Dr. Haas made his rounds this morning at about 10 and thinks that Dad is doing so well that he wants to remove the balloon pumping his heart. Completely remove the sucker! I was very surprised because when we spoke with another Doc earlier, he moved the balloon pump down to help Dad's heart every three beats, and projected that Dr. Haas would probably stop the pump but want to leave it in just in case he needed it again. On the contrary, Dr. Haas wants to remove it all together. He is very adamant about getting Dad off the ventilator as soon as possible and he feels he is strong enough right now to begin this process of weening him off the machines. I am very hopeful.
The plan to do this procedure at around 10:30...so approximately 15 minutes from now. Please keep your thoughts and prayers coming, especially right now! I will let everyone know how it goes as soon we can get back in and see Dad.
Wish us luck!!
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The fact that Neil is still with us is further proof that God is, indeed, a woman. Those of us who know and love him know that he is a dragon slayer. It's what he does. His dragon, your dragon, it doesn't matter. He relishes the fight, and when it's over, rather than basking in the glory that any self-respecting dragon slayer deserves, he sets off in search of another. He makes us all stronger, even when we're afraid to try. He yells at us..."Am I pissing you off?? GOOD,..go do it anyway". And we learn not to be afraid. His greatest pleasure is our empowerment. He's taken on the biggest dragon of all this time. I'm betting on HIM. Jane Nelkin
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Erik and Jen.
ReplyDeleteNeil will outlive all of us! This is really good news. hang in there, Kacey! Take care of yourself and "Max" --- grandpa will need him to recover!
ReplyDeleteKacey,
ReplyDeleteI have no idea how you can take the time to update us like this. Technology is a miracle and so is the fact that your dad is making the comeback.
We will continue to pray for Neil here in Lincoln. He is The Man. And you are one strong woman.
Gosh, I am so sorry I didn't know about this until now. I've been sick the past few days, so not with the program. I love your dad. He has always been so good to me. Believe me, you have my prayers, and then some. Jen Windrum
ReplyDeleteThanks for the updates, Kacey. We appreciate you keeping all of us informed of Neil's progress in what is already a difficult time. Good thoughts and prayers to Neil, you and the entire family.
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