We had Luke's first post-op appointment at the heart clinic on Monday and we got some good news and we got some bad news.
First the good news: Luke's surgery was very successful and everything with his Aorta looks great. Everything appears to be healing as expected.
Now the bad news: While listening to Luke's heart, his cardiologist heard a curious "sloshing" sound and decided to take a closer look through an echocardiogram (for those of you who are counting, we think this was Luke's 5th so far in almost six months). The echocardiogram showed some leakage in Luke's Mitral Valve which is one of the two main valves of the heart. Luke's cardiologist was cautiously optimistic that this leakage might be temporary due to the recent surgery and Luke's high blood pressure, but from reading between the lines, it seems more likely that the problem might be more serious and require more surgery.
For right now they are going to try to lower Luke's blood pressure with medication and hope that the valve repairs itself. We will be back at the heart clinic in two weeks for another echocardiogram to see if that is the case. If it does not correct itself, it will be a wait and see game as to when and if Luke would need another surgery to either repair or replace the Mitral Valve.
So while this is obviously a stressful time for us, Luke continues to be a very happy boy who is to date showing no signs of discomfort due to his heart conditions.
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Matt, Molly and Luke, Thanks for keeping me up to date on Luke's surgery and progress. I am so happy surgery went so good and I pray that the mitral value will heal itself. I am in tears reading that you still have this hanging over you. Just remember all the advances they have made in heart surgery over the years. I would maybe still have my girls if they were born today. I will keep you all in my prayers and you keep looking up. Love, Marilyn in Lake Mills
Thanks for the update on Luke's condition. I'm so glad that he's healing so well...that shows that, thanks to all your wonderful love and care, he's a strong boy who will come through any future surgery, if necessary, with flying colors as well. I know this is a tough time for you guys. Just know that modern medical science is amazing (We can vouch for that!)and that we're all keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Call absolutely any time if you need anything or just want to talk.
We love you!
Nancy & Jerry
I had fun on our shopping date yesterday Luke!
Love ya,
Auntie Abs :)
Matt & Molly, our hearts go out to you and your family. Poor little guy! We are thinking about you and hoping Luke's heart heals quickly. You three are such a wonderful family and we wish you all the best. Luke is a strong boy and he has incredibly strong and loving parents so we are confident everything will work itself out. Love, KJ & Steve
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