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My DGD Could Use Some Prayers Please

15 years ago

Rachel is 13 now. Here is an explanation of what she is having done.

Thanks for sending up some prayers for her.

Leslie

Rachel is having a procedure today called a Catheter Ablation to correct an extra impulse signal to her heart. She should be just fine as we caught it early, but because she is athletic, when her heart rate goes up during sporting activities, if this extra impulse kicks it, it could tell her heart to beat twice as fast. The procedure lasts 3-4 hours and recovery time is about the same, so we will be at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center from about 10-8. Please pray for everything to go according to plan during this procedure and for Rachel to have a quick and pain free recovery.

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sjarz
15 years ago
I'll cross my fingers and toes that the surgery goes off without a hitch! I'd cross my eyes too, but that hurts -
I'm sure everyone will join in to pray for her speedy recovery, keep us posted on her progress.
Suzan J
alisande
15 years ago
Yes, of course, Leslie. It sounds encouraging that they caught this early.
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molly109
15 years ago
She will certainly be in my prayers. I am so sorry - 13
is way too young to have to deal with this. Kids should
be able to be care-free. But, not the case, is it?

Hugs.
nodakgal
15 years ago
Lots of prayers going out for the sweet gal!
Keep us posted Leslie! You know how KT Gramma's worry.
mariend
15 years ago
Prayers on their way. Grand kids do survive and go back to their sports.
clubm
15 years ago
Good thoughts for your DGD.
tami_ohio
15 years ago
Leslie, you know we are all sitting right there with you! Prayers from Ohio.

Tami
gadgets
15 years ago
You have my prayers too. One of my sisters had that procedure done a few years ago.

Shirley
ruthieg__tx
15 years ago
Mine too...I know everything will go well for her.
Linda Wayman
15 years ago
Leslie, of course I'm sending prayers for her. I'm glad they caught this early. I sure hope all goes well.

Linda
donna_oh
15 years ago
Prayers for Rachael!

Donna (^_^)
susanjf_gw
15 years ago
a good recovery! (((rachael)))
country_bumpkin_al
15 years ago
Adding my Prayers that everything goes as planned and she has a quick recovery!!
sandiefl
15 years ago
I will be praying for Rachel.May God bless her with a quick recovery.
matti5
15 years ago
Keeping Rachel in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
williamsburgjane
15 years ago
Sending special wishes for Rachel today!
deemarie5500
15 years ago
Thinking positive thoughts and sending prayers to Rachel!
grammahony
Original Author
15 years ago
Thank you everyone for your prayers and good thoughts. My daughter just called (they live in California) and Rachel is in recovery now, and all went well.
I'm waiting on an update from my oldest daughter on Nathan's MRS that he had done on Monday out there at UCLA. First report wasn't from the doctor, but it sounded favorable. Just waiting for the Dr.'s more in depth explanation. I'll post that when I hear.
Leslie
evatx
15 years ago
I'm so happy to hear that Rachel did well with the procedure. I hope she continues to improve. I read Nathan's Caringbridge page regularly and hope he gets good news also.
Marilyn Sue McClintock
15 years ago
Glad for the good news..Will continue to keep her in our prayers.

Sue
kathy_
15 years ago
I am late, but glad all went well. Hope good news comes for Nathan too.
donna37
15 years ago
Special thoughts for your DGD
roseluver
15 years ago
Love and prayers for all of you.
glenda_al
15 years ago
That's good news! Thanks for the update.
trinitytx
15 years ago
Great news, I know you must be relieved.
Continued prayers for her fast recovery.

Trin
Cherryfizz
15 years ago
I missed this post earlier.

Good thoughts sent for your Rachel and Nathan.

Anne
nodakgal
15 years ago
Thanks for the update Leslie. I'm glad things went well. Continued good thoughts for Nathan now.
grammahony
Original Author
15 years ago
I'm waiting for DD to do the update on Nathan's CarePage, then I'll post the update here. He was diagnosed a year ago today.
Leslie
Toni S
15 years ago
Good to hear she is on the mend. I hope this helps her out as planned.
lattefairy
15 years ago
Glad to hear that everything went well! Wishing her a speedy recovery!

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