We have been on the edge for over a year... waiting on that Echocardiogram result that would either clear us or tell us that there is definitely surgery in our future. As you know, last year there were major changes in the results that had us repeat the Echo 6 months later. After that we were free for another year. This year not only had the pressure changed again for the worse but there is now a leaky valve. So the verdict is that Josh will be having open heart surgery to remove the membrane;.
We haven't received the call from the surgeon yet (just his cardiologist). The good thing is, that Yale Cardiology takes the results to the group, and a group of 10 cardiologists determine whether the results indicate surgery. It was unanimous. So while I can't tell you all when, as we don't have a date yet, it will be this summer. I am shooting for July so that he has lots of recovery time before school starts. Once we have a date we can tell you more. We do know that he will be at Yale for 4-5 days and home recovering for another 7-10. Mostly normal activities after 2 weeks. While we knew that this was probable, getting the news still hit me hard. I have my big girl panties on now. We will need lots of prayers, positive energy, blessings.. whatever it is you all do. Love you all, thank you for being my friends and support!!
