2004 10:58 pm

Hey all I just got word maybe 30 mins ago that my brother John just went into emergancy surgery for an aortic dissection... For those that remember when I went through this it was a hair raising experience and it is the same for me going through it with my bro so far away. I ask everyone to pray for him and my family in our time of need. I'll fill the board in on things as I learn them myself.

BigGunna · Post by **BigGunna** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 4:27 am

That's kind of crazy, Hope everything turns out well. I can empathize because heart disease runs rampant in my family as well. God bless.

MaudDib125 · Post by **MaudDib125** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 8:51 am

Well surgery went great and it seems all his labs are in good order.

However, since surgery he's flat-lined twice and they have no clue why he isn't stable. They are supposed to be having a specialist come in to take a look.

Unfortunately all this is a waiting game...

MaudDib125 · Post by **MaudDib125** » Sun Mar 07, 2004 3:53 pm

Well talked to my family earlier and the specialist changed around the meds and now my bro is fine. He just needs some good ole R&R now to recover. Initial recovery can take upwards of 2 monthes however it takes about 3 years for the body to really mend everything back together and restore you back to your original condition.

Post by **Buzzman25** » Sun Mar 07, 2004 4:06 pm

Glad to hear that everything went smoothly with your Brother. That's some crazy ass shit, and when I heard you say that I had flashbacks of when you were in...not cool. Glad to see that you both have made it through and look forward to hearing about your Bro's speedy recovery.