Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Well on our way

The ICD procedure went very well... although the surgeon did tell me that Kev flat lined for about 12 seconds unexpectedly during the procedure. Everything was under control and the surgeon pushed forward rapidly attaching the wire to Kev's heart and restarting a good rhythm. Thanks for your prayers. I'm glad I knew nothing about that until the end. The ICD is functioning well now and has already helped me get a good night's sleep (well, except for the late night blood draws, blood pressure and temperature checks). It will pace his heart down if it beats faster than 200 beats a minute and "thump" him if his heart goes into another V-Fib. Now we are just waiting for his blood levels to adjust to the coumadin and we can be discharged. I can hardly believe that we are at this point. Praise God. To Him be the glory.

2 comments:

Jennifer and Bob said...

Praise the Lord! Thanks for the update! You are still in our prayers. Glad the end of hospital admission is in sight.

Bob & Jennifer

dukeoutdoorgirl said...

JD and Kevin - we continue to hold you in our thoughts and prayers, and know that you are relieved to be one step closer to being home again and with your family. We love you and are so grateful for the mercies God has showered on you these last 2 weeks.