Feb 17th noon

Another good day of walking and building up Richard's strength. Reports still good on Richard's progress.. In fact, the Cardiac Team and others have recognized him as one of the fasted to recover from this type of surgery. Major focus now is getting strong enough to go home. Target to go home is still Friday as long as we can get the last drainage pump out. It has slowed down today, so that is looking good too.

Dr. Bailey said yesterday, that Richard is the poster child for the HealthMate II. Everyone that comes in to work with him reports back to the team that he is learning fast, understands, and a pleasure to work with... this is no surprise to us that know him... right? Dr. Murali came in today for the first time since his surgery and was very happy with the progress. He has asked Richard to come back at the end of March to talk to a group of doctors that will be here from other hospitals to learn more about the HealthMate II. God is working... keep praying.. Also, if you have the USA Today from yesterday, Tuesday, there was an article about this hospital and the HealthMate II. We are trying to locate one of these... Until later, enjoy your day!