Tuesday, August 01, 2006

 

Good Cardiology Appointment


We saw Dr. O'Laughlin today. He is Sophia's cardiologist. It was just a routine follow-up.
Sophia got a great report from her appointment. Her systemic oxygen saturation was around 87. There was not fluid around her heart and Dr. O'Laughlin was pleased overall by her appearance. He also showed us her stents on echo.
We do not have another appointment for three months.
The really good news is, he does not anticipate her needing any more interventions (heart caths, etc.) for a long time.
Basically until Sophia is approaching her VSD repair, there is really no reason to do a cath other than to dilate her stents. In other words, she is going to have to grow a whole lot or be ready for surgery before she has anymore caths.
She shouldn't need the VSD repair for a couple of years (knock wood).
Sophia should get a much needed break from the hospital. Maybe, we will even get to take a vacation next year.
I have added a horribly out of focus picture above of Sophia using her brand new fork to self feed.
Edit: I finally updated my "Heart Kids" links to include all of you who contacted me during surgery.
Comments:
I am so pleased with Sophia's report from Dr O'laughlin.
The invitation is open to spend as long as you like at our rental in Anna Maria next May.
Can't wait to swim with Sophia in the Gulf of Mexico.
 
Great that Sophia had such a wonderful report from her check up! She's looks so cute using her little fork...love all your photos. Thanks for the link (Dominic), by the way.

:)
 
YAY for Sophia!! It is so wonderful that she is doing so well, and I truly hope that she gets her well-deserved break from the hospital!!
 
So glad to hear about the good report! Hope that you all get take that well deserved and I'm sure much needed vacation.
 
Post a Comment

<< Home

This page is powered by Blogger. Isn't yours?

website free tracking