Monday, December 18, 2006

A Change of Heart

Ian is feeling great. Vickie said that he is more upbeat (Don Dunn you have permission to use that one), and thankful for your words of encouragement. Recovery is going smooth. A large catheter that went from the right side of Ian's neck down into his chest next to his heart was removed this morning. Doctor Cezar said that Ian's body is not use to this new heart. He said that heart is so strong that it is causing Ian's blood pressure to increase. Over the years Ian's blood vessels have compensated for his failing heart (Ian's old heart) by shrinking because of decreased blood flow. This causes an increase in pressure (Blood Pressure) inside Ian's blood vessels.
This all means that Ian's heart is working too well and need to be calmed down with medication.

Praise God for a good Day.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

What an answer to prayer!!
Love you,
Nancee

Anonymous said...

Hooray!! Keep up the good work, Ian. Vicky, time to get some rest. Love you both,
Sharon White

Anonymous said...

Vicki,

Edith and I love you and we are overjoyed with Ian's progress. We think of you often and give thanks all of the time.

Love,

Glenn and Edith

Anonymous said...

Praying for you Ian (& family)

Geoff

Anonymous said...

Keep up the good recovery, Ian. Lots of folks are praying for you. I am passing this site on to the Sunday School. Vicky, call me about dinners for next week.

Mary Anne buckles