Hello all. This is Veronica, Jack’s wife.

Jack has been recovering really well this week. His sense of humor has returned and he’s more alert, showing more strength. Yesterday, I talked with one of the cardiac surgeons. He said that clinically Jack is doing well and improving as planned. They knew after the surgery that the ICU recovery plan was to take it slow. Surgeon said they expected Jack to remain in ICU for about 5 days post surgery because of the slower pace. For the past five days, the nurses have continued to wean him off all the medications and heart support. Jack was moved to a different ICU room closer to the front but noisier. Jack remains in good spirits.