Lucy in the sky with diamonds.
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?
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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.
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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!
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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!
I am not sure which is was, but will try to find out.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.
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.
Lucy in the sky with diamonds.
Yaay for doing wee!
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Praying for him that he continues improving.
Wee is a good sign that body is starting to work again.
Thinking of you all
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Praying for your family xx
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A quick update:
Some good news, the family has all arrived in Edinburgh in the early hours of this morning (our time).
SIS's FIL is responding to voices, and is still stable, they are going to try to bring him out of the coma on Friday, if all continues along the same path
Thankyou all for you prayers and messages.
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So glad to hear things are on the up Beema...will still keep you all in my thoughts for a speedy recovery xox
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my thoughts and prayers are with the family...pray he continues to improve and makes a full recovery xxxx
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Oh hunny
I don't have any advice for the aorta
but as far as kidneys i almost died twice from serious kidney complications as a teen and 2 years ago kidneys are pretty good that way, they improve out of sight mine are as good as the next persons now
but seriously im so sorry I really hope a miracle can happen
in my prayers
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