Tom Liggett dismissed from hospital

Tom Liggett was dismissed from Akron City Hospital on Thursday after quadruple bypass surgery on July 14. He will be resting at home for a few weeks.

There was a 12th birthday party for Erin in Tom's room at the hospital on Wednesday evening. A Boston Creme decorated with "Happy Birthday Erin" was brought in by Helen and Harry and Tom and Sue supplied ice cream from the hospital refrigerator. After singing of Happy Birthday, Erin opened cards and gifts. It was a birthday to remember.

Tom recovering from heart surgery

Tom Liggett regained consciousness Saturday night after quadruple bypass surgery and the nurse gave him a phone to call home. The breathing tube and balloon pump were removed. The family visited and talked to him Sunday afternoon. The nurse allowed daughter, Anna, who is only 8, in the room to visit. His blood pressure was a little low and he was given additional blood. He was sitting up in a chair when we visited Monday. He is expected to be moved from the surgical cardiovascular intensive care to a regular room later tonight or Tuesday.

Tom's surgery is Saturday

Tom Liggett will undergo bypass surgery at 8 a.m. Saturday at Akron City Hospital

Tom Liggett suffers heart attack

Tom Liggett suffered a heart attack about 1 a.m. today (Thursday, July 12, 2007) and was rushed by EMS to Akron City Hospital (Summa)

There was minimal if any damage to his heart, but build up of cholesterol and calcium (not uncommon in dialysis patients) will require that he have open heart bypass surgery, probably Friday. A heart catherization procedure showed blockage in all arteries. Rev. Fr. Ralph Thomas, pastor of St. Paul Church, is to anoint Tom this afternoon.

His wife, Susan, daughters Erin and Anna and parents Helen and Harry would appreciate your prayers for Tom.