Today was my five month heart scan. It seems that my heart has not improved from the medicines. Therefore, there are two options. The more conservative option is to have a defibrillator put in to regulate the heart beat and ensure if my heart would stop, the device would shock it. Along with the defibrillator, there is a procedure (EECP) where they will hook up pumps on my legs that will pump according to my EKG. This procedure has had good results; however, the insurance will not cover it so we will have to pay out of pocket. Also, it is an hour a day, five days a week, for seven weeks.
The other option is for me to go to OSU to be evaluated for a heart transplant.
We have opted to be conservative; however, the transplant may be inevitable. Truthfully, we are having a really tough time dealing with this news. We would really appreciate all your thoughts and prayers. We know that God uses all things for His good so we are trying desperately to remember that His strength will get us through.
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