Carla, Emilyrae again - could would you please comment on the doctor\'s recommendation that you exercise and that you push it. Is this suppose to be good to ...Read more
Carla, Emilyrae again - could would you please comment on the doctor\'s recommendation that you exercise and that you push it. Is this suppose to be good to lower your pulmonary pressure. Would appreciate your sharing. Thanks
Emilyrae Helfen
Carla, Emilyrae here. I don\'t think I read what your plumonary pressure was at for the right heart cath. The TEE sounded ok 38 to 44 I will take anytime, ...Read more
Carla, Emilyrae here. I don\'t think I read what your plumonary pressure was at for the right heart cath. The TEE sounded ok 38 to 44 I will take anytime, bcause the normal is 35. I also have been told that echo\'s are pretty general and certainly not as good as the TEE or the Right Heart Cath.
If I remember correctly yours was normal right after surgery but a year later jumped up to 58. Mine jumped up in the 14 months prior to my surgery Jan 2010 it was 35 and March 2011 it was 58 - of course my Mitral valve regurg had gotten worse. I was so hoping it was going down after surgery but 2 months after surgery it is still 58 (on an echo)
I am now in cardiac rehab. I was very inteested in your doctor telling you to exercise regularlly and to push it. Did he tell you this could help the pulmonary pressure? Or what does spikes in your blood pressure have to do with it, if any? My BP has never been a problem - low 100/60 or 96/54 - those kind of reading.
Know I am full of questions, but not many on here are concerned with the pulmonary pressure problem. Most don\'t even know the significant of PA on the heart.
Thanks Carla
EmilyraeI . Helfn
Carla...thank you so much for the update...God does answer prayers...sometimes not what we want to hear right away......but in the end it\'s always the Plan ...Read more
Carla...thank you so much for the update...God does answer prayers...sometimes not what we want to hear right away......but in the end it\'s always the Plan and the Path God showed us....blessings to all...hugs...ruthie in MN...
Hi Carla,
Great answer to prayer! You should probably stay away from the fried pickles and onion rings, and pulled pork at Park Ave BBQ (we were there last ...Read more
Hi Carla,
Great answer to prayer! You should probably stay away from the fried pickles and onion rings, and pulled pork at Park Ave BBQ (we were there last night and it wasn\'t as good as I remembered -- you\'re not missing anything).
Love you,
Teresa
Prayers are answered regarding getting through the test and the mitral valve repair is in good shape. But will continue to pray that your new regime will work. ...Read more
Prayers are answered regarding getting through the test and the mitral valve repair is in good shape. But will continue to pray that your new regime will work. I exercise and walk almost everyday. Will you start out with cardiac rehab and then get a home program? My brother has been through cardiac rehab many times and it always seems to help him keep going. Talking about your test brought back memories of the every 4-6 week endoscopies I had. Numbing the throat and gag reflex, tube inserted, and no talking. I really don\'t miss them - but I\'m sure I\'ll have to have them in the future. Mike Kelly has arranged for some of our classmates to get together next Saturday at the Red Rooster - I can\'t wait. I\'ll send you and email or letter about everything. I will continue to keep you in my prayers and please let me know how you\'re doing. Will do \"The Bird\" with Randy if he ever comes up north. Love,Nancy
Carla, I am so happy that you didn\'t have to go through surgery this time. Randy, you are a good guy. I know this has been very hard on you as well. Carla, ...Read more
Carla, I am so happy that you didn\'t have to go through surgery this time. Randy, you are a good guy. I know this has been very hard on you as well. Carla, I talk to your Mom every day and we talk over your situation and she seems very content with the results. She is quite the lady. She is 88 and clear as a bell. I pray that I do as well. Take care and know that we are all praying for you. Love, Sharon
God is very, very good all the time. How do people who don\'t know Him survive? A verse I just memorized seems to come to mind to me today.
Ex. 15:11
Who ...Read more
God is very, very good all the time. How do people who don\'t know Him survive? A verse I just memorized seems to come to mind to me today.
Ex. 15:11
Who among the gods is like you, O LORD?
Who is like you--
majestic in holiness,
awesome in glory,
working wonders?
Love you guys,
Pat Sitton
It is REALLY a GOOD morning, Carla, after reading the results of your TEE. Praise God! Thank you for posting the detailed description/journey through the ...Read more
It is REALLY a GOOD morning, Carla, after reading the results of your TEE. Praise God! Thank you for posting the detailed description/journey through the procedure and letting us watch you as you go step by step with each detail. I am ECSTATIC with the results and relieved to know that the repair is in tact. Alleluia! An answer to prayer - thank you, Lord! Carla, your faithfulness and steadfastness in the midst of it all is an inspiration. God loves your constant faith, and I am blessed by your precious friendship. Love! Jo Davidson
Hey, enjoyed your journey through the heart cath. Because of my advanced liver disease I couldn\'t have sedatives - so I watched, asked questions,etc. except ...Read more
Hey, enjoyed your journey through the heart cath. Because of my advanced liver disease I couldn\'t have sedatives - so I watched, asked questions,etc. except when having endoscopy - they put a tube through your mouth so you can\'t talk - but can watch. I survived another stress test last week. I have a hole between my atriums - so I got sever back spasms during the procedure - just breathed like when I was in labor. My test was normal - so I guess I can really handle stress (like the last 8 1/2 years. Praying for yu and your family. I hope the TEE went well and you get some answers today and may God help you with the choices you have. In prayers, nancy
Good Morning, Carla,
I am up and praying for you and the medical team during your TEE this morning at 7:30. I will be glad to learn the results from your ...Read more
Good Morning, Carla,
I am up and praying for you and the medical team during your TEE this morning at 7:30. I will be glad to learn the results from your conference at 9:00 A. God has given you a courageous spirit to be able to tolerate the right cath w/o a sedative!!! So happy it went well. God continues to bless you with medical care and physicians who are competent and my prayer is that he will continue to guide their minds, hearts, and hands to accomplish a complete recovery for you. Love you! Jo Davidson
Dear Carla: Thank you are sharing your journey with us, but so sorry for all you are having to go through. ...Read more
Dear Carla: Thank you are sharing your journey with us, but so sorry for all you are having to go through. You and Randy are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Harvey & Bev
Carla.......wow.....your something else....what a wonderful faith you have......in my prayers...and I know Jesus will be right there....what a peace.....hugs....Ruthie ...Read more
Carla.......wow.....your something else....what a wonderful faith you have......in my prayers...and I know Jesus will be right there....what a peace.....hugs....Ruthie in Minnesota....
Carla,
I\'m sorry to hear that you have to have all those tests. I know what\'s that like. You have to behave yourself during the tests and thinking about ...Read more
Carla,
I\'m sorry to hear that you have to have all those tests. I know what\'s that like. You have to behave yourself during the tests and thinking about the results - many thoughts go through your mind. I pray for you daily that the Lord will find away to treat your problems and that your life will go on as planned. Keep me posted. Love,
Nancy
Carla, thanks for the thorough, detailed information. Being in the same position as you right now, I am most interested in seeing what CCF does...then we can ...Read more
Carla, thanks for the thorough, detailed information. Being in the same position as you right now, I am most interested in seeing what CCF does...then we can compare notes - I went up for a 2 month check September 16..
Emilyrae
Dear Carla
Praying as you wish and will await the results on Friday. I have had both procedures done and you\'ll be fine. God is the great healer.
Fran
Hi Carla
Frank had a right heart cath a few weeks ago, it is not as invasive as when they do a left one. The results may come out better than the echo showed, ...Read more
Hi Carla
Frank had a right heart cath a few weeks ago, it is not as invasive as when they do a left one. The results may come out better than the echo showed, Frank\'s did. The docs are now saying that the echo is not as accurate as they thought it was but it does give them some comparison to go by after the cath. Again our prayers are with you.
Annette & Frank Rudl
Carla and Randy, We were not happy to hear this latest with you and we will be praying for God to work His will in this newest development. We pray God\'s ...Read more
Carla and Randy, We were not happy to hear this latest with you and we will be praying for God to work His will in this newest development. We pray God\'s hand will work mightily through your Doctors. You are special to Him and to us! Love you both, John and Pat Sitton
Carla, you are on my mind and in my prayers - I will be anxious to hear the results of your visits with CCF. Who is your doctor there - I have Dr. Jaber.
I\'m ...Read more
Carla, you are on my mind and in my prayers - I will be anxious to hear the results of your visits with CCF. Who is your doctor there - I have Dr. Jaber.
I\'m puzzled about my pulmonary pressure not going down after mitral valve surgery in July - mine is 58 - 61 - that is what it was before surgery and still is.. Somewhat disappointing but I\'m hoping and praying that in time it will go down. \"Trust in the Lord and lean not unto your own understanding\" \"I know what plans I have for you, and they are to prosper you\"
I know you will be glad to get some answers though - that is my problem now, I would like answers, but you are going to the best place to get them. Keep us posted.
Emilyrae Helfen
I am from: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
