Torn Aorta, is there much of a chance for recovery?? ***Miracles DO happen!!***

[*Beema*]

Thanks girls, thankyou for keeping us in your prayers, SG I was a lot more spiritual as I was growing up, was quite involved, but as I went through Uni and beyond I lost that part of my life and haven't really gone back, but I am really feeling that I need to return.

We are hopeful that he is stable, that he can remain stable for a few days at least, getting through the surgery was the biggest milestone, hopefully there will be many more to come.

My sis let me know that the Dr's had just recently been to a conference on developments in heart surgery, so we are hopefull that this has had a positive impact.

[Kazbah]

Oh Beema *hugs* my thoughts are with your family tonight. I am not a medical person, but that he's out of surgery must be a good thing.
And I hear you on the spirituality, I've had leanings that way myself lately.

[squidipa]

im gonna be completely frank as im so exhausted myself

oh crap i can only wish that he is alright or will be alright. so so so sorry sweet!

[Inanna]

Prayers and thoughts from me tonight darling...

I hope his family arrive soon to see him. It's so traumatic for all involved.

[MistyFying]

Oh no praying for you all.

[Lulu]

WOW.

From what I know, people who suffer this (usually from an accident) don't usually survive because its too late to repair. The fact they got him in surgery and HAVE repaired it is an amazing sign to me. It can take awhile for the body to recover, I'd say it's not over yet my friend.
The kidneys may have taken a hit, but they can take the pressure off - it's wonderful he has stabilised. Healing wishes heading over to Scotland right now xoxoxo

How does the aorta just tear like that?

[Astrid]

My Step dad survived an aorta annurism (I assume it is similar). He had a lot of clots go through his system, many to his leg. He almost lost the lower half of his leg as parts of it were just dying off. He did end up living for about another 8 years after that, he already had pre-existing heart troubles and other than taking his meds, did nothing to improve his health. I was about 13 at the time, so I don't really know all details, just that the clots are the things to be concerned about.

So it is survivable and it is fantastic that he has stabilised. Sending healing vibes and big hugs. Please remember to also look after yourself in this time.

[Eenee]

was it an abdomnal aorta tear or cardiac aorta??

My aunty is a really fit woman now and she had a torn cardiac aorta. It has been replaced with an artificial one now.

It really is based on the individual. so hard to say how he will be. But recovery of the human body is an amazing thing.

hope everything goes well!

[*Beema*]

How does the aorta just tear like that?

I guess it must be a weakness, , and by doing something that puts increased strain on the heart, it weakens and tears... don't know really!

was it an abdomnal aorta tear or cardiac aorta??

My aunty is a really fit woman now and she had a torn cardiac aorta. It has been replaced with an artificial one now.

I am not sure which is was, but will try to find out.

We have had some positive news overnight, he is responding to his Wife and he has started to urinate - which is a fabulous sign. They are still trying to ascertain the extent of brain damage, if any, but it is still very early days.

BIL and his sister and one brother have got a flight out today at 3:30pm, it is going to be a long 30 hours to get to Edinburgh, and we are hoping that he continues along the same path.

The other Brother who was in Switzerland and is now with him, had to wait 13 hours to get out of Switzerland, and has left his children with friends and they will be flying down in a couple of days when there are flights available.

Thankyou sooo much for some amazing stories of survival, we are continuing to pray for his recovery.

[Lulu]

Yaay for doing wee!