My husband is going to have heart surgery

Art Teacher · March 2011

I haven't posted in a while. Things have been pretty hectic here. On Feb 19th my husband went to the doctor. He was having a hard time catching his breath after doing very minor things (walking to the car, scraping snow off the car,etc.) He thought he was coming down with something. I asked him to go the doctor and he went.

They took it very seriously and sent him for further tests -- a chest xray, an EKG, an echocardiogram, a transesophageal echocardiogram, and then on Monday he had a cardiac catherization. He's at a new hospital with a highly recommended aortic specialist (recommended by his previous doctor) and he had 3 of those tests repeated today.

Long story short -- they found two issues that he was born with but never knew he had. He will need open heart surgery to repair them. One area has a hole in it and the other has a small fistula (tunnel) between it and another area. That is making him have a hard time catching his breath because it's sending extra blood to his lungs.

We aren't sure when he'll have surgery...we are hoping to have more info tomorrow. The doctor did say that most likely it will be scheduled for later next week. It's possible that they may send my husband home if they deem him okay to be out of the hospital until then. We'll see.

It's been very hard, to say the least.

farmweddinggirl · March 2011

Just wanted to let you know that I'm sending healing thoughts to your husband. I'm glad they will be able to do his surgery fast. Will be thinking about you guys!

purplerhi · March 2011

Prayers sent ya'lls way.

Dr.Loretta · March 2011

Wow, that sounds like quite the hectic week. Kudos to you for insisting on getting it checked out, and kudos to the doc for running tests and finding this.

I hope the surgery goes well and that your DH is on the mend soon.

fallsbride · March 2011

Healing prayers coming your DH way and support prayers coming your way! This must be really stressful. I am sure everything will be okay and it is good that they caught this and can help him be healthy before anything went wrong. I sure hope you have lots of support and help from family.

Prayes and best wishes your way!

butterfly843 · March 2011

((hugs)) will keep you guys in my thoughts and prayers.

livinglosing · March 2011

Prayers to you both.

silliestbunny · March 2011

How scary for all of you. Hugs to you... and know that prayers are coming your way.

so1966 · March 2011

I'll certainly be thinking of you and your dh! Hope all goes well!.... Keep us posted.

erinms · March 2011

I am so glad they took it seriously and have a plan, but I know it is a huge weight on you all.

I will be sending you positive thoughts.

Honeydew1894 · March 2011

Oh my...I am sorry you are going through this. T and P for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.

Cissi64 · March 2011

So sorry to hear this! Praying for skillful surgeons and a speedy recovery!

lilmufish · March 2011

::HUG:: I'm so sorry to hear that he's experiencing health problems, I will keep him in our prayers. Keep us updated!

JanieJones · March 2011

Oh, what an awful surprise to find out. Mr.JJ was born with a heart murmur, but luckily it's healed.

I am sending your H and your family heaps of good wishes for a succesful surgery and speedy recovery.

DavezWife · March 2011

oh my goodness! my thoughts are with you all.....

MrsKolasa · March 2011

How scary for all of you. I'll be praying for you all.

((HUGS))

LadyRed7 · March 2011

oh Wendy! I have been following your updates on FB and have been saying prayers for you ever since. I hope they work and i'll continue to do so. I know i'm not local to you, but if there is anything i can do to help, please just say the word!