Rhonda talked with the cardiologist at the beginning of the 1pm visitation. He is recommending they perform the angiogram this afternoon so that they can determine the specific heart damage and, if appropriate, install the stent(s). The procedure is scheduled to start at 4pm and will take between 1-3 hours, dependent on what repairs are needed. With any surgery comes risk, so your thoughts and prayers are appreciated. I'll update again this evening once we know the outcome.
BTW, the family is reading your comments during their breaks and are VERY appreciative of your prayers and well wishes. We have had many inquiries about how people can help. Between the neighbors here in Tyler, we've got the pantry stocked with fruit, snacks, plenty of cold drinks, and hot meals daily.
However, for anyone who's ever experienced a catastrophic medical event such as this, you know that the financial impacts are far and wide. In an effort to help defray the cost of medical care (over and above what insurance will reimburse), I will be setting-up a fund at Chase Bank in the next day or so. I'll post the information as soon as it is available.
Dear Carr family,
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry to hear about Phil's accident and hospitalization.
I agree that if anyone can pull through this, it's Phil.
I wish I were there so that I could give you a big hug of support.
Please know that Tom, Scott and I will be praying for Phil to have a full recovery and that your family has all the strength, love and support that you need.
With love,
The Rogers
Grant, Blake and I are following Tim's blog and thinking about you all with love, care, and concern. Moments like this make us all rethink what is important in our lives and how quickly our world can change. I am confident that Phil is going to amaze the doctors with how quickly he recovers. I can already hear him telling stories of the accident and of his time in the hospital. We will continue to watch Phil's progress and pray for you all. Know that we are here for you if there is anything we can do.
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Melissa,
ReplyDeleteIf Phil tells a story about the accident or hospital stay, you can bet that more than half of it will be a gross exaggeration of the actual fact. BTW, that's down from an 80% exaggeration factor pre-accident, so perhaps the concussion has some redeeming benefit!