Caroline is One Year Old

Update on Mom

It has been a roller coaster ride, to say the least...juggling meds and doses to try to keep her out of a-fib (irregular heart rhythm), trying to keep her kidneys working and swelling down, trying to build up her stamina so her tolerance of activity improves and shortness of breath resolves. She is now in Cardiac Rehab. She has had good and bad days, but I think we finally got that tweeked to her level. Her main goals are to be able to drive again, go to church and the store and out to eat and play cards with her friends, and walk with a steady gait. Her spirits are good and she is moving forward since she began Cardiac Rehab. She is still in a-fib, but not symptomatic, and heart rate is under control, so she refused Cardioversion and the cardiologist was ok with that. They have to be careful how much they increase her dosage of her cardiac meds because if they succeed in getting her completely out of a-fib, she becomes very bradycardic (extremely low heart rate, i.e. 40's). I see her 3-4 times a week and Toby sees her on her days off. Her wound finally healed!!! She is off the walker and is using a quad cane. Phyllis is coming next Wednesday to stay with her while Toby and Jerry and John and I are in Florida. I know she'll enjoy that. Will try to keep you more up to date. It has been pretty busy on this end. Love to all! Vicki