The Day after Surgery

Well today is the day after surgery and Tommiann is doing really well. She woke up around 5 am this morning. The nurses went ahead and removed a few of the medical tubes and iv's. They also got her to get up out of bed and sitting in a chair. I wasn't there for all of that and I am sure it was painful, but I know my mother did it with a smile on her face as much as possible. Afterwards she went back to bed to sleep a little bit longer and to get some engery because later on they plan on having her walk around a bit. One thing I think she has definitely noticed is that it is a lot different having a major surgery at 55 than it was at 33. I couldn't imagine it. But it is all worth it because she no longer will have to take the large amounts of medication on a daily basis, No More Coumadin. That is really a huge relief to mom because it was irritating having to take the medication. As the day goes on she is getting better and better. Her heart rate is stable and there have been no complications whatsoever.

If you would like to send flowers she can accept them in her room tomorrow. She wasn't allowed anything for the first 48 hours.

Baylor Heart Hospital of Plano
Tommiann Jacob
Room #211

Thank you to everyone for your support and prayers. As a family we really do appreciate it because my mother means the world to us.

Rebecca Porter
(Tommiann's Daughter)