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.

 

[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