Grair’s chest has been closed up by Dr. Hammel. It sounds as though everything went as planned, and Grair is doing well. Over the next 24 hours, he will continue to be monitored closely. It appears as though all is going as expected.

The beeps and lights are flashing, and Melissa and I are starting to get used to it. We have been educated on many different items related to blood pressure, blood gas, heart rate, O2 levels, syndromes, and issues with spellings I can’t even begin to attempt. We know more about how the heart functions (and what happens when it doesn’t function correctly). We have been educated on the lungs and many issues commonly associated with Grair’s heart disease and lung problems. As Melissa said earlier in the process, it would have been nice to pay more attention in health class.

The nurses and doctors have been very good about helping us learn the process along the way. They have been patient and always willing to answer our questions, even the same question day-after-day. I’ve found the wireless internet to be a blessing, as I have access to research and knowledge that has helped us learn more. It also works nice to share these updates!