Jason Michaels surgery went really well. There were more problems than anticipated but the surgeon was able to repair them all. They took the tubes out of him around 6 p.m. and he was doing his best to talk, when spoken to. Of course some of us could not sleep last night, including Jason. We all know that he was able to catch up on his sleep today. lol
At this time we do not know how long he will be hospitalized.
It is just a relief knowing he is on the road to being well again. We thank all of you from the bottom of our hearts for your prayers, love and support. THANK YOU!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Beautiful Fall Photos Near Our Home 2009
Charlie and I took a long drive over the weekend. Just drove through some back country roads between here and Hannibal MO. This is a few of the photos we took. Most of the beauty was gone from all the rain we have had. I hope you enjoy the color of the trees.
Well the BIG day is nearing, on Thursday Oct 29th, Jason Michael will have his Aortic Valve Replacement surgery. We are all very thankful that the hospital is going ahead with the surgery before all the financing is in place.
His Uncle Charlie and I are both very anxious for Jason. We know what he is about to go through and how hard this will be for him. Plus how hard it will be on his parents and sister, to see him go through this. However, He is perfectly healthy other than this problem, so he has a fantastic advantage.
I plan to go to the hospital to wait with them and my sister Sue, (his grandmother) during the surgery. Since there is such an outbreak of the H1N1, I do not plan to go in and see Jason. I feel only his immediate family should be allowed in the Cardiac ICU, when he goes there. I know a lot of hospitals have major restrictions right now, on who can come in and who can not. Since Charlie and I know first hand all the fears and importance of keeping germs down, I hope they have really tough restrictions on who can visit and who can not.
So please everyone, continue to keep Jason in your prayers the next few days. I will post as soon as, I return from the hospital, with an update on Thursday.
Let's all give praise that this is finally going to happen.
His Uncle Charlie and I are both very anxious for Jason. We know what he is about to go through and how hard this will be for him. Plus how hard it will be on his parents and sister, to see him go through this. However, He is perfectly healthy other than this problem, so he has a fantastic advantage.
I plan to go to the hospital to wait with them and my sister Sue, (his grandmother) during the surgery. Since there is such an outbreak of the H1N1, I do not plan to go in and see Jason. I feel only his immediate family should be allowed in the Cardiac ICU, when he goes there. I know a lot of hospitals have major restrictions right now, on who can come in and who can not. Since Charlie and I know first hand all the fears and importance of keeping germs down, I hope they have really tough restrictions on who can visit and who can not.
So please everyone, continue to keep Jason in your prayers the next few days. I will post as soon as, I return from the hospital, with an update on Thursday.
Let's all give praise that this is finally going to happen.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Hi Everyone, Yes I know it has been a long time since I posted to the blog. Things have been real crazy around here. Hard to believe that right?
Our latest bit of news it that our 22 year old nephew Jason Michael, is in need of heart surgery. He has to have his Aortic Valve replaced. His surgery was scheduled to take place today but they called Friday and said it was cancelled. His insurance is refusing to pay, because he has not met his initial waiting period. He had not been with the company he works for long enough.
Because this is such a serious need, the surgeon has offered to waive his fee for the operation. YES, that is true. He said without this Jason will die and he can not let that happen. So the hospital is trying to convince the insurance company to pay something. Then the financial department will present this to the hospital board for financing. They could have to come up with, as much as, 40% up front before they can schedule surgery. Even after the surgeon waives his fees, they are looking at $60-75,000.00. They will know Tuesday or Wednesday how much money they will need to get the surgery scheduled.
So I am in the planning stage of having an Auction/Dinner/Dance Fundraiser. Hopefully we will raise enough money for the up
front money needed.
The hospital financial department seems sure they will be approved for this. I want to be ready to start the fundraiser, as soon as, I get a figure.
Lets see what else...Well everything else is trivial compared to this. So I will end this.
Please keep Jason Michael in your prayers.
Love, Charlie & Barbee
Our latest bit of news it that our 22 year old nephew Jason Michael, is in need of heart surgery. He has to have his Aortic Valve replaced. His surgery was scheduled to take place today but they called Friday and said it was cancelled. His insurance is refusing to pay, because he has not met his initial waiting period. He had not been with the company he works for long enough.
Because this is such a serious need, the surgeon has offered to waive his fee for the operation. YES, that is true. He said without this Jason will die and he can not let that happen. So the hospital is trying to convince the insurance company to pay something. Then the financial department will present this to the hospital board for financing. They could have to come up with, as much as, 40% up front before they can schedule surgery. Even after the surgeon waives his fees, they are looking at $60-75,000.00. They will know Tuesday or Wednesday how much money they will need to get the surgery scheduled.
So I am in the planning stage of having an Auction/Dinner/Dance Fundraiser. Hopefully we will raise enough money for the up
front money needed.
The hospital financial department seems sure they will be approved for this. I want to be ready to start the fundraiser, as soon as, I get a figure.
Lets see what else...Well everything else is trivial compared to this. So I will end this.
Please keep Jason Michael in your prayers.
Love, Charlie & Barbee
