So, most of you all know about my fancy inferior vena cava… Looks like I will need a little tune up after the first of the year. Last week, Ryan and I went to meet with my surgeon, Dr. Peden.He wanted to review the images from my last MRI, which was about a month ago. The bottom of the graft (close to my liver) has narrowed and he would like to put a stent in to keep it open. The team of doctors is not sure what caused the narrowing. It may be caused by scar tissue or just the graft pinching itself. During the procedure they would be able to look more closely before placing the stent. On a side note, getting to see the images of my graft was amazing… We met with Dr. Peden in the CVICU as he was taking a break from surgery that was taking longer than expected. Looking at the images while in the CVICU made Ryan want to pass out. You would think that the NICU toughened him up a little, but that is not the case.
Fortunately, I feel wonderful and I am not having any symptoms. Luckily, my doctors keep a close eye on me and are always proactive. Little Miss Caroline has nothing to do with this… in fact they believe it’s been narrow for a while. The exciting news is there is a chance I could be off blood thinners!!! We have not set a date for the procedure yet, but please continue to keep our family in your prayers.
Sweet girl snuggled up in her papasan.
Love and prayers...one day at a time. That's what friends, family and partners in faith are here for: to hold each other up when challenges come our way. So glad you have proactive doctors, and you have the possibility of getting off blood thinners!
ReplyDeleteYea for no blood thinners!! We're pulling for you three! Let me know if we can do anything!
ReplyDeleteAw, bummer! So do they at least give you your 10th tune-up free for being such a good customer ;) Love you so much! I volunteer to stay with Caroline while your recouperate =) Hope to see ya'll soon.
ReplyDeletexoxo~Stessie