Hospital for Cardiac Cath This Thursday
I’m sorry my posts are focused on my health issues this week. I had no idea I’d be posting about it again so soon. I want to thank you for your prayers. I went to bed singing praises and woke up up singing praises to God this morning. I feel your prayers. God has given me a beautiful peace.
Recently, I announced I have Pulmonary Hypertension (right side of the heart and the lung). I had a nuclear stress test Monday and an echo-cardiogram this morning. I was not supposed to get the results for either until July 23. But, after the echo, the nurse told me the doctor wanted to see me.
The nuclear test showed a left blockage (surprise!) and they want me to go into the hospital for a left heart catheterization and to have a stent put in on Thursday.
While he explained the results of the nuclear stress test, they brought in my echo results that showed confirmed pulmonary hypertension in the right heart. So he scheduled me for a left and right heart catheterization for Thursday at 7:00 am. Whew. This is happening so fast.
Most heart attacks happen in the left side of the heart. It is a bigger muscle and responsible for pumping blood through the entire body. The right side is smaller because it only pumps blood to the lungs and back. PH is a rare disease, a right heart problem, and our main concern. These procedures are the beginning of many. See image.
Please continue to pray for wisdom for the doctors to find everything necessary to treat me properly. Please pray for my hubby and children who are supportive but worried.
I’ll should only be in the hospital two days. Peggy is running everything at HOW. I will not be available to help with blog themes this week.
Thank you again for your prayers!
I will pray for you.
Dear, Dear Robin, This is an overwhelming situation in our human eyes and I do so feel for you and your family!!!!! However, you have Jesus with you and our Heavenly Father to care for you. “What is impossible with men is possible with God”!!!! “For nothing is impossible with God”!!!!! Let us believe in the possible. God loves you and cares for you, in Him alone is perfect peace. We often go through very hard times and wonder why God would allow such a thing. Rather we need to focus on how God will be glorified in the situation, how His Kingdom will be advanced and how priviledged we are to be His instrument.
I do not say these things lightly, I and my family have been through a lot of really hard places. We have seen the glory of the Lord in our situations and how He has used us to share His Glory with others in need. Rest in knowing that your Father is taking care of you for His good purpose and that Jesus will be with you every moment. God bless you dear sister. I am and will be praying for you, especially the next couple days.
Not to twist God’s word in anyway, but I believe we can say the same as Mary did, for what God is doing in our lives. Luke 1:46-50 My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed for the Mighty One has done great things for me–holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.
I am praying for you Robin.
Lots of love from LA,
Amy Grant
Praying for you and your family during this time.
Oh Robin, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Do keep us posted!
My Fil had a stint put in a year ago and is doing fine. We also have another relative that is the family expert on stints – he’s had a lot – I can’t remember how many, but if I said a dozen, I might be close – and is doing fine! A very fun man! For now, I’d say to just lay off the Twinkies (just kidding).
Shalom & (((Hugs)))
Praying for you still. God is God. We are His.
Blessings and prayers-
Jacque
I’ll be praying for you. I’m sure it’s scary, but we know that the Lord will take care of you. (((hugs)))
Am praying for you. Gotta go.
Blessings, Martha