Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Surgery Update.......
Well it is official that the surgery will be tomorrow to remove the clot. We just spoke with Dr. Bacha and they will remove the clot and either hook it back up or put a shunt in. Yes the shunt doesn't reduce the pressure in the Right Ventricle, however it will help the collateral arteries in the lower left lung expand as it will provide higher pressure to "stretch" them out. The other drawback is they would have to complete another surgery in 1 year or so to the hook them back into the heart and remove the shunt. That will be a gametime decision by the doctor. They will being doing a cath while they are doing the open heart. The other issue is he has to look weather he should go through the chest or back or both.... I will post again tomorrow when final decisions have been made.
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Hey Guy's,
Sorry I can't look at this more, but it is blocked at work (I have to get internet at home again sometime).
It sounds like you are making some progress out in Bean-town, gotta find those problems and get them fixed sometime, right?
Hope you two are doing well, we are all praying for you (and your ICU neighbor).
We love ya'll
Ryan, Heather and Family
Oh boy...
that just stinks...
I will be praying ...
keep your chins up... I know it's tough.
You have all of us thinking and praying about you.
Hugs.
How am I supposed to post now with flashbacks of potholes that you mentioned!! Remember what they said, you did not come to Boston for the quick fix, you came for the answer. No matter how long it takes you will have family and friends supporting you until you drive home to Syracuse with Colin...just watch out for the potholes when you do! See you this weekend.
I think this is Colin's way of trying to stay in Boston for Red Sox opening day so that Uncle Marc can take him to the game with him! Let's hope not...
Stay strong. We love you and will be thinking of you all tomorrow. We'll also see you this weekend (if you don't mind all the company!)
Lots of PRAYERS being said for you guys. Take care!!!
xoxoxoxox
Hey Guys,
Good luck tomorrow! All of us in the LaFrance family are praying for Colin and the entire family!
Take care,
Chip LaFrance
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