This journey of Jessica's has not been an easy one and she gets "tested" time and time again. And now, once more.
Our hopes of being released this morning were dashed after the cardiologist examined the echo cardiogram and found that she does indeed, have fluid around her heart. The heart has a lining surrounding it and this fluid is trapped therein. Antibiotics cannot help in this instance - surgery will be needed. Often times, a needle is inserted and the fluid drained. This is not a good option for Jessica since in all likelihood, it will only become trapped again. What will be done is to surgically create a "window" in the lining so that the fluid can drain as it accumulates. But nothing can be done at the moment since Jess' white blood count is too low to do anything invasive unless absolutely needed....and although this will be done, it should be able to wait until her blood work is more normal and less risk of infection.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
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Chris & Jess, I just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about all of you.
And that I uncrossed two toes, if you think that'll help!!
Alyson Walters
We love you Jess and hope you will be as good as new VERY soon. Stay strong!
Hey Jess...I'm wishing you all the best of luck in your continuous fight...I know you can beat this thing you are so strong, I admire you so much! I just read your blog and saw you have to have a pericardial window done, I take care of patient's after this procedure and they all do so well, you will do great!! If you need anythihng at all don't hesitate to let me know. Anytime you are in Cleveland for a doctors visit you should let me know and I can meet you for lunch!! Stay Strong. Love ang
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