Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Update

Hello, this is Jackie, Teresa's daughter, & I am writing on her behalf per her request. As we all know my mom had her angiogram early this morning. I received a phone call from my dad around 9:40 central time saying that the procedure went well and that the doctors got some "good information". My mom was still in her room and he had not seen her. The doctor confirmed the blockage, plaque, & shrinkage & will hopefully have a more thorough synopsis sometime today.

Unfortunately, that is all the info I have now, but I will be sure to keep you guys updated. I want to personally thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, & well wishes in this matter. I know my mom & our family appreciate all of the support out here in the wonderful world of blogging.

UPDATE 2: 11:00 am Central: I just received a call from my mom :-) She is doing ok, I think she is a sore, cloudy from the meds, & anxious because she has to lay flat on her back without moving for a couple more hours. She said that they had to try both legs to get the instrument inserted properly because her veins are very small, first the right and then success with the left side. Good news first, the LAD artery has only 20-25% blockage. However, due to her small veins it was discovered that some of her arteries are also very small. In one artery she has 75% blockage. Because it is so small the doctors are not sure how to approach it yet, so they are sending in a specialist. We should know within a few hours how the team of doctors are planning to approach fixing this artery.

6 comments:

Tonja said...

Thank you so much for keeping us updated on the tests. Hope your Mom is resting well at this point. Please convey to her my love and continued prayers. God bless you all as you wait for more news.

Tonja

Tonja said...

It's me, again...checking in to see if there is any more news.
Teresa, I hope you rested well, and that your spirit is at rest as well. God is in control and will be your strength and guide.
{{{{{{{{{{{hug}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
That's a big, long distance hug!
Smile, my friend...all is well and under control!

Rory and Cindy said...

So sorry you are having to go through this, but thank God you have been taking care of yourself and listening to your bady before something really big happened. We are praying for you and your family!

Tonja said...

Just so you know...it is Wednesday afternoon and I am home from work with a stomach virus. I just talked to God...He sends His love and says He has you on His "PRIORITY LIST!" Good place to be!

Unknown said...

Hi Teresa,

Keeping you in my prayers. I know how scary this is but I know where you faith is. Take care and feel better soon.

Sandi McBride said...

Jackie, thanks so much for letting us know!
Sandi