Update on my brother and his heart problems.

[ChiTownZee]

His procedure had been delayed, but he is now home (he was only in the hospital for one day, no nights) doing well, and back to aggravating his brother. It lasted a little over 3 hours and all went well. The procedure confirmed that he will definately need a new valve, as he is growing and the donor valve has not. They have scheduled a balloon angioplasty (sp?) on the 2nd of January where they hope to buy a few years before his next valve replacement. Of course we are all very nervous about the January procedure, but as in the past, I know he will come through with flying colors. He's quite a trooper, although he has been very upset and not being able to participate in P.E. and do a lot of the things he wants to do, and they don't know when he will be able to resume those things He'll be 12 the end of December and I'm very proud of the little guy

 

[helenabear]

Thanks for the update! I do wish the very best for your brother. He really does sound like quite a trooper

 

[Serena]

{{{{{hugs}}}}}} I hope all goes well.

 

[newmousecateer]

{{HUGS}}, prayers and *PD* to your brother.

 

[Jeafl]

My dad had a valve replacement back in 1983, and he is doing extremely well. I'm sure the technology is even better now, so your brother should do just fine. He will have to be on blood thinners the rest of his life, but that's a relatively small inconvenience. Please keep us updated on his progress.

 

[holycow]

I'm so glad he is home...I know how difficult it must be to keep a 12 year old from having fun!.....Hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!

Holycow

 

[grinningghost]

Lots of pixie dust for him. He's one tough little guy.

 

[ChiTownZee]

Thank you everyone!