If you could spare another prayer on our behalf for a difficult day Wed.

[Liz]

DD Laura is going in the hospital Wednesday (outpatient) for her annual heart catheterization and heart biopsy. The cath is to check for coronary artery disease which is common in heart transplant patients. We have read that basically everyone transplanted over 10 years ago has some level of coronary artery disease. Laura's transplant was almost 14 yrs. ago and to date they haven't found any but each year the chance is more likely. If CAD is bad enough they would have to do another transplant.

The biopsy is to check for rejection. Her last biopsy that came back showing rejection was when she was in 6th grade and she's in 8th now.

Its always a hard, awful, extremely stressful day. The procedure lasts about 3 hrs. and she's awake but sleepy through it. Then she'll be in recovery for about 4 hrs. before we can go home. My husband is in Colorado working and can't come home for this so I'll be by myself waiting for the results. The consequences of a bad result are so awful that I hate to be alone but I'm too stressed to bring a friend and feeling like I need to carry on a conversation, etc. They can tell me the results of the cath as soon as they are finished. The biopsy results will come back late Wed. or Thurs.

If you could remember us in your prayers and good thoughts that we can both have the strength to get through the day and that we'll get good results on both tests I'd sure appreciate it. Thanks for everything.

[December99]

Sure will keep your dd and your family in my thoughts and prayers!!!!

[ead79]

Of course I will pray for you and Laura. I pray that God will give you both the strength to make it through this and that the results will be very positive. {{{HUGS}}} for you both.

[olena]

I will pray for good results....*HUGS* PD and hope to all of you.

[RUDisney]

Absolutely, prayers are coming your way.

Remember, a true friend will go with you and sit quietly and just be there for you. You shouldn't feel obligated to carry on a conversation with them. Plus, you get the added benefit of having someone to get you a coffee or water if you need it without having to leave the waiting room and someone who can be your pillar to lean on as you need to restore your strength.

I hope everything goes better than you can ever have imagined it would.

[Serena]

I agree, a friend would understand and be there for you, not for the conversation.

Prayers said and I'll say more for Laura. She's one strong little girl and I hope the results are the best possible. :)

[Credit Man]

Prayers on the way.

[grinningghost]

Of course. :D

[The Mystery Machine]

DD had a heart cath as a baby and has repaired TOF. I met alot of transplants and their families.
I will be praying for you and your dd.

[CamColt]

You got it! Prayers & Pixie Dust on the way!!!!

[mamajoan]

Certainly! Your request was easily granted!

[Sonya]

I'll be thinking about you. And I'd bring a friend, a real friend won't expect you to make small talk.

[TimeforMe]

Anything for my YCE buddy;) I also agree to ask a friend to come as well. Maybe you can even tell them you may not feel like conversing, but would they mind just to be a presence for you. I'm sure they'd be more than happy.

Lots of prayers for your precious DD. Good luck!

[Jeafl]

Everytime you post about Laura my heart just breaks for you. I hope and pray that everything comes back with excellent results. Please keep us updated.

[RitaZ.]

My thoughts and prayers are with Laura and you. {{{hugs}}}

[djgeffers1]

I will be praying for your daughter and your family.

[Rajah]

Sure can. Sending lots of P&PD your way!!!!

[MerryPoppins]

I'd take a friend, too. You'll be just as stressed alone, and having another body can be a real relief.

Prayers and pixie dust for both of you. Let us know how it goes.

[helenabear]

Liz, I will certainly keep Laura and all of you in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you will receive good news on Wednesday or Thursday :)

[holycow]

Liz,
I'll be thinking of you and your DD and sending prayers in your behalf....
lisa

[Chrissi Pooh]

Liz, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter the next few days. Although you don't want to carry on a conversation with anyone if you have a true friend to go with you they will understand why you don't want to talk, I wish I could be there to help you through!! Good luck and lots of prayers and PD coming your way!!

[BWVDenise]

Best wishes to Laura for great results!

[FINFAN]

consider it done! Please keep us posted when you feel up to it.

[Big V]

I will keep you and Laura in my thoughts and prayers.

[binny]

(((hugs)))
and prayers for the best possible outcome :)

Please let us know :)

[newmousecateer]

Although you don't want to carry on a conversation with anyone if you have a true friend to go with you they will understand why you don't want to talk,

I agree.

Prayers are on the way Liz. {{HUGS}} to Laura

[WilmaBud]

I'm definitely saying a prayer for you and your DD. I hope all goes well.

[chelsea&austinsmom]

My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family.

[WDWHound]

Prayers on the way

[luvtogo12]

You, your DD and your family are in my prayers.

[m&m's mom]

My DD had heart surgery when she was about a pound and a half. She was born at 24 weeks gestation and had to have a surgery to close a heart valve. She ended up w/ 6 separate surgeries before we left the hospital 16 weeks later on my due date. W/ every surgery I went into my "phone booth". It was my inpentrable fortress where I shut out the rest of the world. I realized when I was terrified I did not want any contact. My family was always there for support - I just chose to be alone.
I definitely understand what you mean.
Prayers coming your way!

[Liz]

I sent my SIL an e-mail telling her about Laura's cath & biopsy. She called and is coming with me. Her DH is taking the day off work to stay with the kids so she can come. She arranged all this before even calling to let me know. I warned her its a long day with lots of just sitting around but she wouldn't take no for an answer. I'm glad she wouldn't. :D

[mrsdon]

I will be praying for you and your family.

[Michelle]

Of course, Liz, you and Laura are in our prayers and we hope it's a good result!

I'm glad your SIL will be with you. :)

[crazyme5kids]

Just want to let you know that you and Laura have been in my thoughts all day, and I will be thinking of you both tomorrow.

[Boots]

I will be keeping both you and Laura in my thoughts and prayers. {{{{HUGS}}}}

[mhopset]

I'll be thinking about you and Laura, and saying some prayers

[nativetxn]

I wish I lived closer to Utah, I would go with you and you wouldn't have to say a word the whole time.


{{{HUGS}}} sweetie and prayers for our Laura that the cardiac catheterization doesn't reveal CAD.

Keep us posted?

Katholyn

[Kelsie]

((hugs)) Your daughter will be in my Thoughts and Prayers.

[Patrick IL.]

Liz, I sure will have your DD and you guys in my prayers...Please let us know when you can.
Hugs

[iluvorlando]

You have my prayers. ((((HUGS))))

[luv2nascar]

I am praying that there will be a happy update to this story
how truly blessed you are to have found a donor for her before
definitely shows how important it is to donate organs
prayers for you and your daughter

[pumba]

are there with you.....all of us......we are there holding your hand.....hugs and prayers on their way

[Mackey Mouse]

Liz.. I will keep you and your daughter in my prayers tomorrow... I am hoping for good news when you post the results.. Hugs.

[Disney Dee]

I hope all goes well for Laura tomorrow. {HUGS}>

[Marla Hellwig]

Sending good thoughts your way - HUGS

[Eeyore2U]

Thoughts and prayers coming to DD and your family.

[Beanie]

You and your family will be in my thoughts tomorrow...Hugs to you and your DD...

[browneyes]

I'll pray for you both. {{hugs}}

[Debi]

{{{Hugs}}} for you and your DD, Liz.

[bsnyder]

You can count on my continued prayers for Laura. And for you!!! It must be awful, the waiting and worrying, especially with DH not there.

Please know that there are many on the DIS that are here for you, Liz, whenever you need the support!

Please give Laura a hug and kiss from me!

[Serena]

This may not help much. But when I am feeling sorry for myself, Laura helps me get out of it.
Laura and other's like her who have had a whole lot more to deal with in life than I will probably ever have.

More prayers and good thoughts heading your way. {{{hugs}}}

[snoopy]

Laura is in my prayers, Liz.

Please keep us updated when you can.

[oldkicker]

Liz - I'm keeping Laura and you in my thoughts and prayers today. I hope today brings good news.

[Pooh93]

Good thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

[janette]

You are in our thoughts today. I hope all goes well and the results are the best ever :)

[Piglet]

My prayers are with you and your DD today. Please let us know how things go.


Melinda