Update On Senior Jigger (Charlie Powell)

I have been asked to post updates by several on my Tournament Partner and Friend Charlie Powell aka Senior Jigger. As a lot of you already know Charlie is in Cleveland Ohio for a Heart Valve Procedure. It was first thought it could of been done robotically but after 3 days of testing and the results showing all 4 valves need work they will be cracking his chestbone for Open Heart Surgery Thursday. After this surgery he will remain in the Cleveland Heart Hospital for 2 to 3 weeks for Cardiac Rehab per his wife Donna.
Today he is having as I write this a Heart Catherization to check for additional blockage and repair if any, and an Ablation for a AFib problem.
Guys and Gals this is pretty serious and Prayers Appreciated for my Friend Charlie.

Moderators I know this isn't and has no relation to catching crappie so to speak but if you could please leave this up on the main thread for a few weeks so I can post updates.
Thanks
Mark

Prayers sent.

Sending prayers Ranger.

Prayers sent to Charlie and his family.

I know all about AFib for I am dealing with the same thing. Been talking about having it corrected, but scared to do so.

For those of you that want to send Charlie messages you can like my FB page and comment on the post. HisWife and Daughter will make sure he gets every single one. Thanks Ranger

Golly moses this is serious stuff. I hope it all works its way out and he is back to fishing in no time.

Ranger, my family thanks you and all the other CDC family for the prayers sent my sister Jean. She is doing great and we will definitely return all those prayers for Charlie, his family, and his doctors. I have had open heart surgery, but only minor compared to valve replacement. It was the toughest bite I ever had. God Bless! dj

Still have Charlie and family on my prayer list, will keep them on it til I see him on the lake!

All my prayers are with charlie and his family

UPDATE: Charlie's surgery is scheduled for 11am(EST) but could fall later due to surgeries in front of him. Surgery will last 5 to 6 hours and then 2 hours to stabilize him in ICU before family will be allowed to see him. He is in good spirits today and ready to get back on the water. The first thing he asked the Dr when they found out it would not be the simple and easy surgery was how long till I can go fishing. That's my Charlie. Thanks guys for all the concern and they desperately need our prayers.......Ranger
For those that would like to send well wishes or say hello you can like me as a friend on FB and post on the update thread and he will see everyone of them......Ranger

Have been in close contact with the family today. Charlie was taken to surgery around 1:45pm and the family was told there would be a 2 to 3 hour preparation time just getting him ready for the major surgery. Total time 5 to 6 hours of surgery. This is what the surgeon said.
He repaired the Mitral and Tricuspid valves and did Ablation for the AFib. Aortic valve leaking a little but not enuf to ever bother him. He did very well. Should be in Recovery in about 2 hrs and we can see him then although he won't be awake yet.
Like to say a big Thanks for all the calls, concerns, and Prayers. Thanks So Much..........Ranger

Update on Charlie: This morning about 12 hours after surgery all the tubes were removed while in ICU and Charlie was moved into a private room. This not only will allow Charlie more time to rest, but also for the family to rest as well in the same room. Charlie is getting his appetite back and is asking for something to eat so this also is a good sign even the hospital food. It's good to see his smile and in such good spirits. The next few days will be pretty tough with the coughing exercises and being active as he is. Thanks Guys for all the calls and messages. God Bless.......Ranger

Great News, You learn quickly to love that pillow Charlie. Look forward to seeing you back on killer.