Need vibes for our friend, Jim

[Very Duke Blue]

Our friend, Jim, is going to have triple bye pass surgery on Tuesday. I went with him this past Wed. for a heart cath. His doc did not want him to go home, he strongly advised Jim to be admitted, then transferred to Moses Cone Hospital for the surgery. Jim had not seen a doctor in over 30 year. He is also a smoker since he was 14 years old. You can imagine his health issues. He would have never gone to a doctor with out Bud's and my encouragement. Bud works out of town Mon. through Thurs. So, I'm doing what needs to be done. What ever. I will be going to Greensboro everyday this week, until Jim is discharged. Bud and I will do what ever is necessary until he is on his feet. Some of you might remember Jim. He was at my birthday party 2 years ago.

[CathyCA]

Oh, I do remember meeting Jim at your birthday party.

I'm praying for him and for his medical team. Hugs to you, VDB!

[lawgrad91]

Vibes and prayers for Jim, and also for you, VDB.

Keep us posted, and please take care of yourself.

[IowaDevil]

Vibes Prayers Hugs to your friend and you too!

[DukePA]

Vibes to my big brother, Jim (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[DukieInKansas]

Vibes Prayers Hugs to your friend and you too!

I'll second this - more Vibes Prayers Hugs from the Heartland.

[CameronBornAndBred]

I remember meeting Jim a few times...tons o' vibes!

[Very Duke Blue]

Thanks for the vibes. I will keep you posted. I will see Jim today and tell him about all the vibes, prayers and thoughts you have sent.

[DevilWearsPrada2.0]

Vibes to Jim and his recovery!

[YmoBeThere]

Vibes to Jim from South Texas!

[Ima Facultiwyfe]

Long day ahead of you tomorrow. Bless Jim's heart --- literally. And bless yours, too, for the devoted friend you are. We'll be thinking of you all day long.
Love, Ima

[Very Duke Blue]

Jim is in good spirits. He goes to the OR at 6:30 am. I will get there a little later. Too bad Bud is working. He sure wants to be here.

[Very Duke Blue]

Jim is in good spirits. He goes to the OR at 6:30 am. I will get there a little later. Too bad Bud is working. He sure wants to be here.

[DukePA]

Jim is in good spirits. He goes to the OR at 6:30 am. I will get there a little later. Too bad Bud is working. He sure wants to be here.

Muwah!! Love you, Mom!!!

[shereec]

Vibes, prayers and hugs, VDB - to you, Bud, Jim and the doctors!

[OZZIE4DUKE]

Vibes to Jim. }}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

[Ima Facultiwyfe]

Vibing hard right now.
Love, Ima

[Very Duke Blue]

Thanks for all the vibes. The bye pass was X 5. They couldn't use his arteries in the chest so the veins from his legs were used. They didn't have any trouble getting him off the heart machine and hope to remove the vent before tomorrow. He will need rehab before he goes home. All considered, Jim is doing as well as can be expected. The surgeon said if he starts smoking again, he wouldn't give him 2 years. I will do my best to make sure he is hooked up with a "program" that can help.

[lawgrad91]

Continued vibes, VDB. Sounds like things are going as well as they can be.

[Very Duke Blue]

Continued vibes, VDB. Sounds like things are going as well as they can be.

They are. I went to Greensboro this morning. While I was there, the vent was removed, with no problem. Jim, of course,is mostly sleeping. His son was to come around lunchtime, his brother, mid afternoon and daughter after she gets off work. Tomorrow, we well also stagger the visits. Bud will be home tomorrow evening. He will begin going Fri.