David's Heart Valve Journal

Good morning friends and family!

Well, I cannot believe it has already been one year since my surgery. WOW!!! I am just sitting here today reflecting on the events of February 4, 2010. I am sure glad though that today is 2/4/2011 and NOT 1 year ago!

I am feeling great, my weight is back to normal (plus a few pounds) and I am really hoping for an uneventful & quiet year (medically speaking).

The prayers and concern that each of you lifted up to our Lord on my behalf last year were felt daily. God bless you all and your families!!

Enjoy the Super Bowl weekend...........

David

Good afternoon friends-

Well, the sun is finally back out here in North Texas and I think here to stay for the week. It has been great to hear from everyone. Again, THANK YOU all for your continued thoughts and prayers! Your notes and comments really lift my spirits, especially after the setback that I had last week.

I am feeling much better this week. I started driving again last Friday and yesterday went to my first cardiac rehab session. I think I will enjoy these sessions and getting to know some of the people up there.

Well, this Thursday will be 1 month since the surgery, hard to believe. When you are recovering and healing a lot can happen in 1 week...believe me I know!!

Blessings to all of you. Have a great week.

David

We got home from the hospital tonight about 7:30pm. David is feeling much better and is looking forward to a good night sleep.
We will update you all tomorrow.
Goodnight!
Love, Marjorie

It has been confirmed that David has a bowel infection and that is causing the bleeding. The GI doctor said that he picked it up in the hospital after heart surgery and that 10% of patients get C.difficile after taking antibiotics in the hospital. FYI. We were praying that he wouldn't get a Staph infection or a blood clot after surgery, but didn't know to pray about C.diff!! It's weird, but the cure for this is more antibiotics!
Poor guy is quarantined to his room and is going a bit stir crazy. We hope he can go home tomorrow so he can get back to recovering. Give him a call! It would cheer him up!
Thanks once again to everyone for jumping in on short notice and taking care of me, the kids and David! We are so blessed!!
We love you all,
Marjorie