Matt Cheely Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 (edited) My Father Gerry Cheely is having open heart surgery tomorrow morning at 7:30am to fix a leaky valve in his heart. We've known for a while that something wasn't quite right with his heart, and I've now been told that it is something that's quite serious. One of the valves in his heart isn't sealing and is allowing 50% of the pumped blood back into his heart. It ends up making the heart weak, and then there it all goes... I thought that I was going to be ok with it, and as the day comes closer and closer, I cannot stop thinking about him. I love my father. He's the one that took me to the range almost every day I wanted since I was 6 years old with a Daisy .22LR. Taught me so many good things in life. How to laugh (especially at me when I hurt myself ) How to love your family, and most importantly, how to shoot! He's 55 years old and has many years left of tinkering with his 45-90 Sharps, and coming to shoot IPSC with me. Most of the great people I have meet in life have been shooters, and it is for this reason that I come here and ask you to pray for my father tonight. I've put this in quotes and words because even though I can't think of one particular thing he's told me in life, they've all been good. Edited July 18, 2006 by Matt Cheely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 You got it Matt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Young men such as your dad do great with this stuff! Prayers sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Provan Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 You and your family will be in my prayers tonight. Keep us posted on your fathers progress. Carl Provan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Matt, Lifting up your Dad in prayer right now. Lifting you up too. Jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Baier Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I'll be praying for him tonight. If there is anything you or family need let me know. God bless John Baier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Matt, Prayers sent and take solace in knowing that valve operations go incredibly well. Your dad is going to be feeling much better. Take care, Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Here's to a speedy recovery for you Dad God hears your prayers. dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey QuicksDraw! Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Prayers sent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted July 18, 2006 Author Share Posted July 18, 2006 Thank you for the responses. He should have just started the operation and if everything goes to play will be out in 5 hours or so. I'll be trying to keep my mind off of it for the rest of the day. Going to go home to stop by the hospital after work today, he'll still be in the intensive care unit, but I'm sure mom will like the company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firematt100 Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 My prayers are with your father. Please let me know if there is anything you need. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter K Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 My prayers are on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted July 18, 2006 Author Share Posted July 18, 2006 UPDATE: Just called my mother and she informed me that they were unable to repair his existing valve. They're now in the process of putting in a tissue valve. I have no idea of a time frame so back to waiting. Thank you for the good wishes both here and over PM. I really appreciate it and it lifts my spirits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Matt, Good luck, and again from your description of whats going on not at all uncommon. It's a serious procedure but there are literally hundreds of thousands of "OLD" guys walking around with valve work done. Best wishes again, Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Best wishes from my end - hang in there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 WE are pulling for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Kline Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I just read this thread, but your father and your family are in my prayers Matt. God bless..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bountyhunter Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Best wishes. My wife currently runs the cardiac catheterization unit at the county hospital, so I know a little about this stuff. Valve replacement is very common and the weapon of choice is typically a porcine (pig) heart valve. As wierd as it sounds, they are better than the mechanical ones and usually work very well long term. There are many thousands of them in use, it's pretty much a well known procedure. Hope your father is back up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 BEST WISHES Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Good thoughts out to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carinab Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Hope all is well...prayers on the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cautery Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Matt, Just added my prayers for your Dad, you, and your family. God Bless and Keep you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmitz Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Best wishes and good recovery for your Dad. Prayers sent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougCarden Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Prayers sent for your father! I spent time with mine today and understand completely! DougC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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