I’m so exhausted; I hope I’m able to write in this blog without passing out.
As I was writing the “title” for this thing, I noticed something interesting about the “KH”. I had started abbreviating “Katie’s Heart” because it made more sense to do so, but I just noticed the KH could also stand for “Katie Hall”. Ahhh….the interesting things that pop out at a person when sleep-deprived. ha
After her “procedures” yesterday, I went back to the “holding area” to wait for the doctors with her. Maybe it’s called the recovery area…not sure. Anyway….Dr. Crespo came into her curtained-off little corner of the hospital and explained that when he did the heart cath, he found absolutely nothing. Except for the obvious, her heart is beautiful. The heart cath helped them look for any blockages or other bad things, but hers was perfect!! yay!!
After he left, we were finally able to meet Dr. Clough. What an incredibly sweet man he is!! He reminds me of a sweet, old-fashioned watch maker from Denmark. He even made his hospital rounds in a suit and tie. He, too, was very pleased with Katie’s test results from yesterday morning. He then explained about the two types of valves available. One is the metal valve, which makes a small noise when it’s operating, she’d be on Coumadin all her life, but it lasts almost forever. A pig—or other type of “organic” valve—is the other option. The organic valve doesn’t need Coumadin, is silent, however, it only lasts about 15 years. She chose the organic valve.The thought of being on a blood-thinner all her life is awful to her.
Dr. Clough made the appointment for the surgery for August 10. He said his office will be contacting Katie shortly with more details. Yay!!!!! It will finally be done!!!!!!
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