Hi again - my report from last Saturday evening is already obsolete. That lovely evening at home was fleeting - Bob/Irving had a mild heart attack during the night, and we found ourselves checking into the ER at local Valley Care Hospital early the next morning. They got him stabilized and kept him until Monday. Since we didn't want any treatment that might conflict with UCSF's agenda, they released him Monday evening after his dinner. We were home an entire half hour when a cardiologist from UCSF called us and requested that I bring him directly to them. Luckily Leslie was with us and kept us from really losing it at that point!
So - he's back in their custody still. He got both his heart and his right leg checked out yesterday, and thankfully there is no new damage from that heart attack over the weekend. Now the plan is to find some decent veins in his legs and try bypass surgery on the right leg Friday if at all possible. He had an ultrasound today with the purpose of searching out those veins, and of course we are anxiously waiting for some positive news.
I took today to stay at home to catch up on work, plus try and regain a bit of sanity ( not to mention sleep), but am heading his way shortly to spend the evening with him. Looks like he will be there for a few more days, especially if there is an operation on Friday. He has his cell phone with him, and his direct line to room 1034 is 415-353-8214. He seems to be sleeping well at night, so I figure he's fair game for phone calls during the day, if anyone wants to give him a short call.If he doesn't answer, you'll know he's not in the mood, or out having more tests done.
I will look forward to sending a more positive report next time - your good wishes and crossed fingers are comforting, for sure.
Hoping for a smooth patch of road soon, Cherie / Cheryl
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