Need your prayers guys

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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited January 2005
    Russ, our thoughts and prayers with you and Brandy.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • MSkeezer
    MSkeezer Posts: 1,183
    edited January 2005
    My wife and I will pray for you and your family. No worries.
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  • hotwheelman
    hotwheelman Posts: 1,300
    edited January 2005
    Russ,

    I will have both of you in my thoughts and prayers, my dad has added this to the prayer chain at the church they attend. Your a great guy and she is lucky to have you, I have been down the same road you are on ( albeit the surgerys were not the same) but I know where you are at right now and I am there with you also. I hope she will have a speedy recovery. Keep the faith man. If you need anything just say the word.



    Take care,
    Mike
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  • DAGLJAM6
    DAGLJAM6 Posts: 635
    edited January 2005
    Hoping for the best for the both of you.

    Dave
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  • warlocks1
    warlocks1 Posts: 1,252
    edited January 2005
    I will say a special prayer for her tonight. Keep strong.
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited January 2005
    Without doubt, the best wishes, thoughts, and prayers are with your wife and you.

    Keep the faith man....she's in great hands and everything is going to be A O K.
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited January 2005
    Best wishes for the two of you. If there's anything I can do for you, let me know.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited January 2005
    Prayer sent. Good luck man.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited January 2005
    God be with you.
    Michael
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  • izafar
    izafar Posts: 819
    edited January 2005
    Prayer sent. May God give her a speedy recovery.
    -izafar

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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited January 2005
    Consider it done.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited January 2005
    My prayers are with the two of you! She is in the hands of some of the best medical professionals in the world. I wish her a speedy recovery.
    DKG999
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  • swerve
    swerve Posts: 1,862
    edited January 2005
    You've got mine. keep positive!

    -adam
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  • egp823
    egp823 Posts: 74
    edited January 2005
    It is done!!
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited January 2005
    So sorry to hear that, Russ. The two of you are in my prayers. Be strong and positive. Everything will be alright.

    Maurice
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited January 2005
    You don't even have to ask.
    Expert Moron Extraordinaire

    You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2005
    Prayers go out to you and your wife brother...
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  • Drewsmith
    Drewsmith Posts: 160
    edited January 2005
    Not much of a religious guy either, but thoughts go out to you and your wife. Wish her a very speedy recovery.

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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,056
    edited January 2005
    Russ, I'm sorry to hear of this news.....you can be assured she will be in my thoughts...all the best

    JF
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited January 2005
    out thoughts are with you, Brandy and your family.

    al
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited January 2005
    I really appreciate all the kind words guys, and the support.

    They have known about the defect, since she was born. It's only recently that technology has 'caught up' enough to actually do something about it.

    Just going crazy with the 'waiting game' now. Talked with the Surgeon last night, the right side of her heart is about 4 times as large as it should be. There are also areas on the right side where the tissue has become so thin, it's almost clear.

    Good news, when one side of the heart starts to enlarge, it can crowd the other side, and cause it damage. THAT has not happened. They are going to reduce the size of the right side of the heart, mostly by removing the 'clear' tissues.

    There is 95% chance they will replace the valve with some man-made materials, and a pig valve. There is a 5% chance they can repair the valve, with her own tissue. If the valve is replaced, she will have to go back in another 10-12 years for a repeat procedure.

    She may be off the ventilator today after surgery, but the surgeon said they may also keep her sedated for a couple days, and leave her chest open so if there are ANY issues, they have literally immediate access to her heart.

    Hopefully I'll have some good news to report around noon today, or at least an update.

    -Russ
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited January 2005
    Russ,

    My wife and I were in a similar situation a few years ago and We've added you & Brandy to our prayers. I've also got my mother's church group pulling for you.
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  • ninerbj
    ninerbj Posts: 870
    edited January 2005
    Russ,
    First off, keep in mind that being at Mayo is the BEST you can do for Brandy right now. I myself have had many trips to Mayo and I have all the confidence in the world that they will fix her up as good as new.
    Hang in there dude, get yourself plenty of rest and eat well too. The better you feel...will only help Brandy feel better herself in the long run.
    Elizabeth and I are thinking of you both.

    Brad
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited January 2005
    I am floored Bro... Of course Ms Brandy is in my thoughts and prayers.

    Please keep us posted.

    Henry
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited January 2005
    Just got word, SHE MADE IT. The tissue damage wasn't nearly as extensive as they thought it would be. They only had to 'nip and tuck' one section of her heart.

    They did a complete valve replacement, and everything went so well they are going to close her up, get her off the ventilator, and she should be awake in ICU in matter of a couple hours.

    **** OUTSTANDING.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited January 2005
    Russ,

    ABSOLUTELY EFFIN' OUTSTANDING!

    I hope Brandy's recovery is a speedy one. Now, take a deep breath and relax a little.

    Mike
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited January 2005
    SWEET!!
    Glad to hear it Russ....Don't forget to tip the surgeon!;)
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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited January 2005
    **** OUTSTANDING.

    That's what I was thinking. :)

    I wish her the best of luck with the recovery. Thanks for keeping us updated Russ.
    Graham
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2005
    Glad to hear everything turned out all right. Don't forget to take care of yourself during this time.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2005
    Just saw this. Hang in there. You have my best wishes and prayers.
    madmax
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