Today I received the call that would set up the first step towards Sadies next heart surgery. Of course I have known all along that the day was coming again, but this makes it feel even more real. The anticipation and excitement remind me of the moments before cheerleading competitions in high school. I absolutely loved competing, but the moments before were always the worst. As I stood back behind the curtain waiting for our team to be called, I was incredibly nervous. My heart would beat fast, my hands would I shake and I would always have to pee. Of course, I know it was adrenaline and it was part of what would fuel me out on the floor, but it was a terrifying feeling. Once I was on the floor and the music started, my body knew what to do and I was once again at ease and having fun... but I just had to make it there. Well, that is the feeling I am experiencing now. I know that we must have surgeries to help Sadie be healthy, but I am terrified of the process that gets us there. I know, of course, that it is in Gods hands and He has a plan- but I just wish I could fast forward through the whole surgery part. So, on to the update -- Next Friday, October 3rd, Sadie will have her second heart cath and her first TEE. They will use both of these tests to examine and measure her heart so that we can make the best possible decision for her second open heart surgery. They will need to put her under anesthesia to do the procedure, so that is scary, but the heart cath itself should be relatively easy. At this point, the plan is to do a two ventricle repair. Dr. Lacey and the other cardiologists all belive that her left ventricle and surrounding valves have grown enough so that she can have a normal functioning heart. Although it is a major surgery, it would mean we would not need to do the Norwood, Bi-directional Glenn and Fontan. After the cath, Sadies cardiologists and surgeons will meet to discuss which direction they believe will be best for her, pray for wisdom in this decision!!!! If you want to read the rest, check out the blog: lautzoflove.blogspot/2014/09/and-so-it-begins-again_22.html
Posted on: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 04:06:25 +0000