Tuesday, February 16, 2010

3 Months

Today marks 3 months since Brent's heart attack. His doctors are very happy with his progress. His last test results for his cholesterol came back significantly low. So the long walks with Koda, Brent's determination to stay healthy and my cooking are all paying off. :)

His results from his eco-cardiogram last week came back. Normally your heart pumps about 50-70 percent of your blood supply per beat. After his heart attack his heart was showing he was only pumping about 40 percent. This last eco showed that he is now at 50 percent. Which is at the lower end of normal, but the doctors are happy to see this. This last eco did still show that he does have damage to his heart. His first eco after his heart attack showed about 10 percent damage to his heart - we do not know if this percentage is still the same or not. We have been told this type of damage usually cannot be repaired. So that is why it is so important for him to stay healthy.

We are so happy with his progress. I cant believe it has already been 3 months. Its a blessing it happened when it did - its has helped me to eat extremely healthy throughout my pregnancy. Brent, myself and our baby will all be healthy. His heart attack has definitely taught us a lesson about life - and to never take it for granted. A BIG THANKS to all of our family and friends for your support these last 3 months. We dont know where we would be without all of your thoughts and prayers.

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  1. Thinking about you often and so happy to hear about the improvements. love you, jess

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