Paul’s Comeback & Road to Recovery

On Friday October 22 Paul was hard at work as the General Manager at Condado Tacos when he suffered a Type A Aortic Dissection, which is a tear in the part of the aorta where it exits the heart. In Paul’s case, the tear occurred in the upper aorta which extended into his abdomen and down to his legs. After a 6 1/2 hour extensive surgery with a heart surgeon and vascular surgeon, his aorta was repaired with a graft and a bypass was created to re-establish blood flow to both of his legs. They had to create fasciotomies in both legs, which are incisions to allow for swelling of the muscle. He may need additional surgery to close these with a skin graft. Thanks to the amazing doctors and surgeons his surgery was successful. Paul is now in the ICU dealing with various complications as he begins his long recovery. He remains on a ventilator at this time, but is making slow progress. Paul is expected to be in the ICU for 2 weeks and then hopefully progress to a step down unit, and then move onto rehabilitation.

 

Paul has worked in the restaurant industry for 25+ years and has a heart for running restaurants and for the people that work with him. Paul met his wife Dawn 15 years ago at a restaurant, where they worked together and have been married for almost 12 years, Their daughter Lucianna (Lucy) is 9 years old and is a true daddy’s girl. Paul affectionately calls her his “peanut” and often refers to Dawn & Lucy as “his girls”.

Despite Paul’s long working hours, he’s never missed a special event or activity in Lucy’s life, which is a testament to the wonderful man and father he is. Dawn often says that her “Paulie” is the most loving, giving, quick-witted, and hard working man she’s met who makes her laugh everyday and has a heart of gold!

 

Although both Paul & Dawn’s employers are supportive, while Paul is recovering and Dawn is caring for him they will have no income coming in.

We would like to support them and give them peace of mind to make ends meet and help pay for medical expenses while they’re dealing with this serious medical emergency.

We appreciate any contributions even if it’s prayers. ❤️