I had a follow up with my cardiologist and overall it was an encouraging visit! I did the routine scan…

and after comparing it with my previous scans the doctor determined that all of my pulmonary veins and arteries looked pretty stable with no major changes! While it can still be frustrating when there is no “evidence” of what is causing my flare in symptoms, I am extremely grateful that my heart and pulmonary stents have not gotten worse. I am even more excited when my tests confirm that my left lung is still going strong with no masses!

And like I said in my last blog, my breathing tests were terrible the other week when I saw my pulmonologist so that could very well be the reason for my symptoms too. I am praying that the new inhaler will indeed provide relief, especially from this dang coughing and chest pressure!

I do not have to return to Iowa City, Lord willing, until at least March…that’s like a vacation!! The whole process will then start over again with scans and follow up appointments with each specialist!

Of course I am extremely grateful for such a good cardiology report and know that regardless of my symptoms, my heart is still holding its own! So while this has motivated me to move forward with my physical goals, it has also been a little discouraging at times when my symptoms are in full force like they have been so thank you all for the prayers and support you continue to send our way! God is so good💕💕