Thursday, October 22, 2009
Todays Doctor's Appointment...
Today Viola went for a follow up with Dr. Fehtke. We went in for the echo first and she wanted no part of it. She was kicking and moving around so much. We finally got her calmed down enough to get the pictures we needed. That was the easy part. Then came the EKG. It took three of us dancing like fools to get her to stand still for 2 mins! I am TIRED! Once the doctor came in he gave me great news! Her heart has already shrunk to almost normal size (it was a little more then double the size before surgery!) Wow, can you talk about fast recovery! He has reduced some of her meds to once a day. Now, all we have to do is montior her value. If it leaks the way it is leaking now thats ok. It could also get better, or worst. The only way to tell now is with time. I have about 4 doctor's appointments in the next 2 weeks so I will be sure to keep everyone updated! But, the good news is right now, SHE IS DOING GREAT!
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So glad that Viola's heart looks good!! I hope that the valve leakage either stays the same or gets better. Thanks for the update!
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference a week and bit makes! Very happy to hear that everything is going great for her. Though Andre's diagnosis is different from Viola, his pulmonary stenosis diagnosis changed from mild to moderate, and it's been like that for a while, and thriving quite nicely.
ReplyDeleteViola did so wonderful in a week's time...we are praying the valve leakage.... it is amazing how a little person can go under such a severe surgery and have such and an AMAZING recovery!!!!! Kathy and Pat
ReplyDeleteSo glad she is recovering well. Now mom needs to try to get some rest in between all the appts. Good luck and will talk to you soon.
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