So hey guys, this is Tony
He was born with a congenital heart defect and long story short, he has has had three open-heart surgeries to replace some of his heart valves.
One of his heart valves, his aortic valve,
has an abscess of infection surrounding it at the root
(Photo source: Intermountain healthcare.org)
My understanding from what the doctors have said is that if the abscess has caused damage to the aortic root, if they do open-heart surgery to remove the abscess, there's a chance that the root will be so far damaged that they will have to extract it completely. At that point, the valve would have nothing to connect it with the heart, and Tony would be gone. We've been told that since he has already had 3 surgeries, the chances of this surgery being a success is 50/50, so we are already starting out with "three strikes."
The infection is still unidentified, so he's on 4 different antibiotics to cover the bases to fight the infection and also to ensure that there is no infection in his bloodstream, which would also be bad.
If you are a praying person, or if you believe in God, the Universe, a Higher Power, whatever your belief, if you wouldn't mind appealing to Him for my husband, please, I would be most grateful.
xoxo,
Leah
Oh Leah, my prayers will go out for him and all of you.
ReplyDeleteLeah and Tony, This week I have felt the impression to check in with you to see how Tony was doing. We will DEFINITELY keep you and your family in our prayers! We love you! Marilyn and Dale ❤
ReplyDeleteSis I will be praying for you! Love you all!
ReplyDeleteGiovanna
Amber and I are holding out hope for the positive 50 percent. In the meanwhile, please focus all of your energies on your family as nothing else is more important right now. Thanks for the update and our hearts are with you guys.
ReplyDeleteMy beautiful Lea and your handsome Tony. We love love love you both, your children and family.
ReplyDelete-Bou and family
I am so sorry to hear this Leah. We will definitely remember Tony in our prayers. God bless you and Tony.
ReplyDeleteLeah, you and Tony are in my prayers for a quick and complete healing, but most importantly for understanding and strength to meet the challenges ahead. May Heavenly Father continue to bless your family as he has in the past. We send our love!
ReplyDeleteYou are all iny prayers. My husband thinks so much of Tony. He'd like to send out something to the hospital. Does he have a favorite magazine, book he'd like to read, food or candy he'd like snuck in? We'd sure like him to know we care and are thinking about him.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stressful and scary situation. Sorry you guys are having to go through this. He and your family will be in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteOh my!! The Meszaros family is on this.
ReplyDeletePrayers for Tony, who was like another little brother to me, and for all of you! --Debbie Lin
ReplyDeletePiula family is heart broken. You guys are very very special to us. You have our love and support and prayers. Come what may... and love it.
ReplyDeleteFrom all the whanau down under we send our Aroha to Tony, you our niece, cousin, aunty and the whanau Anela, Elder Hansen, Mark and Tia. We are sad to hear about Tony my darlings he's a special man only God knows the answers to many a question. As you sit one with another with Tony he will find the strength and God willing my darlings all will be will. You are a whanau of great Faith and Aroha, Our Heavenly Father is very well aware so Kia Kaha e te Whanau. Ma Te ATua Koutou e Manaaki, ake ake ake tonu ra. Big hugs and kisses from us all.
ReplyDeleteLove from the Tony Brotherhood. -Mosier
ReplyDeleteHi Tony & Leah, still keeping you in my prayers. It is my hope that you are responding to treatments and that your doctors will received the guidance they need to help you. Kia kaha xx Aunty Jenni & fam.
ReplyDeleteMay we bring Tony anything? A sci fi book? Truck magazine? Card games? Comic books? Favorite candy or dessert? What will make him more comfortable or entertained while in the hospital? Prayers are in our hearts and minds for Tony. May we drop something off for you Leah to make your life easier?
ReplyDeletePraying for Tony and your family! It is clear that you and Tony have a beautiful loving faith based family and I pray this will see you through this situation. Please tell him that the Morrison family is thinking of him and praying for a speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteWill continue to pray for my brother man, Tony! Leah, you and family are all in our prayers. I love you guys tons and hope that God who loves you more will grant us our hearts desire.
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