Jim Brown recovering from surgery

SactoBob · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:17 pm

Jim's wife called me and asked that I let folks here know about his current medical status. He went to the ER at Stanford Hospital on Wed. and had emergency surgery for a dissecting aorta on Thur.

This is a very serious condition, as is the surgery to replace a section of the aorta with a graft. As of this morning, Jim is still recovering in the ICU and is not yet well enough to receive visitors. I hope to visit as soon as he is well enough.

I don't know much more than this, except that his wife, Terri, said that the docs were concerned that they might have to perform a heart bypass depending on what happened in surgery, and he did not need the bypass.

I know that everybody's thoughts and prayers will be with Jim as he recovers, and as I am informed of his progress, I will post here. Jim has been a great friend and moderator to us all, and particularly to me. If anybody wishes to post their thoughts here, I will convey it to him when I see him.

Jim is a really tough guy, and I think that and his improved lifestyle has got him this far and will get him through this.

larnell · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:38 pm

Thanks Bob for letting us know about Jim. I had been wondering about him ,as I always look forward to reading his post. When you see him let him know he is in my prayers. Also his family. Hoping a speedy recovery for his. Keep us posted. Thanks. Lucy

Letha.. · **Joined:** Sun Sep 20, 2009 4:07 pm **Posts:** 998

Please convey my sincere wishes for a speedy recovery to Jim and his family.
Letha

somnolent · **Joined:** Mon Oct 13, 2008 3:36 pm **Posts:** 564

Please let him know that I am thinking of him as well and hoping for a speedy recovery. Hopefully his new aorta will serve him well for many years to come.

Chumly · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:57 pm

My prayers are with him and his family.

Michael

Melinda · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:20 pm

Yes, please convey my good wishes for an excellent recovery to Jim and his family.

nana3boys · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:23 pm

Jim, I am praying for a quick and complete recovery for you.Take care, we miss you.

God Bless,
Angie

debable · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:25 pm

Best wishes to Jim and his family.I hope his recovery is rapid and smooth.

Debbie

merriweather · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:25 pm

Thank you, Bob for letting us know. Please let he and his family know how many prayers and good thoughts are heading their way. He has helped us all so much!

Lindas · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:26 pm

Our family will pray for him and his family.
Tell him we miss him.

hazelrah · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:32 pm

SactoBob wrote:

If anybody wishes to post their thoughts here, I will convey it to him when I see him.

Hi Bob,

What a shock!

Please let Jim know that my wife and I are both praying for him and look forward to the day that we can sit next to him at a Pacifica get together again. Also, Bob, please let Terri know that if there is anything we can do to help with anything as Jim recovers, we are only a short distance down Highway 1, and will be happy to help in any way we can.

Thank you very much.

Mark

sanlee · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:34 pm

Thanks for letting us know -- that was very generous of his wife to think of us here. Please let him know my prayers are with him and his family.

Vibrant · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:37 pm

Manny Blessings Jim
Vib

Carroll · **Joined:** Mon Oct 23, 2006 7:50 pm **Posts:** 1444

I had to look that up, dissecting aorta, and now I wish I hadn't -how horribly frightening! Thanks for letting us know, I'm so sorry he is dealing with this, and Terri, I can't even imagine!

Emily · **Joined:** Sat Nov 08, 2008 12:18 am **Posts:** 34

I haven't actually interacted much with Jim, but I so appreciate his presence on this board, and my prayers will be with him and his family.

Emily

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