Just a quick note to say that my father's surgery went well today. The operation was 6.5 hours long! Which was 1.5 hours longer than I thought it would be. That 1.5 hours felt like forever.
Apparently the operation went well, they ended up doing another triple bypass, but that is as much as I know for now. I am hoping to find out more from the heart surgeon tomorrow. Who, coincidentally has twins from a surrogate mother AND has read my book. Small world huh. I met her a year or so ago at a function.
Thanks for all the good thoughts and wishes, now for the recovery.
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Glad it went well! Sending well wishes your way!!
Posted by: Colleen | 05 July 2009 at 08:28 PM
So glad to hear it went well. I'm keeping you all close in my heart.
Posted by: Robin from Israel | 05 July 2009 at 09:36 PM
Wonderful news Tertia!
Posted by: Kristin | 05 July 2009 at 09:38 PM
Fab news!! Hope he recovers quickly!
Posted by: Jeanette | 05 July 2009 at 09:48 PM
Excellent. Your fam is in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: beck | 05 July 2009 at 09:54 PM
That's great news! I hope he has a speedy and complete recovery.
Posted by: Sarah | 05 July 2009 at 10:23 PM
so glad. i have been almost too scared to read your blog since you announced your dad's heart news, because i know how fiercely you love him (and the rest of your family) and wanted it to go well for you all. enjoy your new improved, reconditioned dad! happy days to you all.
Posted by: ruth | 05 July 2009 at 11:10 PM
Sooo glad everything went well and that that weight is off all of your shoulders!! Wishing you a speedy recovery, Tertia's Dad! Wishing all of you the best!
Posted by: Bethany | 06 July 2009 at 12:51 AM
I'm so glad! I was praying hard. Take it easy, Tungsten Man! Your girlys need you around for a bit longer.
xxx
Flicka
Posted by: Flicka | 06 July 2009 at 01:44 AM
Thank goodness!!! I wish your Dad a speedy and painless recovery! So happy to hear the good news!
Posted by: Stacey | 06 July 2009 at 01:59 AM
So glad everything went well! Here's to an easy and speedy recovery!
Posted by: Erin | 06 July 2009 at 02:38 AM
Tertia - So glad that your dad is doing well. My dad had 6 bypasses all at once this past November and he is now doing very well.
Best Wishes for a speedy recovery!
Posted by: Michelle | 06 July 2009 at 04:00 AM
Awesome news!! SO very, very pleased.
Posted by: bec (and Charlotte) | 06 July 2009 at 05:18 AM
Hooray!!! One big obstacle knocked down. Holding thumbs for the recovery.
Posted by: terri c | 06 July 2009 at 05:42 AM
Brilliant news!
Posted by: tiah | 06 July 2009 at 07:08 AM
Such good news! I hope the news gets more encouraging from the doctor tomorrow. That is a funny, small world about her having twins and read your book. Crossing my fingers and all other bits for you. Take care.
Posted by: Kathy | 06 July 2009 at 07:31 AM
Hey Pops, well done on the op! You are a champ.
Now, get well soon - I miss your comments. :-)
Bianca
Posted by: BiancaW | 06 July 2009 at 08:31 AM
Glad it went well. Was praying lots and will continue to do so. I've read quite a bit about Dr Vosloo and have followed her career via the media over the years. Pops is in excellent hands.
xx
Posted by: Julia | 06 July 2009 at 08:34 AM
What a relief!!!! You've had quite a year!!?!
Posted by: Lindsay | 06 July 2009 at 08:38 AM
Oh gosh, Dr Susan Vosloo did your dad? He is in the best hands ever! So greatful aal went well - please tell Mel - can somehow not comment at her place this morning
Posted by: cat | 06 July 2009 at 08:38 AM
So glad Dads op went well,sure the family are all very relieved.
Posted by: Deblet | 06 July 2009 at 09:16 AM
So glad it went well. He is in excellent hands. Dr Vosloo operated on my son when he was 5 months old, and she was outstanding. I was so grateful to live in Cape Town so we could have the best surgeon.
Posted by: jo | 06 July 2009 at 10:06 AM
So glad to hear the operation went well. I hope he's out and home in no time, and that he feels terrific now that his heart is all fixed up.
(PS - you should add a "Pop's heart designed by" and link to her. :) )
Posted by: Boulder | 06 July 2009 at 10:11 AM
Very glad to hear all went well! Dr Vosloo is the best, so he's in great hands!
Posted by: Lizelle | 06 July 2009 at 10:38 AM
ha ha! boulder is best!
wonderful update. praying his recovery goes well.
Posted by: tess | 06 July 2009 at 02:49 PM
Praying for you and your dad!
Posted by: louise | 06 July 2009 at 03:48 PM
That's a long surgery time. I'd go crazy too. So glad he's doing well. I hope he has a very speedy recovery.
Posted by: Heather | 06 July 2009 at 04:00 PM
Good news! I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts. I hope your dad has a speedy recovery.
Posted by: Kristin | 06 July 2009 at 04:33 PM
Great news! I am sorry I did not read about this sooner...I could have offered some words of encouragement and filled you in on all my Googleing I did when my dad had a by-pass a couple of years ago. Glad he is well!
Posted by: kim | 06 July 2009 at 05:36 PM
Glad to hear all went well. It's so hard when parents, our protectors, are down and out.
Posted by: Val | 06 July 2009 at 06:10 PM
So glad everything went well Tertia. I am reading this late, did not know about your Dad's heart attack. Keeping your family in my prayers. Hope your Dad has a fast recovery.
Posted by: Charmaine | 06 July 2009 at 06:12 PM
I am so glad it went well!
Posted by: Hanlie | 06 July 2009 at 09:51 PM
I am so happy it went well. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Posted by: J from Ireland | 06 July 2009 at 10:48 PM
I'm so glad to hear this news. How wonderful that he wound up with such an experienced doctor.
Posted by: Kathleen | 07 July 2009 at 04:19 AM
Glad to hear the news. May he stay well and improve steadily.
Posted by: paz | 07 July 2009 at 05:19 AM
Good news! Keeping him in my prayers..
Posted by: Theresa | 07 July 2009 at 05:17 PM
So glad to read that things went well with the surgery. Wishing your Pops a speedy recovery.
Posted by: silene | 07 July 2009 at 06:01 PM
What great news that all went well. I hope that the recovery period goes smoothly & that he will be up and about chop chop.
Sending lots of best wishes.
"GO DAD" !!!!
Posted by: Kimbal | 07 July 2009 at 08:48 PM
I'm glad to hear he did well. My dad had 2 bypass surgeries, 3 bypasses, then 4. I will keep him in my prayers.
Posted by: Stefanie | 07 July 2009 at 09:42 PM