25 Feb 08 - Stricture opened

25Feb08

Dear All,

Mum sends her love and thanks for all your prayers and concern.

So far, so good!! Monday morning went well with the venagram (via the right groin) up into the Superior Vena Cava and found a tight restriction of blood flow. 95-99% obstructed. They were able to balloon stretch it out (unpleasant) to a degree but was very tight, possibly old scar tissue causing the stricture. So a stent was successfully introduced which has opened the vessel to more like 70%. Thank the Lord!! and clever doctors...

We were delayed leaving hospital this evening because of persistent bleeding at the site (due to warfarin) and Mum's BP was way up. But the signs are good and we are excited anticipating new opportunities with the free flow and improved circulation. It might take a little while for the oedema to settle. She's worn out and quiet, but happy!

We are so grateful for the wonderful way God made our bodies, especially when they work the way they were meant to.

Warmest regards,

Beth for Joan, Chris and our families