My Dad 02/27/24
By Jim Bauer
@porwest (85053)
United States
February 27, 2024 6:20am CST
I was so glad to be able to visit with my dad yesterday before he goes in for his bypass surgery today. He left this morning around 5am for his 530am appointment. They say the surgery takes about 4-6 hours and I am sure we will have to wait a while when he wakes up to be able to visit a bit.
But he was in really good spirits.
I might have tried to see him one last time before he left for the hospital (my hotel room is across the hall from his), but I didn't want to be in the way as he was gathering all his stuff, and right now he has to take things slow. He gets angina attacks easily being 99% blocked.
But he did send my sister and I a text message this morning. In it he said, "Just wanted to let you know you two have been the greatest achievement of my life. If I hurt you in the past, I am truly sorry. Live long, be happy and most of all keep the sense of humor I have shown you. See you later, this will come out just fine!"
I fully expect the surgery to go well, and thanks for all the support of my myLot friends through this.
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8 responses
@lovebuglena (43886)
• Staten Island, New York
27 Feb
What kind of bypass is it? My dad had either a triple or a quadruple.
When I started reading the text from your dad it seemed at first like he thought he wasn’t going to make it. I was relieved at the end. Hope the surgery goes well!
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@lovebuglena (43886)
• Staten Island, New York
28 Feb
@porwest Does he have stents? Not sure if I spelled it correctly.
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@lovebuglena (43886)
• Staten Island, New York
29 Feb
@porwest Triple it is then. How old is your dad?
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@porwest (85053)
• United States
28 Feb
I posted an update. Things went well. Still lots of recovery time for him, but he will get through it. He was in good spirits despite the obvious situation being less than comfortable at the moment. "The pain might suck, but it means you're alive."
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
28 Feb
That was very sweet of your father to send the text. Praying that he comes through the surgery with flying colors.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
29 Feb
@porwest I'm glad to hear that the surgery went so well. It's a painful recovery but so worth it!
@MarieCoyle (34024)
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27 Feb
My sappy self teared up over his special message. I hope and pray it all goes well, Jim.
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@porwest (85053)
• United States
29 Feb
@MarieCoyle He has more spunk than I might have otherwise known. He's really taking this well and taking the bull by the horns. I am really proud of him. I will be going back in to visit a bit tomorrow and then heading home. But there will be lots of phone calls and maybe a trip our two where he lives in the next month or two.
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@MarieCoyle (34024)
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28 Feb
@porwest
I know it will be a hard and tough recovery for him. I'm sure you will be back and forth checking on him and cheering him on.
Hey, it's OK to tear up sometimes. I'm glad he made it, and that you still have your Dad, and he obviously still has his spunk!!
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@Beestring (14133)
• Hong Kong
27 Feb
That is a very sweet and touching text. Hope all goes well with your dad's surgery.
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@popciclecold (37904)
• United States
27 Feb
The text is powerful advice. Sounds like a great but. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
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@2ndchances24 (7489)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
27 Feb
Damn that text was so sweet If I could give you a triple like I would
but since I can't My prayers & thoughts are with you buddy OX-OX
hugs & kiss's
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