My heart is normal size. NORMAL. Me? My heart?! NORMAL? What?! I was told this would never happen! Although I was told the pulmonary valve replacement would help, my heart was always suppose to be on the bigger side.
The most amazing part in all the poking and prodding they have done to me over the years is getting to watch the Echo. There is nothing more amazing than getting to watch and hear your heart beat...which is another reminder to thank God and praise Him for the gift of life. I got to see my new valve working in me, and it made me grateful to be alive.
After reviewing my echocardiogram, my new cardiologist came back with big smiles and was very pleased with what she was seeing. I believe the word was "WOOOOW..." The valve is holding up...relief! Tissue valves don't come with a guaranteed life span, so you never know! There is no narrowing or blood moving out to my lungs too fast (something like that, probably should have paid more attention...) No blood is sloshing back in, no more holes were found...sweet, sweet relief!
And to that, I give praise and glory to the One who breathed life in me 24 years ago and the one who will take it away on my last day. Dr Stevens and Dr Davis, NICE WORK!! I was a lucky girl to have you two for surgeons! And to Dr Bartlett and Sue Crimmins, I am grateful for both of you as well. Thank you for letting me be normal.
