Pete's boys wanted me to let everyone on here know that Pete went in for his new heart Saturday night @ 9pm. Surgery went well even though it lasted a little longer than expected. He is in recovery (critical care) and all indicators are favorable at this time. He is not alert yet and the 48 hours after the surgery is the critical window. I will try and update everyone but please be patient. Vicki is staying at the hospital and is coping well. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Sorry it is so short but I will add more later.
Wow, thanks for the info, Terry...tell everyone we'll be thinking of them down here in Hillbillyville.
Pete and the Simpson family, Thoughts and Prayers for a speedy recovery... God Bless.. Scott and Debbie...
Prayers for Peter. Recovery can be fast or take quite a while. I was "out" for three days after my heart surgery and there was quite a bit of concern whether I would ever wake up. When I woke up I looked down in my hospital gown and saw I was all taped up. I knew they didn't waste tape on dead people. Since the surgery I am like a new man with much more stamina than I had for the previous twenty years. I'm wishing the same for Peter too.
it's great to hear he is finally off the waiting list...... God Bless Pete and recover quick. Also, a prayer for the donor who lost a life too soon, but was generous enough to fill out the organ donor form and give the ultimate gift of life to complete strangers. I suggest everyone touched by this to consider organ donation..............
Wishing you a speedy recovery Pete, and keeping you and your family in our prayers. The Miller Family
Very emotional for me as I read this, my own father had a transplant a little over five years ago. I wish Pete and his family the best.
I always think about this story from ESPN...... it really lets you know the impact an organ donor can have http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/columns/story?id=6382633
Pete you are in my prayers when I hit the knees tonite. Will be checking in to follow progress. God speed Pete.
I'm sure the prayers and good wishes are helping.... I just got word that he opened his eyes and his body is responding well. God bless and God speed the recovery.
Wishing Pete a speedy recovery. I'm awed by the surgeons out there with the skills to do this type of operation. Prayers for both families