Heart Update

Brian went to his cardiologist Tuesday.  His cardiologist said he was worried about his heart at this point.  So now Brian has to wait until March 12th to see the Cardiac Surgeon.  Fun stuff I tell you.  He is very worried about surgery.  I told him also that not having surgery could be more dangerous so sooner may be better.  He was hoping the Surgeon would hold off till June, which I doubt.  I am thinking it will happen in the next 1-2 months.  His cardiologist also stated that this heart condition tends to act in a bell curve and decline quickly once it starts down that slope.  If he delays surgery too long he is at risk of congestive heart failure, which could cause irreversible heart damage.   He also has intermittent symptoms of A-fib, which puts him at risk of stroke.  I have heard really great things about the Cardiac Surgeon from his Cardiologist and from Cardiac Rehab nurses who are really know about this stuff.  People at work have been very supportive.  We are also hoping that he can have the minimally invasive surgery so that he can heal as soon as possible.  I know that he would have lifting restrictions for 6 weeks with the full open heart surgery and no driving for at least 4 weeks too.  I don't know the restrictions for the "Mini."  I would likely only be able to take off about 3 weeks with vacation.  Macey and Elliott would have to learn that Daddy can hug them if they fall but he can not pick them up.  They would also have to learn to do more things on there own or wait till Mama gets home.   I think they will adapt fine.   Kids are pretty good at that.