I spoke with Jason this morning by phone and if I didn't know where he was, I would have guessed he was at work. He sounded like the pre-surgery Jason. All tubes are out at this point and it looks like he will be discharged today. Just to emphasize the point: He will be discharged only three days after having his ascending aorta and a defective heart valve completely replaced.
Jason's main complaint is that he is bored; last night he finally got that good night's sleep that he was looking for. Oral pain medications seem to be working well and he has been doing laps around the nurse's station (he needed to do one lap; he apparently did four). I think Jason is anxious to get out of the hospital as he does (after all) have a fantasy football draft to deal with this weekend. He had selected some folks to do this in his place, but I think he may end up calling the shots after all.
Frankly, I'm amazed. Amazed that 72 hours ago as I write this, Jason's chest was splayed open and he was on a heart-lung bypass machine. Three days ago his life was hanging in the balance.
What a difference three days makes. Several factors played into this: His surgical team was excellent; he had a hematologist on board to make sure the bleeding wouldn't be an issue; Jason, himself, is in great shape. Jason also thoroughly researched the different options and different surgeons and obviously made the right decision in picking Dr. Balkhy to do the surgery.
Jason still has a long recovery in front of him...my bet is that he will want to return to work sooner than he should: Let's try to make sure he stays home and recovers completely before returning back to work.
--scott
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Congratulations Jason, I am glad you are going home early. Just please, please take it easy!
Love,
Angie
Jason,
You are amazing and we are so excited to get you home hopefully today and start your recovery process. Keep in mind, this recovery is about what is best for YOU, not for everyone else around you.
Lauren and I loved hanging out with you last night and having our 'happy family' together again, even if you did sleep through most of it. Lauren enjoyed being there too and the photo of you in bed with her is priceless.
Love!!!!! Tricia
Congrats on going home!! Thanks to all the doctors and staff at The Heart Hospital. Please let us know if we can help out this weekend or in the coming weeks. Love- Kristin, Rory and Stella
Absolutely amazing!!! Congratulations!!! I didn't even go home that soon after a c-section! So glad to hear that all has gone well for you and your family. Michelle E. and I would like to deliver a meal and have a short visit in a couple of weeks. I will call to arrange.
Julie Perszyk-Brey
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