Dear friends and family,
I'm very happy to report that Bob / Irv had successful surgery yesterday on his right leg - one of his right leg veins was put in place to bypass the blocked artery behind his right knee, and the circulation is vastly improved. I was very glad to have Gary and Terre hang out with me in the waiting room as we waited for news from the OR. It was very dicey to do major surgery so soon after his heart attack from last weekend, and we are extremely relieved that he came through just fine. He is a tough guy to go through all this- considering that he gets faint at the idea of a splinter!
He is still in ICU today, and will be back in a regular room on the 10th floor by this evening or tomorrow. We were told he will be kept at UCSF for 5 - 7 days before heading home. I'll let you all know when he has access to his cell phone again.......for a few days, anyway, he will be dealing with recovery from the surgery, and getting medication for the pain, so is not be too social at the moment. I will see him this afternoon, along with Andy and Linsey, and will be glad to update anyone who calls me. My cell is 925-548-9168. Reception is poor in most of the hospital, but I will of course be checking messages outside when I take my fresh air breaks.
Hopefully this successful surgery gets us one step closer to being on the actual transplant list. Doctors are making no guarantees, of course, but we're moving in the right direction.
We know that everyone's support, cheers, prayers and love is making a difference, and so appreciate each and every one of you. His odds would be much worse without this network of support.
Have a great weekend,
Until the next report,
Cherie / Cheryl
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