Shots Across The Bow

Mom Update: We're in the Homestretch!

Mom was moved into a regular room yesterday. She's expected to stay there for a week or so to recover, then she should be coming home. Her biggest struggle will be building lung capacity. The average exhalation volume is roughly 4.8 liters,although that varies with age, sex,and physical condition. This morning, Mom could barely manage 0.5 liters. After doing her breathing exercises today, she's up to just over 1.2 liters.

The other thing we'll have to watch is her heart rhythm. She already had a laser ablation to treat her PATs, but her doctor told us that in roughly 25% of open heart surgeries, PAT's can occur or reoccur. She may need to get another ablation, or they may go away on their own; we'll just have to wait and see.

Other than that, everything looks great. 6 months from now, she should be feeling better than she's felt in years.

Thanks again for all the messages and prayers.

Posted by Rich at May 2, 2007 4:08 PM | TrackBack