Surgery Prep

Quick note to keep everyone updated - Daniel will go into surgery early tomorrow morning. They are starting some of his prep tonight. He has to be completely disinfected in the morning and he has to stop eating solid food now. Broth for dinner, yum! :) We're all getting a little antsy, but the success rate for these surgeries is more than 98%. They also said the surgery is a lot easier when it's the first time around, so those are good odds.

Daniel is entertaining himself and waiting for the big day. Friends have brought movies to him, and people have sent fun magazines as well. He's being a good sport about the whole thing and staying calm. He's also had lots of friends in to visit and keep him entertained. The nurses said he's been keeping the floor up pretty late at night - Daniel is the youngest patient up here in cardiac rehab by at least 35 years, so his bed time is significantly later than everyone else. We'd like to ask that visitors tonight not stay past 8:30. The doctors will need access to him and we want him to get a good night's sleep tonight. - We hate to put that restriction there, he loves seeing all you guys...he just loves it a little too much, ha ha.

Thanks for all your prayers and support! We need every single one of those prayers. And Daniel is loving all of his mail and treats - if he weren't having heart surgery I would say he's spoiled, ha ha. We'll update the blog tomorrow with details of the surgery. It won't be finished til about 1:00pm, so look for it around then. Thanks everyone!