Finally Home

It's Thursday, May 28th, and we are home. We "broke out" of the joint on Tuesday with no problems. Tommiann is doing well with some exceptions. Acid reflux seems to be common for patients after open heart surgery and this has been keeping her awake along w/ lower back pain. Going back 22 years, I remember that her chest was much more painful than this surgery. If you haven't heard, Tommiann is the recipient of a 3d generation "pig valve". The Ross procedure was not a viable alternative. However, Tommiann will not need to take coumadin (blood thinner). If you want to make her smile, just say "No more Coumadin"!

The Plano Heart Hospital was great organization and facility. Tommiann interviewed each employee (Yes, she really did) about their attitude toward the organization. Everyone interviewed had nothing but praise for the facility. So, we would highly recommend the Plano Heart Hospital if you ever need this type of care.

I have gone from observing Care Givers to Care Provider. This can be tough at times, but I know that she is getting stronger each day. If you have known Tommiann very long, you will know that there is a certain "twinkle" in her eyes. Most of us don't have it (I certainly don't) and it is one of her many qualities which attracted me to her. She still has that twinkle.