Hi there...I'm a happy camper!! After having visited my brother and my sister Peggy (Mels Mama), I am very encouraged for each of them.
First I'll start with Peggy...she is the most cheerful optimistic person you could ever want to meet... makes everybody feel good just being around her. Well anyway I found her doing much better than I had anticipated...anyone else may have been "rendered helpless", being she's on a walker now and not suppose to put any weight on that bad leg. But with her self reliant and cheery attitude, she does as much for herself as possible, which is a good bit.
Her Cardiologist had her come into his office for a stress test this past Monday...and he's hopeful that they may not necessarily have to do the bi-pass. He's studying her results this week and she goes back next Monday for the answer. She's attributing alot of this possibility to you Xanga people who have sent hugs and prayers in her regard
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If she doesn't have to have the heart surgery, then they can go ahead and get to the hip replacement right away, not having to wait 3-4 months for the other to heal. Altho she's definitely not looking forward to any surgery...she does look forward to being able to get around well again. So please keep those prayers and hugs coming.
And my brother who'd had a stroke, is doing so well I could hardly believe it. If all continues to go well, he will be released from the re-hab hospital this Saturday, and will be going to his daughter's home to stay there until he's able to do everything for himself.
He is able to walk (altho his legs are still weak) and his mind is very clear, and he just has all his falculties about him...so we're very encouraged . He's usually a depressed sort of guy and quite the "grouch"...but they have him on some "nice pills" at this time and he's just been amazed to see how much better people respond to him being nice.
Thanks again for all your good wishes. I will keep you informed as to their progress. | 