Continuing

 Hiya.  My tiny $5 emergency cell phone that is not smart, has been beeping up a storm lately.  Only a few inches, highly sensitive, and crooked fingers of mine have sent an update to Dominos, my landscaper, hair stylist, and possibly a few more that got in the way.  Nothing compromised or names, just brief status.

Carole had a TEE done today that confirmed her previous echocardiogram in more detail.  Her aortic valve replacement done six years prior is the culprit and must be done again.  Tomorrow.  Severity of valve disease is graded 0-4 and her mitral is 4, aortic is 2+, which is a surprise to everyone.  We were expecting surgery at end of week to repair the mitral with a clip in a general anesthesia and intubated surgery which terrified her.  I spoke with her doctor and once the aortic is replaced, they will know within 24-48 hours whether the mitral will need repaired.  If so, it will be done at another time.  All this surprised us because we were told her mitral valve was the predominate issue and for over a year, expecting new drugs to do the trick.  Who knew that a bad aortic could be the cause of a worsening mitral?  In the past.... let's move forward.  Dr. Kapadia at the Clinic is one of the best in the country and when I asked if the balloon will be removed before the replacement, I was told this doctor is so good he will work around it.   All in all, this is a change in plans that we're happy about.  It is not considered surgery since no intubation or heavy sedation is required as with the mitral, no cutting since it is a catheter through the groin, and we are all hoping this will improve her quality of life.  No visitors and she will return to the ICU after.  It should start around noon or earlier and they will call when she is recovering.  

I hope to get a few stitches in this evening and Mark will go out for my RXs.  I won't be leaving the house. 

I've not been taking time to enjoy online photos and blogs so I apologize for not keeping up.  I did happen to see a NWP post with a lovely sampler (Cordelia Ransbery, Samplers Remembered) so immediately looked for it and thank goodness I enlarged the screen before ordering.  House fill and motifs are over one!!  My eyesight has worsened and I need to see a new doctor, haven't purchased a new mag light and the arm of my Dazor needs adjusting.

I hope and expect to post tomorrow evening that all went well and Carole may be resting at home this weekend.   Although traffic and multiple lane highways are white knucklers for me, I will certainly enjoy this one.

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