Update on Rick (ricochetastroman) on Monday, August 10th

[I Have A Dream]

For anyone who might not be aware of it, Rick had heart bypass surgery last week.

My husband and I went to see him in the hospital today. He was very weak, was in some pain, but he was in pretty good spirits, especially since he was pretty well drugged due to the pain. (Joking, teasing, threatening that I may have to write his September newsletter. :rofl: :scared: :rofl:)

Besides the pain, the congestion in his lungs is probably what is most bothering him.

One of the first things he asked when he saw me was how everyone here was doing. I made sure that he was aware of all of the good wishes and vibes that have been sent his way. That seemed to make him really happy.

:grouphug:

[southerncrone]

1. Thanks for the update, IHAD.

Here's to Rick' speedy & full recovery :toast:

[Sanity Claws]

2. Glad to hear ric is doing better

Sending prayers and vibes to our astroman.

[northernlights]

3. more healing light en route

to clear out his lungs so O2 can get in and CO2 out! In with all the good energy of the universe...out with all toxins that need releasing...:hug:

thank you for the update, IHAD. Glad you got to see Rick for us...:loveya:

[kentauros]

4. Thank you, too, for the update, IHAD :)

I hope that congestion clears out soon. I know how aggravating that kind of thing is.

You might ask him if there's any music he'd like to listen to while he's recovering. I mention this because in convsersing with Alison Kelly during an Angel Reading/Healing I had a few weeks back, I learned that she had listened to Jonathan Goldman's "Chakra Chants" CD nonstop in the ICU after back surgery. I don't know if that's the kind of music he'd like, but any of his favorites would help. We all know how healing music can be for us :)

[I Have A Dream]

5. Hi, kentauros! Goldman's "Chakra Chants" is one of my favorite CDs.

I think that your idea is really good. Thank you!

:)

[kentauros]

18. I agree! It's a great CD :)

But maybe play a little for him. If he doesn't like it, have one of his favorite kinds of music handy. Feeling good through music is all that matters in the longrun :)

[Kind of Blue]

6. Aww, what a guy. Thanks very much for the update!

:loveya:

[NJCher]

7. you are a dear, IHAD

Thank you for posting this news for us.


Cher

[Celebration]

8. Does he get wireless internet in the hospital?

Being connected would do him wonders.

Sounds like he is coming around, though.

:o

[I Have A Dream]

13. I don't know if the hospital has wireless Internet access.

Right now, he's in the Intensive Care Unit. Once he is moved to a regular room, he'll be able to do more. I'm sure that if it's available, he'll insist on having his laptop.

[rumpel]

9. thank you for the update, Dream

:grouphug:

[demgrrrll]

10. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I really appreciate all the time

you take helping others.

[I Have A Dream]

14. Yes, he really has helped so many people here.

He really is a wonderful person and a wonderful friend.

[Avalux]

11. Thanks so much for the update!

Do the docs have his lung congestion under control? It may take awhile for that to clear up. Just tell Rick to be patient and rest - not to push himself to do too much too soon. Tell him we are all still here sending healing thoughts his way. If he can't write his newsletter for September it'll make October's that much more special. :hi:

[I Have A Dream]

12. Can you believe that he's lying in the Intensive Care unit, and...

he's concerned about his newsletter? He was joking about my writing it, but it was obviously on his mind.

In reference to the congestion, they're doing special treatments on him to deal with the congestion. I think that it will be under control soon.

[Avalux]

26. I'm glad he's in good spirits.

As I said in the post below, pleural effusions are common after bypass surgery. Docs know how to manage it. :hi:

[I Have A Dream]

27. Hi, Avalux! Yes, the staff was getting ready to give him a treatment...

when we were leaving. They didn't seem at all concerned, thank goodness.

:hi:

[elleng]

15. Avalux, do you know somethings about lung congestion

in these circumstances? I know nothing. Would appreciate any insights you and others might have.

Thanks

[Avalux]

25. Yes I do. Here's some info:

The proper term is "pleural effusion" (fluid in the lung). It's quite common after heart surgery and in most cases spontaneously resolves. Often patients have daily breathing treatments to 'hurry up' the process. When the effusion is large and symptomatic the patient might need the fluid drained and require treatment with NSAIDs and/or prednisone.

I don't think it's anything to get alarmed about - just might take awhile to recover completely.

Hope that helps! :hi:

[elleng]

28. Thanks; it sure does help.

Haven't had experience with such.

[elleng]

16. Thanks, I Have;

Love to you, yours, and Rick, of course.

:hug:

[MagickMuffin]

17. I sure hope he starts to recover from his surgery and the complications that seem

to have developed afterward.

We are all rooting for his speedy recovery.

Thanks for the update and going to visit him, IHAD and Hubby :fistbump:


:grouphug:

[BlueIris]

19. Yay! I was pretty worried. Here's hoping he makes a full recovery. nt

[stellanoir]

20. He knows

I will only send him the best and am with him as much as I can possibly be.

Great healings to him via his higher self.

[Proud_Lefty]

21. Looks like the worse part is over

Sending him lots of love and light towards regaining his health. :hug:

[SeattleGirl]

22. Thank you for the update, IHAD.

I've been thinking about him.

[davsand]

23. My stars! I had NO idea Rick was ill!

I've been gone for a while and had NO idea Rick was sick. I am SO sorry to hear about it! How many bypasses did they end up doing for him--do we know? That open heart stuff can take a while to bounce back from, but ir really can make a world of difference. Here's hoping it helps Rick out a bunch!

I'm sending well wishes his way and hoping his nose is cold and wet again very soon!



Laura

[I Have A Dream]

24. Multiple, but I'm not sure whether it was double or triple. nt

[rosesaylavee]

29. Ahhh the sweetie...

There in the ICU and he asks how we are doing? What a guy. Sending him some more light and reiki to clear up that congestion in his chest. :hug:

[Manifestor_of_Light]

30. That's great news!

As far as music, I have been a musician my whole life and I know a whole lot about classical music.

If he needs something soothing, get him ANYTHING by the Tallis Scholars and/or Anonymous Four.

[I Have A Dream]

31. Thanks for the recommendations, MoL.

:)

[FirstLight]

32. Everytime I take a deep. clear breath today I will think of Rick

...and send him clearing thoughts as well...


:loveya: Prayers & Angels away! GO get him!

[Cleita]

33. I'm happy to hear that he's on the mend.

He's got many, many healthy years ahead of him. My cousin thrived after bypass surgery for decades once he recovered and healed.

[rosesaylavee]

34. Any further news on Rick?

Is he still in the hospital?

[I Have A Dream]

35. I was just coming here to give an update! I'll start a new thread.

:)