Aaron's heart journey (1 Viewer)

[the gimpey one]

So as most of you know my youngest son Aaron was born with congenital heart failure. Well the time has come for him to need a transplant. I will be taking Jennifer and Aaron to Charleston Monday to move into the hospital while they look for a heart. His condition has steadily worsened to the point it would be best if he was hospitalized.
They think that they can have hime a heart by the end of February. Once transplanted it will be at least a 8 week recovery. Prayers are appreciated and I will post up any updates as they happen.

 

[the gimpey one]

Oh and I will be with them on weekends until the actual transplant is performed. Until then he will just be sitting around at the hospital while they monitor his vitals and adjust meds.

 

[boombapslappy]

Your family, especially Aaron, is on my prayer list. How old is he?

 

[the gimpey one]

Your family, especially Aaron, is on my prayer list. How old is he?

Will be 14 next month.

 

[JToobe]

Will be praying for Aaron Gabe!!

 

[greenseaman]

Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers! Hopefully they find one soon!

 

[the gimpey one]

Got the call last night. Aaron has a heart! I will be heading down in the next hr. Most likely the surgery will take place later this evening into the night!

 

[Bryanseye]

Got the call last night. Aaron has a heart! I will be heading down in the next hr. Most likely the surgery will take place later this evening into the night!

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Awesome!

 

[BMThiker]

Great news, Gabe.

 

[yamaguchigumi]

Great news!
Praying for the surgery to go well and for a quick recovery.

 

[boombapslappy]

Any update? Been praying.

 

[the gimpey one]

Yes sorry I have not updated sooner

Transplant has went well. They hope to ween him off oxygen today but will probably be tomorrow before they remove the breathing tube. Hope to have him on his feet Tuesday. Aaron has a Facebook page called Aaron's heart journey for anyone who wants to join and see daily updates as well.

 

[boombapslappy]

Gabe, that's awesome!

 

[Teddy]

Great to hear Gabe! So happy for you guys!

 

[the gimpey one]

Day 3 after transplant:

Aaron had a great night!

Aaron is still resting but they were able to come off the paralytic. Aaron pressures remained steady all night.
It was a good night.

I believe the plan today is to see if they can rouse him a bit. To see if he can tolerate waking up more. If he is able to hold steady on that they will try to remove the breathing tube.

Aaron's kidneys are working so much better. I am so excited about that.

I am hopeful today is going to be a good day.

 

[Teddy]

Great news!

 

[the gimpey one]

Been a while so I thought I would check back in. Aaron has had some rocky days the last day or two but overall he is still improving . He had to wear a a CPAP to help get his o2 levels up. Hoping to be rid of it soon. His kidneys have been hit and miss but are working. He is suffering from delirium still but that is also getting much better.

 

[yamaguchigumi]

Hang in there. We will keep praying

 

[the gimpey one]

Waiting to be discharged from the hospital as we speak. Aaron and Jen will have to stay here several more weeks but I will be coming back to the upstate Saturday. He has done well but has several weeks of therapy to go thru. Thanks for all the prayers.

 

[Teddy]

Great news Gabe!