Hart Chronicles

Friday, July 14, 2006

all is well so far

Good evening, Julia Hart fans...
This is Julia's husband, known as RobbieMax (terrible name), to let everyone know that Julia made it through her surgery with no significant complications. The pulmonary valve looks to be working well, and Julia's recovery is already under way.
It was a tense five hours - from approximately 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - when we finally met with the surgeon. He seemed happy with the results of the surgery saying that her pressure remained strong and consistent throughout.
We then convened to the ICU to wait for her arrival. She was awake almost immediately and frantically trying to write words in the air with her index finger. As I write this, she is no doubt arguing with the nurse (nonverbally) about removing the breathing tube. She wanted no part of it from the moment she awoke.
She will probably leave the ICU tomorrow sometime. We can't wait to watch movies, play games and give her plenty of lovin'. It's not every day you entrust the life of your wife to a stranger - a very helpless feeling.
Also of note: There are rumors circulating that Julia performed some "Pink Floyd" tunes as she was prepping for the operating room. She can fill you in when she is able.
Tomorrow is the first day of Julia's new life with a fully-functioning heart.
Julia will be posting again soon. Now we must all get some sleep.
Bye -

2 Comments:

  • Yippee... thanks so much for posting for Julia... yo RobbieMax... I was wondering if you got to help with that name! I am so glad she made it through and sorry... I was the one that told her I fought my breathing tube til they took it out. Needless to say it wasn't in long!

    I can't wait to see her first post on all doped up as we are in the hospital! I remember those days two years ago!

    Keep us updated! :)

    Traci

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9:45 PM, July 14, 2006  

  • So glad things went well for you, Julia. We're praying for you and anxiously awaiting any updates!

    Thor--and other friends from work!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 8:47 AM, July 17, 2006  

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