Timothy went in for a new pacemaker this week. Unfortunately, the surgery did not go as expected and he needed to be admitted. Long story short - While he was in surgery, the doctors discovered that his leads were failing. Thankfully, they discovered this before something tragic happened. Unfortunately, this is a very complicated issue. Since his leads have been in him for 23 years, they are well embedded into his heart. This means he needs a laser extraction, a hybrid operating room, a full cardiac team and a particular surgeon. Luckily, we are at Duke and they have all those things and people, but getting them all scheduled is a huge feat. It looks like he is going to have to sit and wait here in the hospital until Friday the 14th for surgery. Meanwhile, he has an external temporary pacemaker attached to his neck.
We are getting our hospital routine down. He can't leave the unit and my movements are very restricted because of COVID. We must do everything to keep Tim safe so that surgery can go through. COVID is exploding in the hospital, and they are becoming understaffed and lacking beds. It is a big ordeal.
Thank you for your prayers!
Blessings, Dawn
Oh my! I'm glad they found it before something bad happened. I'm sure the waiting is driving you and him nuts, but better to be there just in case. Praying for him, you and the staff!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I am so glad they discovered this before something truly awful happened but I can only imagine what you are all going through while waiting. Praying for you all.
ReplyDeleteWe'll start praying this very morning!
ReplyDeleteOh, that's rough! Hoping it gets resolved quickly.
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