In Cath Lab

Ry was taken back to the cath lab this morning. They are exploring her anatomy and measuring the pressures in her heart and lungs. Drs are hoping we can relieve a little of the pressure although she has responded well to adjustments in medications and adjustments to the VAD.
In addition, they are going to address the fluid she's got on her lungs. She just can't shake it. Her chest Xray at 4am looked slightly improved from the one 8 hours prior, but it is still pretty awful. She may come from the cath lab with a chest tube to continue to drain. This will cause more pain for Ry and keep her pretty immobile. While that is frustrating, I know that she'll feel better and breathe easier if her chest was clear. We trust the Drs decision and will just have to see what they decide.
I will update later today to let you all know how she's doing. Keep Ry in your prayers. These procedures, while not uncommon, are always risky.