There is not much to report these days, but thought I should update anyway just to let you know that! These days, Lee goes to the Mayo Clinic every 2 weeks. First there's the blood draw, then the appointment. The appointments include a weight check (keeping Lee's weight at a constant level means less chance of fluid build up), bp check, medications review, a listen to the heart, and discussion of changes in health, etc.
Yesterday's discussion focussed on the fact that the Milrinone IV is not providing the same effects as it has been. About 10 days ago, Lee began to feel less energetic, a bit more fatigued when walking, and started needing to nap more. We feel like he's "peaked" on the Milrinone and is leveling off. All of the labs done yesterday show that his liver and kidney functions are still the best they've been in many months, so that is a good thing.
So ... we keep doing what we're doing: trying to stay as healthy as possible, working on some small projects around the house, looking at pictures of grandchildren, grand nieces and nephews, and staying ever ready to make the dash up to the Mayo Clinic when just the right heart becomes available to Lee.
Nahum 1:7 The Lord is good, a refuge in time of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.
