Had the TEE (otherwise known as camera down my throat test) and it revealed that the infection that is growing on my heart is indeed getting smaller. It was almost an inch in size in the beginning, it is now 1/2 inch maybe a little smaller. Doctor Ray (Otherwise known as Dr. Awesome) came in to see me after the vascular surgeon did a quick look over on me. He then gave me the news that really annoyed me.
I'm in here until the antibiotics are done. That's December 15th. It's more likely that I will be in until after the New Year, and just remain through the transplant. It's a long time. I'm wrapping my head around it now, preparing to spend a lot of time in this bed and on this wing.
Now, there is a chance that Vascular surgery will be convinced to do it anyway. No one is thrilled about doing this surgery at all. If that happens who knows what will occur. It will be uncharted ground.
Apparently this is the only test happening today, and the Doctors are going to have a big meeting with all the specialists either today or tomorrow about what courses of action we need to take. One thing is certain though, they will be doing all the work up tests for transplant so that it's ready when the time comes.
More news as it arrives, and a short note about how the family is doing will be coming soon as well.
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