Today was “heart biopsy day” for the Pike family. Imagine a flexible straw being inserted into your neck – then into the straw goes the tiny little saw that actually makes a ZZZZ sound as it removes little pieces of your heart.
The team working with George today was amazing! They made George feel so comfortable with their jokes and medications! Then it’s off to the lab. A special red stain, called Congo Red, is used to determine the presence of amyloid. The results should be back within a week. The heart biopsy results and the skeleton X-Ray will be the final pieces of evidence needed to determine George’s treatment plan.
The day was long; we didn’t get home until a little after 5:00 pm. George is sleeping now and I have to say that my heart is weary too but knowing that you are all supporting and sending us warm thoughts keeps us going!
thanks for keeping George in your prayers
radiate harmony 