Debi
This is the period where the mine takes over and sends the downer message. The adrenalin is pumping big time during the surgery and immediate early recovery period. Then........ The real work begins and things slow down and the hiccups in recovery begin to weigh on the brain. I would find my emotions on an hourly roller coaster. Little (and BIG) things really wolloped me more than they should.

So, with that said....... Keep your conversations positive. And don\'t allow him to get too mired in a depression. These challenges he is facing are indeed disheartening; but I know of very few people who have gone through a major sickness that haven\'t had some kind of setback during recovery.

Keep his eyes on the prize! Family, Friends, Grandchildren, anything that is near and dear to him. THAT\'S why he going through this!

Good Luck!

George

Thank you Mike, Mark and George,

You are absolutely right that the clot is a very dangerous situation. Our family is all too aware of those dangers. Several of my family members have a genetic clotting disorder that increases the risk of DVT and stroke. We lost my little sister when she was 26 because of it. I do not have it but my other sister, my dad, my uncle, several cousins and my niece and nephew do, unfortunately.

He has been put on Coumadin and they bridged it with Lovenox until he was at therapeutic levels. They had him on heparin after surgery but because he had never gotten a clot before they felt he was safe without blood thinners when he was discharged from the hospital. Well now that has changed and I am sure he will be dealing with it for quite a long time.

He is frightened of the clot traveling to his lung or brain, which is a very real risk.

The good news is, that he is getting his appetite back, and seems to be able to keep himself hydrated and is starting to feel better. His mental outlook appears to be improving. But this is definitely a huge change for his life. It is a heavy load.

He certainly hasn\'t given up and has been willing to do what is needed to fight for his life. I am inspired by him. And by all of you.

Debi

Thank you Jack. Hoping all is going well for you following your surgery. I will tell my Dad about this forum and let him know there are others that have gone through this that are willing to share their experiences with him.

I will be seeing him today.

Heal quickly.

Debi