Home freakin sweet home

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Grammy and Grampy came to California while Tyler was in the hospital.  Grampy brought Bessie and Scott got quite a kick out of her.  Tyler is doing well physically but seems to suffer from some post-traumatic stress disorder, which is understandable.  He is afraid to leave the house.

Tyler had his cardiology visit with Dr. Cooper and his sats were not stellar.  The MD's are going to close the fenestration via catheterization in the middle of March and that should improve the numbers.  Otherwise, he has been sleeping through the night and his incisions seem to be healing well.  Kira and Heidi were sick, Scott is just getting over a two week bout of dry cough, and I'm hanging in there.

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The Simmons Family said…
I'm so glad he's home! Owen had a rough time emotionally after his Tricuspid Valve Repair last Feb. Nightmares, restless, emotional. It took about six full weeks to get back to normal. Prayers go out to Tyler. :)
2/6/12, 10:57 PM
Gabriela said…
We continue to pray for Tyler. We thank God for everything that He did for your family. May all of you be richly blessed!
2/6/12, 11:08 PM
Chelle said…
Dad brought Bessie? Ha, that is hilarious! And so glad Tyler's sats were good. We'll be praying that he can keep recovering well--so sad he's scared to leave the house. Love the pics. And way to go Tyler!
2/7/12, 9:46 AM
cici said…
A special Prayer for Tyler and one for everyone to feel better!
A couple fun outings, feeding the ducks, etc. and he will not be so frightened to leave. Time is all he needs :)
2/7/12, 4:29 PM
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