I have been corresponding with Richard about his heart issues and today he gave me the following update:
Just an update. A week ago yesterday , I was admitted for Cardiac Cath at Adventist Orlando, and a Cath revealed that my heart had no flow of blood whatsoever. They refused to let me leave the hospital, and the next morning, I had twin bypass surgery. I was out of surgery in about 14 hours, and came home from hospital yesterday afternoon. A long week I must say.
I have nothing but wonderful things to say about the doctors and other professionals at Adventist Orlando, 3rd largest hospital in the US, 1st in Florida. They really provide and incredible atmosphere and a very “God Presence” throughout the facility. Twice a day, once by the Chaplain and once by a lead on the nursing staff say a public prayer on the intercom system for all the patients and their families throughout the hospital. The complex includes a large Cancer Center, a Heart Center, a Woman’s hospital and a Childres’ center, complete with Disney Theme.
Although the food not the best in the world, it was an incredibly place for healing. Last Wednesday afternoon I was informed that the 2 stents I had received there 18 years ago were completely occluded, and there was no blood flow through my heart. I was told it would be suicide to go home and reschedule, and at 11AM last Wednesday, I rolled in for twin bypass surgery. Everything went like clockwork!
Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
Pete
Sending prayers for your healing!
Richard, I am so glad you had good doctors and care. You are always in my prayers. Take care of yourself. God Bless You.
Wow Richard, glad you’re ok.
Praying for a quick recovery.
Praying for you and a quick recovery! God bless you Richard!
Sounds like a good place to have been! Prayers for speedy recovery!
Wow Richard, we just don’t know what we are walking around with. Prayers for a full recovery.
Richard sending prayers for a speedy recovery and complete recovery. Great care team and keep positive thoughts and people around you.
Sending lots of thoughts and prayers for a very speedy recovery 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍
Whoa! ! ! ! We can’t have that. Hurry up and get well. Seriously, I hope you receive success with your procedure(s) and are back home enjoying life again soon, Richard.
Sending prayers for continued recovery.
Richard, you are a lucky man -at the right place at the right time. Hope you have a speedy recovery.