Kelly went to surgery this morning. She slept pretty well last night. Her major concern this morning was how scared our dogs will be with all the New Years fireworks and gunshots in Albuquerque.
Her vascular surgeon is Dr. Bakeen
About Dr. Faisal Bakaeen, Heart Surgeon
Hello! My name is Dr. Faisal Bakaeen and I am a cardiac surgeon having graduated from Cambridge University School of Medicine in 1994. To date, I have performed approximately 2,500 cardiac surgeries, of which over 750 involved heart valve procedures. I regularly perform surgery at Cleveland Clinic.
I believe my greatest strength is that I believe being a heart surgeon is a tremendous privilege. Surgery can often give patients the best chance of a cure and add valuable years to their lives. Excellence in patient care and outcomes drive our success.
I received a text that the initial incision was at 9:39 Eastern Time.
12:03 - The major portion of the surgery is underway.
3:45 - The surgery is done. I just got done talking with the surgeon. He says that everything went well. Several of the things that he was afraid might happen didn't. He says that everything that they can measure with her looks good. It won't be until later, after she wakes up, that they can measure her brain function which is what she was most afraid of. She was under induces cardiac arrest for around 20 minutes which I think is about expected.
I'll be able to see her for 10 minutes or so later this evening. She'll still be intubated and out of it but it will be wonderful to see her face. I was about to puke the last couple of hours.
Love you all and more sometime later.
Thinking of Kelly this morning. So grateful that she has access to the best cardiac care around, and that she has you, Kevin. And she has all of us too, whether she wants us or not--the whole mouthy, rowdy, impatient, and loving lot of us. We are there with you in spirit. <3
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update, Kevin. I am so thankful that Kelly is there at the Cleveland Clinic. What an excellent medical facility. I am sending love and prayers to both of you.
ReplyDeleteThe surgeon sounds great. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteThank goodness. I'm so glad to read your updates, Kevin. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteExcellent news, Kevin! Hang in there:)
ReplyDeleteSusan
"Measuring Kelly's brain function" sounds like a sick game at a baby shower... but I totally understand how scary the thought of that could be. Since COVID descended on us, I sometimes wonder if I shouldn't have my brain function tested too. Thanks for the blog. Sending energy your way.
ReplyDeleteSounds good so far. Hang in there Kevin, you are her rock!
ReplyDeleteSo happy that all the potential issues are going the right way!
ReplyDeleteI bet Kelly will have some excellent stories to tell. I felt like I was holding my breath all day until I heard from you. Thanks for keeping us posted, Keb. Sending you lots of love and strength. --mb
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