First things first... Skyler had an appointment with her cardiologist today and her echo results showed a significant drop in heart function. Her EF was in the 40's. (it was up to 70) So something has to be done or it will keep dropping. Her doctor is going to book an OR for next week but in the meantime we'll head back to the hospital on Thursday to speak with her electrophysiologist. I heard he would like to turn the pacemaker that's in Skyler now back on and see if it still causes problems, or if the leads fixed themselves. (attached to the heart better since it's been off) I'm really not sure how I feel about this. I honestly feel like we should take it out and start over, seeing as though this pacemaker/wires have been nothing but a nuisance. However, it would be great if Sky didn't have to have surgery. I just can't shake the feeling that replacing it is the way to proceed.... so I'll probably fight for that. I'll know more later this week.
Skyler is doing wonderfully. She took the news like a champ and is looking forward to being spoiled. I'm a little frustrated with the timing of it all, but I've managed in the past and suspect this will be no different.
Cake! I did it. I finished nursing school, got pinned, and now I am studying like crazy to pass my boards. My graduation party is this weekend and I couldn't be any more excited. I'm looking forward to celebrating with my family and friends. I'm a little concerned that Sky's surgery will keep me from studying as much as I should be. I'll probably end up missing most of next weeks review class, if not all of it. Good thing nursing school taught me how to juggle!
I'll post more later this week. :)
