Update on Cristin

Cristin will have surgery tomorrow to have an LVAD (left ventricular assist device) put in.  This will enable her to go home at some point to await a transplant.  It's a good thing!  Ann, Cristin's mom (my coworker) is of course very stressed and nervous about the surgery.  What mom wouldn't be when her child is facing heart surgery or any surgery for that matter?

Cristin successfully fought a very high fever and infection over the weekend!  She's one tough cookie!  She has beaten all the odds thus far.

For me, sorry I haven't been around much lately.  Been working 10 hours a day, doing my part holding down the fort here at work, trying to keep my head above water.  Not complaining, I've got it easy compared to Ann.

Please continue to keep Cristin in your prayers, good thoughts, and/or positive vibes.
Debbie

Debbie,

Thanks so much for letting us know about Cristin.  Prayers uplifted.  She is in God's Hands.

Blessings,

Debbie

I certainly will keep Cristin in my prayers.

Thanks for the information.

Jeane

Debbie, I just wanted to let you know that I am keeping Cristin and her whole family, including Ann, in prayers for God to keep them all close to Him and give them peace, acceptance and understanding for whatever happens.

Cristin is one fighter, that is for sure. She has went through some fight and came out a winner. I am sure that she will continue to fight through the challenges that is upcoming for her. May she continue to be the fighter that she has proved to be.

And Debbie, my dear and loving sister, I continue to keep you in prayers also. You are spreading yourself very thin and I fear what is going to happen to you if you continue. Please take time for you......you need it and are worth it!

Just curious.  how old is Cristin?  My sister had an LVAD implanted at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.  It worked well.
Jan

Jan, all the sotries we've read about LVAD are poitive.  Cristin is 28 years old.  Thanks for telling me about your sister.  I'll pass on any positives I can to Ann and the family.
Debbie

Debbie, what a trooper Cristin must be. Did you say she was at the top of the list for a transplant? If not, it must have been wishful thinking.

I agree with Brenda, don't forget to take care of yourself. You're our only Cajun Angel!

Susan, we were told she's very high on the list if not the top. 
Thanks, Debbie

Debbie....I continue to keep Cristin and her family in my prayers.

Thank you so much for keeping us updated.

Don't forget to take care of yourself along the way!!

Love ya...hugs...connie d