Earlier today, we found out that Missy will most likely be having her LVAD surgery on Wednesday. Of course they can't say for sure, but her doctor said that there was time on the surgery schedule for that day. The surgeon did stop by earlier this evening to answer our questions and spend a little more time with us. It sounds like the first 2 days post-op will be rough, but the end result will be worth it.
He did say that there was a slight chance that, if Missy's right ventricle doesn't work as expected, they may need to put in an RVAD as well. The surgeon seemed very optimistic as to her post-op experience, mainly because she's in such good health other than her heart.
The surgeon did say he didn't like kids - he called them bacteria-encrusted monsters, or something very close to that.
As far as the day in general went, she had a fairly rough afternoon, but took some pain medication about 20 minutes ago and fell right to sleep.
Please know that your love, support and prayers throughout this time have been invaluable. We can't make it through without all of you!
Guess that means I have four bacteria-encrusted monsters!!! Was that his way of saying stay away from children??? Funny!!
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