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Heart Transplant

crochet
  • By crochet
  • Posted March 4, 2009 at 10:55 pm · 16 replies
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"It will have to be replaced."
That is the phrase that the cardiologist used yesterday.
My husband and I had seen a marked decline in his energy over the past few months so we knew there was trouble brewing in his chest.
The sarc in his heart was bad enough to stop it suddenly in July and the prednisone didn't help much...just puffed him up, gave him a rash on his face and made him moody.
In a few weeks he will be taking some special tests that the University of Washington calls "Heart Transplant Protocol".
I suppose these tests will determine when/if he is put on the transplant list.

All of this doesn't seem real. This stuff happens to "other people".

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exultant

Crochet - I'm sending a few prayers for you and your husband. Be Blessed.

hfavorone

Crochet, be encourage myself and everyone I believe on this site will be keeping you and your husband in our prayers.

jobob

I'm so sorry that you and your husband are going through this. I can't even imagine.
My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
jobob

luv2fysh

Crochet - our thoughts are with you, hoping for the very best. Keep your thoughts positive!

crochet

WOW!!! I feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
God's people are the best. Thank you. :)

I will keep you all posted...the journey begins with the very first test in April.

((((0)))) (group hug)

jbrock

Oh Crochet; I'm sorry that your husband is going through these things. I know it's comforting to realize that we understand what you are going through. I'm going to say a prayer for you and your husband tonight. I'll say one right now: Heavenly Father; continue to show favor and mercy on Crochet and her husband as he goes through this journey. I know that you won't put anymore on them then he and his wife can bare. Keep them strong heavenly Father and focused on you. You are a healer and I say it right now in the name of Jesus that Crochet's husband will be healed, by your stripes we ARE healed. In Jesus name AMEN. God bless you crochet and your husband. Keep up the fight!

Johnie

Tears and prayers for you, your husband and your whole family, Crochet. I know you will be leaning on the "everlasting arms" these next few weeks until the testing begins. We lift you up.
Johnie

cherylw203

I will be praying for you. Stay strong!

AndreaA

thinking of you and sending positive energy and prayers of healing your way. stay strong.

Teacherteacher

I'm sending hugs and prayers through this next part of your journey.

Cartoon

Hang in there. One step at a time. I know of two people online at another forum that have just had transplants.

One had some complications but now both are doing very well and posting like mad again.

The good thing about the tx protocol is that they will review your husbands condition through and through to be sure that this is THE best treatment. That's a good thing.

Soosie

I am so sorry to hear what you are going through. Sarcoid is an awful thing to bear. I am awaiting tests on my heart to see if I have it in there. 11 years ago, when first diagnosed with sarcoid, they also diagnosed syndrome x in my heart. now 11 years on!!! they think they misdiagnosed this so I have to have lots of tests to see what the problem actually is. Good luck and best wishes to you both - all the way from the UK. x

kooks

My prayers are with you and your husband
keep the faith and be strong. Keep us posted
May god bless you and your husband!

Connie & Wayne

janee

Crochet,

Warm hugs to you during this journey that life just seems to drop on us. We will all be thinking of you, your husband and your family. Please don't feel that you are alone, you are in all of our thoughts. Janee

Chief-2101

Crochet,

Hang in there and keep the faith. We are all pulling for you and have you in our thoughts and prayers.

Take care.

prairieannie

Hang in there! You have more prayers than you know going up for you and your husband. soo many here who know what you're going through to some extent and who can relate and understand. For you, I pray for hope and strength to get you through.

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