Makenzie will have to endure yet another heart surgery this fall. We were told shortly after the last procedure that there was a new narrowing in her heart and that the pressure of her right side was becoming too great. Her heart is starting to enlarge. This is not the scenario we had hoped for.
So, on Oct. 13th at 8:00am, we have surgery planned at the University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital. The goal, as far as we know it, is to put in a pulmonary valve, attempt to open the new narrowing in the pulmonary outflow track and maybe attempt once last effort to open the left pulmonary artery. Although we haven’t specifically asked, we can only imagine this will be a very lengthy procedure.
We did get a second opinion at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, who endorsed what the U has done so far. With that, we have decided to stay at the U.
In the time leading up to her surgery and after, we will do our best to keep you informed. However, if you’re wondering, please call. We will try to get back to you as soon as we can. Sometimes, it’s just hard to make all the phone calls and it’s easier when people call us.
We hope and pray that you are all doing well and enjoying yet another change of seasons. Take care and God Bless.
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3 comments:
hi family sedlacek
just wanted to let you know that you are in our prayers. we hope that everything goes according to plan so that makenzie can be the happy little girl we've known to love.
all our love from indonesia
anja & markus
Jake, Heidi, and family-
You are such a strong family. Makenzie is a true inspiration. Through all of her health troubles she is a fun loving well adjusted little girl. We will be thinking of you and like always please let us know if we can do anything.
Makenzie,
You are a bouncing bundle of joy. You make me smile every time I see you. What a blessing you are. I will be praying for you.
Justin
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