The tests today showed that Luke has two significant heart issues and potentially a third that does not require attention at this time. He did well all day, even though he had to fast for his echocardiogram. Our doctor spent a significant amount of time explaining the nature of the heart defects to us and assured us that there is the highest likelihood that Luke will have a normal life that includes an active childhood and sports with a very small likelihood of future intervention. He will likely need somewhat regular echocardiograms after his open-heart surgery to make sure that his heart is healing and functions normally. This is an incredible relief to us.
Luke's surgery will require fixing the narrowed portion of his aorta and it will require the closure of a large hole between his ventricles.
The surgery is tentatively scheduled for the first part of next week.
The doctor estimates a 2 week in-hospital recovery period. Adrienne and I should be able to feed and care for Luke very soon after the surgery and we have every reason to hope for a healthy thriving boy when we check out of the hospital.
He is now on medication to drain fluid from his lungs to help him breath more easily.
*Please pray for Luke that in the next few days before his surgery that he will remain stable in his heart rhythms and overall health and that he will be able to eat well so as to go into his operation strong and healthy.
*Please pray that Luke will be assigned the best surgeon for the job.
Luke's surgery will require fixing the narrowed portion of his aorta and it will require the closure of a large hole between his ventricles.
The surgery is tentatively scheduled for the first part of next week.
The doctor estimates a 2 week in-hospital recovery period. Adrienne and I should be able to feed and care for Luke very soon after the surgery and we have every reason to hope for a healthy thriving boy when we check out of the hospital.
He is now on medication to drain fluid from his lungs to help him breath more easily.
*Please pray for Luke that in the next few days before his surgery that he will remain stable in his heart rhythms and overall health and that he will be able to eat well so as to go into his operation strong and healthy.
*Please pray that Luke will be assigned the best surgeon for the job.
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