We Have Triumphed!

Just got back from a visit to Mom's cardiologist... and here it is... the big news... he has finally convinced her to get a pacemaker!!!

There was definitely still some reluctance on Mom's part. But Dr. T. got the job done in the end and convinced her that a pacemaker was the way to go. I'm really glad because I think she'll have more energy and she'll be less worried about her pulse rate as it will not be in the 30s anymore!

There is only one small "complication". Mom must have a tooth extracted and since she is currently on coumadin, she will have to go off her meds to have the tooth extracted. Dr. T has recommended that Mom have that procedure done first and then a DAY LATER have the pacemaker put in. I know that Mom was thinking that she would have weeks in between the two procedures, but apparently it is not good to take her off coumadin, put her back on, take her off again, and then put her back on again. Something about her more likely to throw a clot with all that messing around.

I was supposed to call the dentist when we got home to see when he was available to do the tooth extraction so that we could schedule the pacemaker procedure based on Dr. T's calendar. However, Mom would not let me call the dentist today. I really don't know why. But I think she needs a day to absorb all this. I am hoping that the dentist is not taking a long weekend and will be in his office tomorrow. Otherwise, I'll have to wait until Tuesday to call. Mom is a procrastinator at heart... I can see where those tendencies of mine come from. Well, I won't let her wait much longer. I will get this scheduled and then let her have time to think about it while she is waiting for the surgery.

Speaking of surgery, the pacemaker procedure will take place with general anesthesia. It's a 2 hour procedure and Dr. T himself will perform it. That makes me happy. I don't want one of his Fellows to do this procedure. Mom will have to spend the night in the hospital afterwards to ensure that all goes well. I'm sure that it will.

I'll keep you posted as to when we schedule all of this. Please start praying that all goes well!