Rex's Posts

OK, day 8 after recent surgery. Back home in Cape Coral FL after flying home yesterday. I'm doing great including just getting a BP reading of 120/61 with no AFIB (1st time since the latest surgery). I'm walking laps around the inside of my home because it's over 80 degrees outside at 8:15am outside. Next step is my Sole treadmill. I have little pain and am feeling great. Congrats and many thanks to Dr Johnston and the entire staff at Cleveland Clinic in OH. More ASAP. Rex

Second day in Step Down Unit with beautiful private room. Slept great the last 2 nights — not even much coughing last night. Should get the last tube out of my chest today. My surgeon, Dr. Johnston, not only did a great job, but has actually come to visit me in my room each of the past two days and explained more about my surgery and the need for a redo on one of my bypasses. Cleveland Clinic is fantastic. There is a remote possibility that I will be discharged today and a better chance for tomorrow. We're both looking forward to getting home to our new adjustable bed — thanks Jim and Janet for overseeing the delivery and installation. More ASAP. Rex

Anne here, Rex is doing well today. He had a very quiet day in ICU yesterday and slept almost all day. They decided to keep him in ICU overnight for second night because of blood pressure issues. He is more alert, off the pain pump and happily watching the PGA today. He is ready to have 2 of the chest tubes removed and move out of ICU when they have a bed available. He is in Afib and they are adjusting his meds. Looking firward to the move to a private room. By tomorrow.