Sorry for the delay in posting about Reagan's cath. It was a long day yesterday and we spent the night in the hospital overnight. Reagan did well with her cath. She was expected to go to CVICU afterwards but ended up going to the regular floor. The cardiologist that did the cath met with us afterwards and said the pressures in her lungs were 25. They'd like them to be lower than 30 and 25 was only a slight change from a year ago. There was slight narrowing on her pulmonary artery and pulmonary vein but not of significant value to do anything about. The issue more than the heart was her lungs. The pulmonary veins which brings oxygenated blood back from the lungs to the heart had good flow in them but not adequate oxygen. Meaning, the blood is getting to the lungs like it needs to now but for whatever reason may not be getting the oxygen it needs to take back to the heart which would mean we're dealing more with a pulmonary issue than cardiac. He told us some pros and cons to doing the complete repair now or waiting. The whole cardiac team will evaluate her case in the morning and we should then know a decision as to whether Reagan will have surgery this time or not. After the cath now, I'm torn and don't know which way it will go, just so thankful she did better than expected for the cath.
We finally got to see Reagan in the recovery room yesterday and she was not quite too happy with the situation. Both legs had "no-no's" on them to keep her legs straight and she had to lie flat for 4 hrs. She wanted momma to hold her, of course, and it was so hard telling her I couldn't just yet. Spent back-breaking 4 hrs. leaning over the bed as much as I could to try and "hold" her as best I could. She finally got moved upstairs where we spent the night. Once she was able to sit up, she was much happier. She ate some jello, mac-n-cheese, ice cream and cheetos dipped in ranch. Not quite the best cardiac diet but just thankful she was eating and holding it all down. Even though Mimi was with me all she wanted was momma so, needless to say, I did not get an update out last night. I slept in the chair next to her bed last night once I finally got her to give it up and go to sleep. Then she was up at 3:00, in a strange place and wanting to be held by momma. So, we read books and watched cartoons from 3-5am. The resident was in bright and early at 7:30 checking on Reagan. Reagan was asleep when she came in. She was feeling for pulses in Reagan's feet when all of a sudden Reagan awoke, slapped the dr.'s arm and said "No". I told the dr. she's not used to being woke up this way at home and we all laughed. At 8:30, Reagan had a lung profusion scan done through which she screamed for most of it. We then got our discharge papers and were out of there like bandits. We grabbed a quick bite at RMH and then Reagan and I went down for a much-needed nap. Afterwards, the Furry Friends organization brought dogs to the RMH so Reagan was able to see some dogs to cheer her up. It's a rainy day here in Palo Alto and expected to rain again tomorrow which makes it a little difficult with a 3 yr. old that wants to be "outside please". Anyway, better run and grab a bite for dinner. Again, sorry for the delay but thank you all for your prayers and I'll let you know what the decision is tomorrow.
***Sorry there's no pics this time, I'm having computer issues. Will try to post pics later.****
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