[notpoliticallycorewrecked]

I went into see Jim this afternoon around 4:30. I didn’t see the post about the surgery being postponed so it took a while to find him. Eventually I discovered that he was in ER. He was in good spirits like he always is, but was very sleepy due to the morphine for the pain. He still didn’t have a room when I left at 5 P.M. Chris came in and said that Sheila would be in later in the evening to visit him.

My understanding about the heart rate is that it has to be at a reasonable level so that if it goes up during a surgery they will have that leeway. But if it is up already and they do surgery and the heart is already working hard and it goes even higher things could go bad fast.
Also the magnesium level needs to be at the right level. Any imbalance in the chemical makeup of the body can cause problems with medication, anesthetic (not a good thing), or cause undue stress in the vital organs.

Jim also told me that he was dehydrated, which can be another risk during surgery. The body is around 97 % water, so you don’t want to stress out the cells, keep the blood flowing smoothly and have the vital organ stay happy.

I noticed on this thread and the other one that many have said, let’s just get it done. Well it is a blessing that they are postponing this to get Jim’s body to the best level it can to handle the stress of surgery.

I promised him that I will come by tomorrow to see him.

[JustAmy]

Thanks for the update, NPCW.

I do not plan to go up until the day after surgery.

Let us hear from you after you see him tomorrow.

Still praying.

[onyx]

Thank you so much for your report of your visit with Jim.
You’re so right that the delay is a good and cautious measure.
All in due time. God is with Jim and his caring, knowledgeable doctors
God bless and keep you, Jim and everyone here praying for Jim.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so much for keeping us informed! Prayers continue...

[MestaMachine]

Thank you. Waiting and praying.

[GOPJ]

Well it is a blessing that they are postponing this to get Jim’s body to the best level it can to handle the stress of surgery.

I'm with you - it's got to be done right - that's what will safeguard Jim's life. If it takes more time, so be it... We have the time. He has the time.

[MWestMom]

Thank you so much for the update. I know he knows this; but tell him we’re all praying hard for him when you next see him.

[MomofMarine]

Thank you for your update. Thank God they caught the problem before surgery.