Another Great Cardiology Visit

This is how Owen has been spending his days since Surgery on Thursday. I am so happy to report that his chest pain has subsided and he is feeling much better. He is spending his days in bed, or on the couch, relaxing. I have to remind myself that he spent a little over 6 hours under anesthesia less than a week ago.. his body needs is just trying to readjust.

We had a great visit with Dr Stock today!! We are all set to increase his Lasix dose from 13 mg/day to 30mg/day. I've already made the increase of oxygen to 2.5 liters. Next week, I will start his Sildenafil and work him up to his max dose. Dr Stock feels confident in our plan and along with his Stanford team, we are very optimistic!

Dr Stock said it best.. "we are throwing darts at the board and hoping one sticks." We just have to tweak and make adjustments until we can get Owen's pressures where we want them.

Owen walked away from the appointment a happy guy. He had stickers, suckers and a new whale friend.. he named it "whaleded". He just loves Dr Stock and the entire staff at his office so much.

We are clear for four to six weeks until our next visit!! I know most of our heart friends get to go four to six months between visits, but I think Owen would have major withdrawls, so it's a good thing he keeps us on our toes.