Holly's Heart Cath yesterday!
 

I just want to let everyone know that yesterday Holly had her once a year heart cath and biopsy to check for rejection and to check for coronary artery disease among other things...

I am happy to report that all is well. The cardiologist is amazed at how healthy her heart is!

She is recovering at home today...and should be up and about by tomorrow!

We'll know the results of the tissue/heart muscle biopsy by later next week...hopefully!

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Yipee!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Very cool! Thanks for the update Bruce. Tell her we said hi. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...HollyRocks.gif

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Right on! Now how is Bruce doing??? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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That is great news Bruce and Lynn (and Holly!). That is a very dangerous procedure and I am glad there were no complications. That kid has done more for me as far our attitudes towards life than she will ever know. Proud to call her our stepchild! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

Lookout young men, Holly will likely be moving towards the next phase of her life! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Lookout young men, Holly will likely be moving towards the next phase of her life! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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I'm sure Bruce is looking forward to that. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif Watch out for dad, young men, and don't do anything to piss dad off!

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Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif
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Great news...just in time for a Happy "Holly-Day"

wilma https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Great news...just in time for a Happy "Holly-Day"



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Love it! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Glad everything went well and thanks for letting us know! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...BruceRocks.gif

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Ditto!

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+++ Fantastic +++ That's the Best News to get'...

Really happy for all you guy's.

Take care.

Your friend always,


Kasey

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Right on! Now how is Bruce doing??? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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Just fine D! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

One more surgery to go for skin cancer on my face for this year...then maybe 2 more for next year.

Holly is such a trooper https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

She rocks! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...HollyRocks.gif

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Grady

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There could not be a better Christmas present. Awesome news. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

I am so happy for the whole Blythe family!!!!

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Great news Bruce! Anxiety sets in before those tests. God is at work though. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Right on! Now how is Bruce doing??? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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Just fine D! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

One more surgery to go for skin cancer on my face for this year...then maybe 2 more for next year.

Holly is such a trooper https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

She rocks! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...HollyRocks.gif

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Some great news for sure!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...HollyRocks.gif!!

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Great https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...BruceRocks.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...HollyRocks.gif

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good to hear Bruce ! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...BruceRocks.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...HollyRocks.gif

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Really great to read the happy news!.

Have a Holly-Jolly Christmas!!!

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~ Pete

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Couldn't be better news for some really great people!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...HollyRocks.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...BruceRocks.gif

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I can't really say more than what has been said, but, that is great news all the way around, https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

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Ditto Ditto!!!!!!!!

Don and Judi

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Bruce,
Thats great news and what a great Christmas present for the family. Madeline and I wish you, Holly and Lynn a Happy Holiday Season.
Later Buddy,
Dave L.
SoCal

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Bruce,

Your daughter must feel like the most incredible blessing in the world to you. That's great news. I'm sure you have covered it before, but, how long will the yearly cath prodeure be required? Will there come a time that won't be necessary?

Take care,

Mark

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I hope you and the family HAVE many more results like that. And have a great holiday to boot! Benny https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...HollyRocks.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...BruceRocks.gif

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Bruce,

Your daughter must feel like the most incredible blessing in the world to you. That's great news. I'm sure you have covered it before, but, how long will the yearly cath prodeure be required? Will there come a time that won't be necessary?

Take care,

Mark

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Thanks again everyone...Holly will be on in a bit.

Mark, as far as when these yearly heart caths may become unnecessary...that will depend on technology, data capture or both of these combined with other stuff (I know I am not making sense).

They are doing them once a year because the transplant center that she was transplanted at discovered that there were some cases of coronary artery disease showing up in some of the kids at an early age...and it was severe enough that it killed some of them.Before that was discovered, we had heart caths every other year.

On the other hand, they are comparing results from the "every three months" ultrasounds/xrays/check ups against the findings of the heart caths to see if there are any correlations or discrepancies.

They also have some non-invasive testing (in experimental stages) waiting in the wings as well (kind of like an ultrasound).

So at this point, we do what is asked...and hope for the best!

Also, I need to say something... all of https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ouguysrock.gif (gals, too!)

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Holly is such a inspiration to our family ,get feeling better and enjoy the holidays with Mom and Dad https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...HollyRocks.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...HollyRocks.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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Very good news. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...HollyRocks.gif

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Lookout young men, Holly will likely be moving towards the next phase of her life! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Bruce, glad to hear the news that you are both well today.


https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif Now, the first thing I did when potential suitors showed at my door for my daughters was show them my collection of axes and hatchets!!


https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gifBut now I think Rick is implying something to do with your Chevelle !! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif Here's wishin' you a Healthy and Happy New Year Holly....

Re: Holly's Heart Cath yesterday!
 

I'm sure it's a bit nerve racking for Holly, to have that test every year. I have to get a kidney exam every 6 months, and I never look forward to it. I know it's a huge burden off your shoulders, to have a clean bill of health, after such an important "check-up" ... The doctors and staff are amazing. I sure hope this type of care continues.

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Thanks for the wonderful news.

Dan.

Re: Holly's Heart Cath yesterday!
 

Thank you all for your well wishes. I am feeling a lot better, We went and looked at Christmas lights last night in the car. That was cool!

Merry Christmas to everyone!

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[b] That's Great!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif


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Great, great news, Bruce... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...BruceRocks.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...HollyRocks.gif