Heart Surgery on 1/22

Donna had been on antibiotics, respirator, and several medications to help rid the infections. After Donna was she strong enough and some of the fluid in her lungs had gone down. She was able to have surgery on her mitral valve (heart) to remove the bacteria (golf ball size). The surgery went as well as it could have-which means her body handled it well and she is awake. It was determined that the (Enbolic) stroke has effected the back left side of her brain, the communication piece. The neurologist and doctors have not determined how much this has effected her brain and body at this point. This means she is currently unable to recognize faces, speak, or communicate. There are more side effects because of the strokes and infections as she is experiencing paralysis on her right side. Thank you again for all of your thoughts and prayers and we will continue to update you. If you would like to add your e-mail address to this blog please paste it in the comments section and you will receive an e-mail every time we make a new post.