Update On Kay.

[debris4spike]

For those who read my post last week about my Dad's sisters  ... Well today is the day of her masterctomy - So won't know anything really until tomorrow.

However I can update you on Kay, who was also in that post, for those who missed it.

I had a text message from Sylv that said :-

"Kays heart has a block between upper and lower chambers. So she will need a pacemaker.  She's feeding well, but cries when docs or nurses touch her."

I will admit I thought pacemakers were for those in their 60's ... not for someone who is only 8 months old.

Comments

[jaded-jamie.livejournal.com]

You are all in my prayers. *hug*

[debris4spike]

Thank you Jamie - *hugs* back

[jamalov29.livejournal.com]

I will keep them all in my heart. Please give your family my comforting thoughts,Deborah.

[debris4spike]

Thanks Caroline - it is a hard time on both sides.

*hugs*

[deborahw37.livejournal.com]

Aww poor Kay, no wonder she's not keen on medics!

Best wishes for your Dad's sister!

[debris4spike]

Yes, when I read that in Sylv's text I wasn't suprised either!

Dad is phoning this evening, but only to check that she is back on the ward - will find out more tomorrow.

[kalinda001.livejournal.com]

Oh, poor Kay. I hope the surgery goes well for both of them. My prayers are with them.

[debris4spike]

Thanks Kal - hard times all round.

*hugs*

[jerusha]

Meep! Poor Kay! I hope the pacemaker does its trick!

[debris4spike]

Well she is in a specialist childrens hospital - so is under the best of care.

*hugs*

[mountainheather.livejournal.com]

I hope the pacemaker works well. I have a friend around my age who has one. So I guess they're just for anyone who needs one. :]

[debris4spike]

Occasionally I feel them under the skin of older patients, but had never come across them for any other age - so thanks for that.

*hugs*

[cordykitten]

*hugs* Good luck for them!
A peacemaker can work well; the ones I know have to be replaced around 10 years (depending on the battery). But the new ones get always smaller.

[debris4spike]

Amazing for a baby - but she is at a specialist childrens hospital, so getting the best of care.

*hugs* back

[petzipellepingo.livejournal.com]

No, pacemakers are for any age. Sending massive good vibes along.

[debris4spike]

Amazing, isn't it - someone so small - But, I know she is in a specialist childrens hospital, so getting the best of support.

*hugs*

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

My friend's son, or my daughter's friend, or my sister's nephew, whatever - anyway, Max had a pacemaker fitted just before Christmas. He is 20. He probably should have had it done earlier - so not just for old people! I'm sure it will help her to lead a normal life.

[debris4spike]

Thanks - she is at Bristol, so know that she is getting the best of care.

*hugs*

[ukchrisp.livejournal.com]

Keeping my fingers crossed for your aunt - I do hope things go well for her, it's not a nice op to have done.

I'm glad to hear that little Kay got through her op ok, it's a shame that she still has a problem with her heart, hopefully the pacemaker will do the trick and give her a chance to grow and gain some strength.

I have missed a lot of my flists posts over the last couple of days as things have been a bit manic here, but I did catch that you'd had trouble breathing and that the docs couldn't find anything wrong - that's good in one way but I guess a bit worrying in another as it's obviously something causing the shortness of breath, I hope it sorts itself out though *hugs*

[debris4spike]

Thanks Chris - Dad is going to get through to the hopital later to find out how Auntie Joyce is doing.

Bristol did warn Sylv that there was a sloght possibility ... but I think we all hoped that the op would be 100% of the answer ... Still, she is being cared for and monitered, t=which is the main thing.

Still breathless ... but it does come and go a bit. Get most of my blood test results later - so maybe an answer there.
I am just trying to confuse evertone, and succeeding - maybe they will name a syndrome after me!

[ukchrisp.livejournal.com]

With any luck the hospital may be able to do something for Kay when she's older to improve things, medical technology is improving all the time so what can't be done now may be able to be done in a few years.

Hugs to your aunt - she's a very brave woman :)

You never know they might *g*

[debris4spike]

Thanks - yes, it is amazing how much improvement has been made over the years - Kay was born at a time where there has already been so much break-through ... By the time she is a teenager, who knows what will be happening.

[louise39.livejournal.com]

I'm sure that the doctors will do the best for Kay and I know Pacemakers are used for all age patients. Prayers for her health.

[debris4spike]

Thanks Louise - *hug*