03 September 2018

waiting room with a view . . .


This is as far as I got sketching the view from the 2nd floor waiting room as the cardiologist attempted to do a heart catheter procedure on Bill. Just as I was about to take a photo of the sketchbook and view together, a nurse called me back to where Bill was.

balancing act, arm of chair
The procedure did not work, as there is a solid blockage in the smaller of his previous bypass grafts that they couldn’t get through. The doctor wants to discuss Bill’s situation with some colleagues before deciding on our next step.

Meanwhile, what seems to me like a bit of a miracle: the reason Bill has not had a major heart attack from this complete blockage is that, as it slowly formed, his body actually created its own bypass with a smaller vessel. Unfortunately, it is pumping blood in the wrong direction.

So we go home and continue to wait as they try to figure this thing out.



6 comments:

  1. Oh dear heart! How frustrating and scary...you're both in my prayers!

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    1. Really trusting God at this point as the doctors try to figure this thing out. Trying to avoid 2nd bypass if at all possible.

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    1. Yes, pray and trust God. And praise Him for those wee blood vessels trying to keep blood flowing — so thankful to avoid another massive heart attack!

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    2. God is the master physician/surgeon. Those "wee blood vessels" - what a miracle!

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  3. I am so sorry you are experiencing this difficulty. I remember when my father had quadruple bypass surgery. The situation makes you feel pretty helpless. But trust in God. He will carry you through any situation. Prayers.

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