Gary is feeling better every day! The surgeon was very happy with how he has recovered from the surgery - and said that he does not need to come back to see them. He is released to go back to work, but cannot lift anything heavy and has to "pay attention" to his body! He goes back to the cardiologist on the 18th - to see what they have to say. He finished his medication today (amiodarone) - It's nasty stuff.....with lots of side effects. So he is glad to be off of it and hopes he does not need to go back on anything like it! We will find out more about that on the 18th when we go to see the Cardiologists. The Infectious Disease Doctors have ordered more blood for more tests and still do not know what has caused all of this We would be happy to know what caused it all. Looking back, we think Gary has had symptoms related to the effusion for over two years - and he even went to a cardiologist during that time. Sooooo - we are optimistic that this will improve life, overall. Wouldn't it be great if it never returns!
That's the state of affairs around here. We will be watching carefully over the next few days for any effects of going off the meds. Hopefully, he will be just fine! He looks great, is tired (understandable) - is taking lots of bird pictures and gets stronger every day.
Love you all, Terri
