Well the cardiologist called this morning and actually had good news....there is a new procedure that he would like Jim to do instead since he is at such a high risk if he were to have the full blown surgery. He's not saying he can do this for sure but it would be much less risk of him dieing on the table. His appointment with the surgeon in Appleton is Wed. afternoon. Between now and that appointment the doctor is going to research this new route more thoroughly. If all goes well, he will give the ok to go ahead with the new procedure. One small thing is that if they do this new procedure it won't be in Appleton it would be in Illinois at the same hospital that he had his last open heart surgery. It's an awesome hospital but it sucks being so far away.....If they do it there he would probably only be there a few days.
Here are the two different scenarios that could happen:
1. Appleton....chest cracked open on the side.....6 hour surgery......5 days in ICU....few more days in regular hospital......possible rehab at a nursing home.
2. Chicago.....procedure is much less of a risk.....1 hour or so surgery.....procedure is just like a cardiac cath where they go in through your groin and don't have to crack your chest.....no time in ICU......maybe a few days in hospital......minimal rehab at home.
Between now and Wed. he needs to be very careful and not be under any stress. He also has to do blood work, an ultrasound and a cardiac cath.
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