Wonderful news, Ana! We're all still pulling for ya', Russ.
John in Boise
<classicrendezvous@bikelist.org> Sent: Monday, April 05, 2004 11:59 AM Subject: [BOB] Russ surgery update-good news
> Hi everyone! Good news to report. The surgery is over, and went very
> well!
>
> He was in surgery for about 3 1/2 hours. They ended up doing a
> quadruple bypass, instead of just a double, because they found
> additional blockage when they got in. They used the mammary artery for
> the front, and veins from his left leg for the 2 bypasses in the back.
> The great news was that the permanent damage that they expected to see
> was not there! The surgeon seemed surprised but pleased at this. There
> was improvement in that area, and the surgeon expects even more
> improvement in function as he heals and after there is more blood flow
> to that area. We expect a full recovery! He will actually feel better
> and have more energy than before, because he will have improved heart
> function. We are so relieved. This was the best possible news!!
>
> When I was finally allowed to see him, his eyes were closed, and he was
> mumbling something about Campagnolo! I had to smile. When I heard that,
> I knew he was going to be just fine!
>
> We believe that everyone's prayers and positive thoughts have
> contributed to his healing, and we're so grateful to everyone.
> Please continue to pray for his healing and recovery. He should be
> allowed to come home on Friday if there are no complications.
>
> Ana
>
> P.S. As before, if you wish to email, please send to
> anafitzgerald@earthlink.net
>
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