Quick recap of this morning.
Mom's temperature is hovering around 99.
Mom will have her angioplasty today around noon. I spoke with Dr. Suzuki this morning. He explained that the spasms are basically a cramp in the brain. To treat this, they have two options. The first and least risky is to inject medicine into the cramped artery. The second method is only used in a situation that is used for more severe spasms is a balloon angioplasty. They insert a small balloon into the artery and actually inflate it to spread out the walls of the artery. The risks associated with procedure are small, but any surgery carries risk. Pray for Dr. Suzuki and his team this afternoon.
Depending on the results of the exam, they may remove the tube that is draining the right side of her brain.
Also, she will have a chest xray and a CT scan this afternoon.
Stephen
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I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May you all have the strength you need during this trying time.
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Leslie (Frazier) Bedgood
I have been praying everyday for the doctors to have the wisdom they need to take care of her. I will pray right now for the procedure today to go well and no complications.
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