Now that we are a little pass the scare, here are the details.
The doctor called us into a private room (that is not a good sign right there) and proceeded to tell us that she developed a large blood clot that went to the heart. They were actually able to see it enter the heart. It filled the complete right side of the heart. She said that they were amazed that her heart did not even flinch. As the clot enters the heart, that is when it is most dangerous and she did not even flinch!!! The doctor said she had a very strong heart.
Because of the clot, they had to suspend the work on the liver and kidney and immediately call in the cardiac surgeon to cut open her chest, place a whole in the heart and try to remove the clot. It was a very critical procedure (you are probably saying, well, duh!!!!). There other concern was that since the new liver was not completely hooked up, the liver could suffer damage enough, that her body would not be able to function with it. They had to get the clot quickly. Finally, because of this complication, their goal became to get the clot, hook up the liver, and get her stable. They will patch her up temporarily and stabilize her overnight in ICU under heavy sedation. Then, in the morning, go in and replace the kidney and finalize the surgery.
The doctor also said that she has done over 50 of these and she has never seen the liver that was removed look so bad. She said is was smaller than her fist and shrivelled up. She was amazed that mom was even walking before the surgery.
Well, we know that God has answered prayer in SOOOOOO many ways. The clot was removed within 15-20 minutes and they began to immediately hook the new liver up. We are waiting for the good news from that now.
Then, they will get her to ICU for the night. Thank you for all your prayers. The doctor says she is stable now but there are still many risks. Continue to pray.
Again, thank you.
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Thank you Lord for Your many miracles! I'll be checking in all night for any updates. I love you all!!! There is NOTHING that He can't do!!!
We are praying for you!! We know God can do all things!! We will be praying all night! Donna & Doug wanted me to let you know that they love you and their prayers are with you too!! Our God is amazing!
Much Love & Prayers, Mary & John Rinaolo
Rheba - We love you and we are praying for no more complications. You have been through more than anybody I have known and have been strong through it all. We know that God is by your side protecting you.
We are praying for you & we will be thinking about you through this time! Knowing the Lord will work things out!
God Bless, Doug & Elaine Nichols
Thank you Michael for keeping everyone in the loop. I know this is a strain on each of you but our Heavenly Father has you in the hollow of His hand and He is sustaining you. I will not be in touch until the AM but know that our prayers will continue throughout the night. Your Mom is a powerful person and she has a special tract to the throne of God. Please let Sister Robinson know that we have been in touch. We love each of you very deeply and again send our love and prayers. Ray and Brenda
Hey guys, this is Jan Welte. We have been following the blog. We are praying, praying, praying. Thanks for keeping us posted. We will check in and continue to pray.
Love,
Jan for all the Weltes
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