More good thoughts needed

[Ryan]

Dad went in for a cardiac stress test today. Docs didn't like the outcome at all, so they threw him in an ambulance over to a bigger hospital. Did a catheterization in there that found 5 blocked arteries. They're keeping him over the weekend until they can get him in for bypass surgery on Monday.

I know that this is a pretty routine procedure for docs these days, but its still a big surprise (and its never "routine" when it's _your_ Dad under the knife).

Good vibes, prayers, greatly accepted...

 

[the_traveler]

Best to your dad!

 

[GG-1]

Aloha

You and your Dad will be in my Prayers.

 

[Acela150]

Prayers being sent your way Ryan!

 

[amamba]

Ryan, your family will be in my thoughts this weekend. I wish you all the best. I am very sorry and I hope your father pulls through.

 

[PRR 60]

Like you said, it is routine unless it is you or a loved one. Then, it is anything but routine. Thankfully, the testing found the issues, and they can be corrected. It was not that many years ago that this condition went undetected and led to a very sudden and bad outcome. Testing and treatment has come a long way.

Best wishes and prayers for your dad and your family

Bill

 

[Everydaymatters]

Ryan, I can only imagine how shocking this is for you and your family. Count me in with the ones who are praying for your father and your family.

 

[AmtrakBlue]

Prayers sent

 

[pennyk]

Ryan, my thoughts are with you and your family.

 

[Shanghai]

Ryan, I wish the best to your Father and my prayers for a successful surgery and recovery.

 

[JayPea]

I send my prayers your way, Ryan.

 

[johnny.menhennet]

Prayers sent and he will continue to be in my thoughts...

 

[Bob Dylan]

:hi: Good Vibrations sent your way Ryan! Sounds like he's in Good Hands, keep us Informed!

 

[Amtrak Cajun]

Ryan, I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Let us know if we can be of more assistance in any way.

 

[The Davy Crockett]

Ryan, My father-in-law had major bypass surgery back in the early '90s. He recovered, and then some, living a full and more active life for over another 20 years. I hope your Dad does even better. My prayers and thoughts are with you, your Dad and your family at this difficult time.

 

[jb64]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery to your Dad.

 

[RampWidget]

Ryan, add my prayers to the growing list. All the best to you, your dad, and the rest of your family.

 

[Shanghai]

Ryan, thinking of you, your Father and your family on this very important day.

 

[Ryan]

Wow, thanks everyone. He's been in for about 2 hours now, so far everything is going according to plan.

 

[Old MM]

Sending prayers and good thoughts your way Ryan

 

[Tracktwentynine]

Keeping you and your dad in mind, Ryan. Hope everything comes out well. Let me know if I can help in any way.

 

[Ryan]

Thanks again, everyone. Surgery was a success and I was even able to get back and see Dad for a few minutes last night before I left the hospital. Even though he was obviously in a lot of pain and not completely with it because of the anesthesia and pain meds, he was still cracking jokes with the nurse (they actually have a one one one nurse that stays with him in the room in the cardiac ICU). The surgeon said that his heart looked great and he expected a swift and full recovery.

Thanks again for the outpouring of support - it really means a lot to me to know that people across the country are pulling for him.

 

[Acela150]

Glad to hear everything worked out!

 

[Shanghai]

Good news Ryan. I hope the recovery continues well and that your Dad

feels better.

 

[AmtrakBlue]