Finished and Home

Thank you for all your prayers - the Angiogram went fine, no problems with the procedure at all. We are now home and Michelle is resting comfortably, taking the rest of the day off! She seems to be doing well and is not experiencing any real discomfort which is a blessing...

The results of the test were good - not perfect, but good. Her main arteries are clean and clear and the rest of the heart looks really good. There was only one area that showed any problems whatsoever - it was in an artery that branches off one of the main arteries and it showed about a 30-40% blockage. It is in an area that a stent cannot be used and therefore the only repair would be surgery, which they will not even consider doing unless it is 70+% blocked. Our Cardiologist seemed unconcerned by it at this time and feels that it is 100% manageable, though it could explain why Michelle has been experiencing some of the symptoms she has. We will meet with him again in 2 weeks to go over all the results and determine a course of action, but that will most likely include only some dietary changes (she already eats pretty healthy!) and perhaps some medications if her discomfort persists.

Apart from a perfect test result, this is the best of news and we are praising the Lord for His goodness and graciousness to us - we are thankful for His continued presence in the midst of all Michelle is having to endure, as well as His hands of healing and protection!

I will be posting again soon to let you know how she is recovering from the Angio, as well as bringing you all up-to-speed on all that has happened - both on Michelle's health front and our move to AZ. In the meantime, continue to pray for Michelle's healing from today's procedure and that the Lord would protect her from any of the potential side-effects. We love you all - Steve and Michelle