The surgeon and anesthesiologist visited with the family about 1/2 hour ago, and had some amazing news. Before they even made an incision, the docs did a TEE (an echocardiogram from the esophagus) and virtually cut off all mechanical support, and her heart looks nearly normal!!! They're going to do some studies to see if they can wean her off the LVAD, then we'll see! The surgeon in charge said that her heart isn't "stone cold normal," but it's WAY better than it was 10 months ago!
This obviously means that no transplant occurred and no cutting occurred (other than a Swan catheter insertion). We'll talk to her when she wakes up and go from there. If the studies are positive, she'll have the LVAD removed!
Thank you for your prayers and support!!!
A Huge and wonderful praise!! The Lord is the God that Healeth thee!!
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Praise God! That was my prayer for Melissa and he heard and answered! I'm so overjoyed for you all and I give all praise to God! He's just amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou're still in my prayers and I know we're going to see you complete and whole with nothing missing or broken! In Jesus Name, Amen
As amazing as heart transplants are it is so much better to have your native heart! The medications after a transplant and their side effects can be a daily battle. I'm so glad you are able to get by without a transplant! Here is a news story about another Melissa who's heart healed on a VAD. It is close to my heart because her surgeon and VAD specialist were also my husband's doctors. The link is http://www.hospitalnews.com/modules/magazines/mag.asp?ID=3&IID=101&AID=1324
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing news!! God is sooo good!!
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