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Craig Gayposted a photo

2769 days ago

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Superman started getting his super juice (Solu medrol) today. One day down, four to go. Praying this gives him some strength. xoxoxo, Yvonne

Gerald Poulton 🙏

Kenneth Hart My favorite place to sleep! I found the hospital beds really uncomfortable but the recliner and a cou ... Read more

Kenneth Hart My favorite place to sleep! I found the hospital beds really uncomfortable but the recliner and a couple of pillows made resting a lot better!

Catie B Praying now that this helps him much, Yvonne. May you also have much strength for the journey, day by ... Read more

Catie B Praying now that this helps him much, Yvonne. May you also have much strength for the journey, day by day. Hugs!

Kenneth Hart How is Superman doing? I hope the super juice is giving him some relief.

Craig Gay Day 2, bowels kicked in tonight!!! Last night he was awake most of the night, not knowing where he wa ... Read more

Craig Gay Day 2, bowels kicked in tonight!!! Last night he was awake most of the night, not knowing where he was. Confused and crazy dreams. Three more infusions with the last one being Wednesday morning after his 6:30 am MRI of his brain. Taper of prednisone to follow infusions. I nap when ever I get a chance to. Thanks for all of the thoughts and prayers. Yvonne

Kenneth Hart Thanks Yvonne - prayers and Godspeed on his recovery.

Craig Gayposted a photo

3037 days ago

ConNie Romo, Rita Savelis, Cathleen Weed reacted to this

My SUPERman is giving his cape a rest for a bit but we have faith he'll be back in business soon 😀

Catie B Yvonne, I'm so sorry Craig has been suffering a setback. Praying for him now and hope he'll be home v ... Read more

Catie B Yvonne, I'm so sorry Craig has been suffering a setback. Praying for him now and hope he'll be home very soon.

Ellen Leng Craig looks great even tho he's in hospital clothes with monitors! Must be the company he keeps :)
Ho ... Read more

Ellen Leng Craig looks great even tho he's in hospital clothes with monitors! Must be the company he keeps :)
Hope you're out soon, Craig!

Craig Gay The plan is to stay in hospital until the 27th to finish the IV antibiotics and then discharge to a r ... Read more

Craig Gay The plan is to stay in hospital until the 27th to finish the IV antibiotics and then discharge to a rehab facility until he is strong enough to walk. We are praying between now and the 27th his strength comes back so we can get him home!!!

Craig Gay Thank you Catie and Ellen. We are disappointed about being in over the holidays but we will carry on. ... Read more

Craig Gay Thank you Catie and Ellen. We are disappointed about being in over the holidays but we will carry on.

Craig Gayposted a photo

3084 days ago

Cathleen Weed, Rita Savelis, Darlene Smith and 6 others reacted to this

Watching all the grandchildren this weekend. Here's a picture from our walk tonight. Josie and Charlotte are 3 and they only sat on Craig's walker for the picture. ...Read more

Watching all the grandchildren this weekend. Here's a picture from our walk tonight. Josie and Charlotte are 3 and they only sat on Craig's walker for the picture. Imogene will be 1 in a month and Gus turned 1 in August. We are blessed :0)

Cathleen Weed Beautiful 💘💘💘

Ellen Leng Wonderful pic, beautiful grandkids. Congrats on doing so well!

Marie Leighton How precious! And a beautiful wife too. What blessings.

Denise Kirchner Beautiful grandchildren!

Craig Gayposted a photo

3107 days ago

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Craig enjoying his walk with our granddaughter, Josie

Ellen Leng Ya look great, Craig!!! And what a beautiful little girl

Barbara Laurie Love it!

Catie B Looks like it's nice out--I'm glad they could get outside together. She's too cute--looks like lots ... Read more

Catie B Looks like it's nice out--I'm glad they could get outside together. She's too cute--looks like lots of personality.

Civita Fahey Nice to see he's doing so well!

Corey Sines these types of moments are priceless! Thanks for sharing Yvonne and Craig!

Nancy Lewis This makes my heart happy

Craig Gayposted a photo

3123 days ago

Rita Savelis, Phyllis Petersen, Ruth Valenzuela and 3 others reacted to this

Two weeks ago today, Craig had his aortic valve replaced using the parasternal approach. He's healing very nicely.

Corey Sines Cool! He looks to be healing nicely, and no Sternotomy!

Civita Fahey looks awesome.. glad to see you're doing much better. Was interested in your parasternal approach.. ... Read more

Civita Fahey looks awesome.. glad to see you're doing much better. Was interested in your parasternal approach.. just read an article about that the Brigham and Women's in Boston does them . I have an appointment and will definitely ask about it.. Continued good health.

Craig Gay He definitely is not without pain however,not having to cut through his sternum was a blessing. His g ... Read more

Craig Gay He definitely is not without pain however,not having to cut through his sternum was a blessing. His groin still bothers him a bit too and has a hard knot about 2 inches around. Saw his PCP yesterday and she wasn't concerned about it and said it will go down. Yvonne

Civita Fahey Im sure its no less painful.. but not having a full sternotomy would be great.. crossing my fingers. ... Read more

Civita Fahey Im sure its no less painful.. but not having a full sternotomy would be great.. crossing my fingers. If not, I will deal with that. I've followed Craigs journey and am happy that he is doing well for both of you.. thanks for all the updates and I'm sure he will be back to normal soon.

Kevin Lee Glad to hear Craig is doing well.

Catie B That man is healing! Excellent!

Nancy Lewis Thank you Yvonne for this post. I'm glad to see Graig looking so well. I'm having a Day 8 visit fro ... Read more

Nancy Lewis Thank you Yvonne for this post. I'm glad to see Graig looking so well. I'm having a Day 8 visit from a home care nurse. I still don't see myself as a homebound person. Keep that recovery going.

Craig Gayposted a photo

3124 days ago

Phyllis Petersen, Elaine Cutri, Wanda Mroz and 6 others reacted to this

He's my SUPERman!!! xoxo, Yvonne

Elaine Cutri You'd never know from this picture that OHS was just a couple of weeks ago. Praying your recovery kee ... Read more

Elaine Cutri You'd never know from this picture that OHS was just a couple of weeks ago. Praying your recovery keeps progressing nicely!

Ellen Leng Craig, you look great!

Catie B Lookin so good !

Barbara Laurie Awesome Craig! My walker is red, but I don't have the tricked out water bottle! Hmmm, gonna need that ... Read more

Barbara Laurie Awesome Craig! My walker is red, but I don't have the tricked out water bottle! Hmmm, gonna need that!😄
Congratulations 🎈 praying tonight for your continued healing!

Craig Gay Thank you ladies! He had quite a bit of pain so really wasn't in to walking or getting his picture ta ... Read more

Craig Gay Thank you ladies! He had quite a bit of pain so really wasn't in to walking or getting his picture taken. Barbara, that cup holder is a lifesaver for him. I bought it at a pharmacy in town.

Barbara Laurie 😄Thanks Craig, I'll send the husband on a hunt!

Craig Gayposted a photo

3127 days ago

Diane Zeigler, Roseline Rosario, Barbara Laurie and 14 others reacted to this

Reunited and it feels so good!!!

Roseline Rosario You look great!God bless!

Catie B Love the photo. Man and dog! :D

Emily Rowley 😊 That's great to see Craig home relaxing with his dog 🐶

Corey Sines Cool! Is your dog a Labradoodle?

Craig Gay Thanks everybody! Bentley is a 10 year old labradoodle. It was quite the reunion last night, almost l ... Read more

Craig Gay Thanks everybody! Bentley is a 10 year old labradoodle. It was quite the reunion last night, almost like those videos of service men coming home :0) It's amazing how Bentley (who normally jumps with joy and thinks he's a lap dog) knew that his daddy is fragile.

Kathi Mancuso 😍 great pic

Ellen Leng Looking comfy in your recliner :)

Amy Steele There's nothing like being home! Congrats! I'm sure Bentley will keep an eye on you...

Emily Rowley Pets are loyal, loving and smart at sensing things/change. 🐾

Craig Gayposted a photo

3129 days ago

Civita Fahey, Rita Savelis, Phyllis Petersen and 4 others reacted to this

Craig with his awesome surgeon, Dr. Mack Stirling this morning. They just started a magnesium IV that takes 2 hours then we will finish up here and go HOME. ...Read more

Craig with his awesome surgeon, Dr. Mack Stirling this morning. They just started a magnesium IV that takes 2 hours then we will finish up here and go HOME. Praise God!!!

Ellen Leng Wonderful news! Huge step in his recovery to go home :)

Catie B I am sooo happy for you both! Woo hoo!!

Denise Kirchner Looking good Craig. Glad to hear you will going home soon! ❤️🙏🏻❤️

Craig Gayposted a photo

3129 days ago

Phyllis Petersen, Rita Savelis, Emily Rowley and 3 others reacted to this

I spoiled him a little bit tonight. Rough week but he's turned the corner and we just might be going home tomorrow. Coumadin and blood work is what will determine ...Read more

I spoiled him a little bit tonight. Rough week but he's turned the corner and we just might be going home tomorrow. Coumadin and blood work is what will determine that in the morning.Yvonne

Catie B Awww, love the foot soak! He looks cozy and well-cared-for, Yvonne. I know home sounds good and I ho ... Read more

Catie B Awww, love the foot soak! He looks cozy and well-cared-for, Yvonne. I know home sounds good and I hope the numbers land where they should so you can bust him out of there.

Emily Rowley Wow Pedicure and Magazine 💅🏼🛁📰 Bet he feels great! He is lucky to have you there spoiling ... Read more

Emily Rowley Wow Pedicure and Magazine 💅🏼🛁📰 Bet he feels great! He is lucky to have you there spoiling him, next he will want table service hehe 😁 Fingers crossed his levels will be good so he will get to go home tomorrow. Is he still receiving anti-clot injections?

Corey Sines Fingers crossed you guys can go home!

Civita Fahey good to see.. thanks for post and updates.. I've realized I start wondering about all the heart frien ... Read more

Civita Fahey good to see.. thanks for post and updates.. I've realized I start wondering about all the heart friends on this site and like to hear their progress. hope you go home soon!!

Nancy Lewis Ah, there's your man. I'm showing this to Tim right now. Footbath and magazine. You just keep on s ... Read more

Nancy Lewis Ah, there's your man. I'm showing this to Tim right now. Footbath and magazine. You just keep on spoiling him Yvonne. Hope you guys go home soon.

Craig Gay Emily, yes they continued his heparin shots even though his INR was in range, not sure I understand t ... Read more

Craig Gay Emily, yes they continued his heparin shots even though his INR was in range, not sure I understand that but it's over and he's had his last one :0) Now we just have to wait for the magnesium IV to be done and we're outta here! God is good!!!

Catie B So very pleased that he will soon be released. He is so blessed to have you, Yvonne!

Craig Gay Thanks Catie. I am pretty darn lucky too :0)

Emily Rowley It's probably just as a precaution while Warfarin is getting into his system & his body is getting us ... Read more

Emily Rowley It's probably just as a precaution while Warfarin is getting into his system & his body is getting used to it. I think they did the same on me before I left Hospital. Yay he is home 👏🏼 How'd the trip home go and how is he doing now? 🙌🏼

Emily Rowley It's probably just as a precaution while Warfarin is getting into his system & his body is getting us ... Read more

Craig Gay The trip home was uneventful, I drove slow and we only live 25 minutes from the hospital. I cathed hi ... Read more

Craig Gay The trip home was uneventful, I drove slow and we only live 25 minutes from the hospital. I cathed him right before we left the hospital so we got him right into bed as soon as we got home. Just getting his street clothes on exhausted him. He slept 4 hours.

Craig Gayposted a photo

3131 days ago

Phyllis Petersen, Chris Vereb and 4 others reacted to this

Fever broke while Craig was napping. Totally drenched the bed and had some energy. Of course walking is so important so that's what we did. Fever back to 99.5 ...Read more

Fever broke while Craig was napping. Totally drenched the bed and had some energy. Of course walking is so important so that's what we did. Fever back to 99.5 but we got the walk in first.

Catie B Good to hear his fever is down some. I hope the trend continues. Lovely photo of the two of you. :) ... Read more

Catie B Good to hear his fever is down some. I hope the trend continues. Lovely photo of the two of you. :)

Civita Fahey Good to hear.. he's had such a tough time.. Pray the trend continues and he will be better soon.

Ellen Leng Looking good upright! Keep up the progress

Nancy Lewis So glad to see you up and about Craig. Yvonne, love that big smile. Keep those smiles. Love it.

Craig Gayposted a photo

3132 days ago

Nicola Laker, Cathleen Weed, Phyllis Petersen and 5 others reacted to this

Big appetite this morning! Craig's down 7 lbs from surgery morning weight.

Roseline Rosario Go Craig! I'm praying for continued speedy recovery!

Catie B Praying for you, Craig and Yvonne. A good appetite is excellent. Looking good!

Lilly Black Looking good, Craig! and the appetite? I had no appetite whatsoever, good for you! Congratulations!

Nancy Lewis Good for you Craig and Yvonne. You look wonderful. Hope you are feeling as great as your breakfast ... Read more

Nancy Lewis Good for you Craig and Yvonne. You look wonderful. Hope you are feeling as great as your breakfast looks.

Barbara Laurie So glad Craig is feeling more able😄🎉❤️

Ellen Leng That is wonderful!

Craig Gayposted a photo

3134 days ago

Joshua Trimberger, Phyllis Petersen and 2 others reacted to this

Tubes are out... it's a great day!!! Pain upon movement is still a 6-7 with medications. Oxygen dropped yesterday during a walk to 79 and today 83 so respiratory ...Read more

Tubes are out... it's a great day!!! Pain upon movement is still a 6-7 with medications. Oxygen dropped yesterday during a walk to 79 and today 83 so respiratory therapy will be doing some testing before we go home. If he drops to 88 of below, he'll go ho

Catie B I'm so pleased to read of Craig's progress and this must be such a relief for you, Yvonne. He looks e ... Read more

Catie B I'm so pleased to read of Craig's progress and this must be such a relief for you, Yvonne. He looks excellent in this photo. I hope his pain comes under control very soon and that his oxygen saturation takes a big leap up soon. Praying and cheering you both on.

Craig Gay Thank you Catie! Yes, huge relief! Oxygen was 79 again after his walk this afternoon. If it falls to ... Read more

Craig Gay Thank you Catie! Yes, huge relief! Oxygen was 79 again after his walk this afternoon. If it falls to 88 or below next week when respiratory therapy walks him, he'll go home with oxygen for activities and emergency situations.

Jody Adams Glad you are doing well

Julianne Beatty great news!

Craig Gayposted a photo

3136 days ago

Adam Pick, Diane Zeigler, Phyllis Petersen and 3 others reacted to this

Today... Oh what a difference it makes when they put him back on his meds he takes everyday!!! Just wish they would have listened to me yesterday. It would ...Read more

Today... Oh what a difference it makes when they put him back on his meds he takes everyday!!! Just wish they would have listened to me yesterday. It would have been a loss less stressful on everyone!

Catie B Wonderful to see Craig on his feet! I'm pleased to hear he's feeling better after the ordeal over his ... Read more

Catie B Wonderful to see Craig on his feet! I'm pleased to hear he's feeling better after the ordeal over his meds. My hat is off to you, Yvonne! Keep taking care of you also, as you watch over and advocate for him. Prayers continue.

Adam Pick Go Craig ! Go! You got this!

Nancy Lewis Good to see you up and about. May everyday be better and better.

Steven Dean WOW! up and walking already. Keep it up.

Clare Auten Craig is lucky to have you as his advocate. Thanks for updating us. Looks like things are moving alon ... Read more

Clare Auten Craig is lucky to have you as his advocate. Thanks for updating us. Looks like things are moving along. Continued prayers for both of you.

Diane Zeigler What a difference a day makes. I am so happy to hear things are going better. Glad you are there to ... Read more

Diane Zeigler What a difference a day makes. I am so happy to hear things are going better. Glad you are there to monitor the situation and to see that he gets what he needs.

Denise Kirchner Wow - great to see you up and around. Hopefully my turn will come once I am released from ICU. Hugs ... Read more

Denise Kirchner Wow - great to see you up and around. Hopefully my turn will come once I am released from ICU. Hugs and prayers coming yur way.

Craig Gayposted a photo

3136 days ago

Rita Savelis reacted to this

Yesterday, day of surgery

Rita Savelis Great photo. That's how it is. Take care. Best wishes in recovery.

Craig Gay Thank you Rita!

Craig Gayposted a photo

3149 days ago

Alina FH, Corey Sines, Barbara Wood and 4 others reacted to this

Craig and Yvonne

Clare Auten What a great picture.

Corey Sines That looks a like a great day, one to remember I am sure!

Whitney Locklair what an awesome photo!!!!! Beautiful spot and happy ppl!

Craig Gay Awww, thank you so much for the kind notes! This was taken on Lake MI in Frankfort. It took the entir ... Read more

Craig Gay Awww, thank you so much for the kind notes! This was taken on Lake MI in Frankfort. It took the entire family to get him down on the beach but we our so thankful to our friend who took pictures for us. God Bless you all.

Denise Kirchner Beautiful picture!