Periodically, Bea and Beck undergo investigative surgeries called cardiac catheterizations to assess the condition of their hearts. These are minor, yet invasive. They are several hours long but usually just a day at the hospital without an overnight stay and typically this is done prior to surgery, but also as a way to check progress when needed.
Today, Beck is having his (final?) cardiac cath to check in on the status of his repairs since his open heart surgery last April. If all looks well, then the hope is for him to start weaning off of his daily medications...one more step toward complete healing for our Beck.
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At 4:00am Beck set off for the hospital with Daddy and big brother, Brodie, by his side, ready for the day!
It's always special when a sibling gets to experience these things with our little ones,
a way for their hearts to grow in compassion and care. Brodie loves Beck.
At 11:30am we heard the good news that all went well with the cath and then it was time to wait...
When the doctor came in to explain the findings, it turns out Beck is still dealing with some hypertension and will not be able to wean off of all of his medications. He will be able to wean off of some though, so that is encouraging! One step at a time...
By 4:30pm Beck was stable enough to go home. We will return in a week to discuss things further and hone in on the game plan.
Till then, we're thankful for a successful day and entrusting our little Beck to the Lord and His wise plans for his life.
"Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid;
for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation."
Isaiah 12:2