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Dad Weds Daughter Days After Heart Surgery
27 Jul
Summary
- A father walked his daughter down the aisle days after quadruple bypass surgery.
- The wedding ceremony was relocated to the hospital's rooftop.
- Hospital staff coordinated to make the bride's father attend.
Rick Nelson experienced a heart attack and underwent a quadruple bypass surgery at Cleveland Clinic just days before his daughter Rachel's wedding on June 6. Despite his critical condition, Nelson expressed his determination to attend the ceremony.
Nelson's medical team, led by cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Faisal Bakaeen, facilitated a remarkable plan. The wedding, initially expected to be a hospital visit for the bride, was moved to the hospital's rooftop. This allowed Nelson, still recovering in the ICU, to fulfill his promise to walk his daughter down the aisle.
Caregivers meticulously arranged the rooftop venue, assisted Nelson in preparing for the event, and ensured he could escort his daughter, Rachel, to groom Dana Schultz. Approximately 80 guests witnessed the heartwarming ceremony. Dr. Bakaeen emphasized the team's commitment to people and milestones beyond medicine. Nelson has since been discharged and is recovering at home.
