I still haven't loaded the pictures, though. Sorry. Will do soon
We saw Athan's surgeon this morning. Dr. Plunkett said that from a post-op stance, all is well. The chest x-ray looks good. He took the steri-strips off the incision, and it is healing perfectly. We can bathe Athan now (maybe we'll finally get all the adhesive junk off!). Unless we have reason to seek them out, we don't have to see Dr. Plunkett again. Yeah!
We did not repeat the ECHO today. That will probably come when we see his regular cardiologist again in a few weeks. That will tell us how the valve is doing, and whether the leak is still there or if it has changed in any way. That appointment is the end of this month.
Again, I just wish you could see him. Our Athan is back in full swing. I think I can already tell a difference in his energy. He is moving his arms more and just seems to feel better most of the time.
Ryan and I are starting the feel the full force of relief of being in the land of After-Heart-Surgery. We have long spoken of life in this land, but it seemed only a dream. :) Ryan has a busy few weeks ahead to finish up the semester, but still we are glad to have such a big hurdle behind us.
3 comments:
What great news! We will continue to pray for you all, that things continue to improve! We will also lift up Ryan, that he might be able to get things finished up! Praise the Lord! Oh yeah.....Happy Birthday Amber! Love ya'll, Christi
We are so glad that Athan is doing so well. We have been praying hard for his recovery and was getting a little worried when we hadn't seen a posting for a while. I hope and pray that the echo shows perfect recovery so you guys can really put this hurdle behind you. Again, I admire your strength and faith as you tackle anything challenge handed to you. Happy Birthday!!! Love, Krysta Whedon (Morris)
We're keeping up on your progress and sending our love and prayers your way...
Kiss your lovely Grandma's for me...
Your Northwest cousins...
Angie and gang
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