Good news on Mr. Modica:
Yesterday afternoon (Friday), Mr. Modica had an additional angioplasty procedure. The main coronary artery was opened up successfully and stints were placed into this artery to make it as permanent as possible. He tolerated the procedure very well.
Most likely all of the "repair" work is done.
Next Wednesday, Mr. Modica is scheduled for insertion of a defibrillator/pacemaker called a Pacemaker II which will provide routine electrical pacing of his heart as needed AND also provide emergency defibrillation on an as needed basis.
This morning (Saturday) he was sitting up in bed eating regular breakfast food-----well, regular hospital breakfast food that is!!!
Charlie says he has really perked up and come out from under the sedation and "acts and talks like Daddy again."
The rest of the weekend is planned for him to rest and visit with family at visiting hours.