May I ask for purrs and prayers for my Mother, please?

My elderly Mother has been in failing heath for a long time; she is 89
years old. She still lives alone in the big old house I grew up in. It
has 4 levels, and 3 flights of stairs. She is having a LOT of trouble
with the stairs

About a month ago she was diagnosed with atrial stenosis. That means
the valve from the left ventricle in her heart, which pumps oxygenated
blood to the entire body, is no longer functioning properly.

Because of this, not enough oxygen is getting pumped to her body.

The usual treatment for heart valve failure is open heart surgery,
with a heart valve replacement. My Mother would very likely not
survive open heart surgery.

There is another treatment, where a heart valve is implanted in her
heart, threaded through a large artery. It is not without risks, but
the risks are much lower than open heart surgery.

Unfortunately, the procedure, and more importantly, the implantable
valve, has not yet been approved the FDA (The American Food and Drug
Administration) They have control over all drugs and medical devices
in the USA. Without the approval of the new heart valve, no insurance
company will pay for the new type of valve, and the procedure to
implant it.

However, these valves are being implanted in some patients, as part of
the clinical trials to get them approved by the FDA.

But, the clinical trial is picking and choosing only patients who will
do well with the new procedure, to make the data look better.

Of COURSE This is how things are done in the USA, now.

So, on Monday, I am taking my Mother to start the process to see if
she 'qualifies' for the heart valve implantation. The procedure has
been done on many patients, in 36 hospitals across the USA.

One of them is just about midway between my house, and my Mother's
house.

So, I would like to have as many purrs and prayers, that my Mother
fits whatever warped standards the doctors are using, this month.

It's the only chance she has.

On 10/22/2011 2:28 AM, Gandalf wrote:
My elderly Mother has been in failing heath for a long time; she is 89
years old. She still lives alone in the big old house I grew up in. It
has 4 levels, and 3 flights of stairs. She is having a LOT of trouble
with the stairs

About a month ago she was diagnosed with atrial stenosis. That means
the valve from the left ventricle in her heart, which pumps oxygenated
blood to the entire body, is no longer functioning properly.

Because of this, not enough oxygen is getting pumped to her body.

The usual treatment for heart valve failure is open heart surgery,
with a heart valve replacement. My Mother would very likely not
survive open heart surgery.

There is another treatment, where a heart valve is implanted in her
heart, threaded through a large artery. It is not without risks, but
the risks are much lower than open heart surgery.

Unfortunately, the procedure, and more importantly, the implantable
valve, has not yet been approved the FDA (The American Food and Drug
Administration) They have control over all drugs and medical devices
in the USA. Without the approval of the new heart valve, no insurance
company will pay for the new type of valve, and the procedure to
implant it.

However, these valves are being implanted in some patients, as part of
the clinical trials to get them approved by the FDA.

But, the clinical trial is picking and choosing only patients who will
do well with the new procedure, to make the data look better.

Of COURSE This is how things are done in the USA, now.

So, on Monday, I am taking my Mother to start the process to see if
she 'qualifies' for the heart valve implantation. The procedure has
been done on many patients, in 36 hospitals across the USA.

One of them is just about midway between my house, and my Mother's
house.

So, I would like to have as many purrs and prayers, that my Mother
fits whatever warped standards the doctors are using, this month.

It's the only chance she has.


Purrs and prayers on the way for your Mom and for you.

Ann

PUrrz an prayerz dat yur meowmie is cepted into da program.

An purrz fur hur to feel bedder.

An purrz fur yu durin dis diffikult tyme.

Booker, Chappy an Snowflake, thinkin we're needin to purr a lot

On 10/21/2011 11:28 PM, Gandalf wrote:
My elderly Mother has been in failing heath for a long time; she is 89
years old. She still lives alone in the big old house I grew up in. It
has 4 levels, and 3 flights of stairs. She is having a LOT of trouble
with the stairs

About a month ago she was diagnosed with atrial stenosis. That means
the valve from the left ventricle in her heart, which pumps oxygenated
blood to the entire body, is no longer functioning properly.

Because of this, not enough oxygen is getting pumped to her body.

The usual treatment for heart valve failure is open heart surgery,
with a heart valve replacement. My Mother would very likely not
survive open heart surgery.

There is another treatment, where a heart valve is implanted in her
heart, threaded through a large artery. It is not without risks, but
the risks are much lower than open heart surgery.

Unfortunately, the procedure, and more importantly, the implantable
valve, has not yet been approved the FDA (The American Food and Drug
Administration) They have control over all drugs and medical devices
in the USA. Without the approval of the new heart valve, no insurance
company will pay for the new type of valve, and the procedure to
implant it.

However, these valves are being implanted in some patients, as part of
the clinical trials to get them approved by the FDA.

But, the clinical trial is picking and choosing only patients who will
do well with the new procedure, to make the data look better.

Of COURSE This is how things are done in the USA, now.

So, on Monday, I am taking my Mother to start the process to see if
she 'qualifies' for the heart valve implantation. The procedure has
been done on many patients, in 36 hospitals across the USA.

One of them is just about midway between my house, and my Mother's
house.

So, I would like to have as many purrs and prayers, that my Mother
fits whatever warped standards the doctors are using, this month.

It's the only chance she has.

purring
"Gandalf" wrote in message
...
My elderly Mother has been in failing heath for a long time; she is 89
years old. She still lives alone in the big old house I grew up in. It
has 4 levels, and 3 flights of stairs. She is having a LOT of trouble
with the stairs

About a month ago she was diagnosed with atrial stenosis. That means
the valve from the left ventricle in her heart, which pumps oxygenated
blood to the entire body, is no longer functioning properly.

Because of this, not enough oxygen is getting pumped to her body.

The usual treatment for heart valve failure is open heart surgery,
with a heart valve replacement. My Mother would very likely not
survive open heart surgery.

There is another treatment, where a heart valve is implanted in her
heart, threaded through a large artery. It is not without risks, but
the risks are much lower than open heart surgery.

Unfortunately, the procedure, and more importantly, the implantable
valve, has not yet been approved the FDA (The American Food and Drug
Administration) They have control over all drugs and medical devices
in the USA. Without the approval of the new heart valve, no insurance
company will pay for the new type of valve, and the procedure to
implant it.

However, these valves are being implanted in some patients, as part of
the clinical trials to get them approved by the FDA.

But, the clinical trial is picking and choosing only patients who will
do well with the new procedure, to make the data look better.

Of COURSE This is how things are done in the USA, now.

So, on Monday, I am taking my Mother to start the process to see if
she 'qualifies' for the heart valve implantation. The procedure has
been done on many patients, in 36 hospitals across the USA.

One of them is just about midway between my house, and my Mother's
house.

So, I would like to have as many purrs and prayers, that my Mother
fits whatever warped standards the doctors are using, this month.

It's the only chance she has.

Absolutely! Purring iz good! Makes good things happen!
Purrhaps, somewhere alongg the line you can help her
consider using only the lower 1 or 2 floors, by shelping
with some rearranging, ofcourse?

Sylvia

"Gandalf" wrote in message
...
My elderly Mother has been in failing heath for a long time; she is 89
years old. She still lives alone in the big old house I grew up in. It
has 4 levels, and 3 flights of stairs. She is having a LOT of trouble
with the stairs

About a month ago she was diagnosed with atrial stenosis. That means
the valve from the left ventricle in her heart, which pumps oxygenated
blood to the entire body, is no longer functioning properly.

Because of this, not enough oxygen is getting pumped to her body.

The usual treatment for heart valve failure is open heart surgery,
with a heart valve replacement. My Mother would very likely not
survive open heart surgery.

There is another treatment, where a heart valve is implanted in her
heart, threaded through a large artery. It is not without risks, but
the risks are much lower than open heart surgery.

Unfortunately, the procedure, and more importantly, the implantable
valve, has not yet been approved the FDA (The American Food and Drug
Administration) They have control over all drugs and medical devices
in the USA. Without the approval of the new heart valve, no insurance
company will pay for the new type of valve, and the procedure to
implant it.

However, these valves are being implanted in some patients, as part of
the clinical trials to get them approved by the FDA.

But, the clinical trial is picking and choosing only patients who will
do well with the new procedure, to make the data look better.

Of COURSE This is how things are done in the USA, now.

So, on Monday, I am taking my Mother to start the process to see if
she 'qualifies' for the heart valve implantation. The procedure has
been done on many patients, in 36 hospitals across the USA.

One of them is just about midway between my house, and my Mother's
house.

So, I would like to have as many purrs and prayers, that my Mother
fits whatever warped standards the doctors are using, this month.

It's the only chance she has.

On Sat, 22 Oct 2011 02:28:12 -0400, Gandalf wrote:

So, I would like to have as many purrs and prayers, that my Mother
fits whatever warped standards the doctors are using, this month.

Both on the way!

--
Purrs,

Cybèle & Oriane

“I love cats because I take pleasure in my home; and little by little, the
cats become its visible soul.�
Jean Cocteau, 1889-1963

10/22/2011 11:53:14 AM

Purrs from our kitties and my prayers are lovingly sent for your beloved
Mother
and for your worried mind. Love, Kyla
__________________________________________________ _____________________
"Gandalf"


My elderly Mother has been in failing heath for a long time; she is 89
years old. She still lives alone in the big old house I grew up in. It
has 4 levels, and 3 flights of stairs. She is having a LOT of trouble
with the stairs

About a month ago she was diagnosed with atrial stenosis. That means
the valve from the left ventricle in her heart, which pumps oxygenated
blood to the entire body, is no longer functioning properly.

Because of this, not enough oxygen is getting pumped to her body.

The usual treatment for heart valve failure is open heart surgery,
with a heart valve replacement. My Mother would very likely not
survive open heart surgery.

There is another treatment, where a heart valve is implanted in her
heart, threaded through a large artery. It is not without risks, but
the risks are much lower than open heart surgery.

Unfortunately, the procedure, and more importantly, the implantable
valve, has not yet been approved the FDA (The American Food and Drug
Administration) They have control over all drugs and medical devices
in the USA. Without the approval of the new heart valve, no insurance
company will pay for the new type of valve, and the procedure to
implant it.

However, these valves are being implanted in some patients, as part of
the clinical trials to get them approved by the FDA.

But, the clinical trial is picking and choosing only patients who will
do well with the new procedure, to make the data look better.

Of COURSE This is how things are done in the USA, now.

So, on Monday, I am taking my Mother to start the process to see if
she 'qualifies' for the heart valve implantation. The procedure has
been done on many patients, in 36 hospitals across the USA.

One of them is just about midway between my house, and my Mother's
house.

So, I would like to have as many purrs and prayers, that my Mother
fits whatever warped standards the doctors are using, this month.

It's the only chance she has.

On Oct 22, 7:28*am, Gandalf wrote:
My elderly Mother has been in failing heath for a long time; she is 89
years old. She still lives alone in the big old house I grew up in. It
has 4 levels, and 3 flights of stairs. She is having a LOT of trouble
with the stairs

About a month ago she was diagnosed with atrial stenosis. That means
the valve from the left ventricle in her heart, which pumps oxygenated
blood to the entire body, is no longer functioning properly.

Because of this, not enough oxygen is getting pumped to her body.

The usual treatment for heart valve failure is open heart surgery,
with a heart valve replacement. My Mother would very likely not
survive open heart surgery.

There is another treatment, where a heart valve is implanted in her
heart, threaded through a large artery. It is not without risks, but
the risks are much lower than open heart surgery.

Unfortunately, the procedure, and more importantly, the implantable
valve, has not yet been approved the FDA (The American Food and Drug
Administration) They have control over all drugs and medical devices
in the USA. Without the approval of the new heart valve, no insurance
company will pay for the new type of valve, and the procedure to
implant it.

However, these valves are being implanted in some patients, as part of
the clinical trials to get them approved by the FDA.

But, the clinical trial is picking and choosing only patients who will
do well with the new procedure, to make the data look better.

Of COURSE This is how things are done in the USA, now.

So, on Monday, I am taking my Mother to start the process to see if
she 'qualifies' for the heart valve implantation. The procedure has
been done on many patients, in 36 hospitals across the USA.

One of them is just about midway between my house, and my Mother's
house.

So, I would like to have as many purrs and prayers, that my Mother
fits whatever warped standards the doctors are using, this month.

It's the only chance she has.

Mega purrs and prayers coming from Scotland for you and your Mum. This
must be awful for both of you. Hope your Mum gets the right treatment
she needs.

Bess

On Oct 22, 2:28*am, Gandalf wrote:
My elderly Mother has been in failing heath for a long time; she is 89
years old. She still lives alone in the big old house I grew up in. It
has 4 levels, and 3 flights of stairs. She is having a LOT of trouble
with the stairs

About a month ago she was diagnosed with atrial stenosis. That means
the valve from the left ventricle in her heart, which pumps oxygenated
blood to the entire body, is no longer functioning properly.

Because of this, not enough oxygen is getting pumped to her body.

The usual treatment for heart valve failure is open heart surgery,
with a heart valve replacement. My Mother would very likely not
survive open heart surgery.

There is another treatment, where a heart valve is implanted in her
heart, threaded through a large artery. It is not without risks, but
the risks are much lower than open heart surgery.

Unfortunately, the procedure, and more importantly, the implantable
valve, has not yet been approved the FDA (The American Food and Drug
Administration) They have control over all drugs and medical devices
in the USA. Without the approval of the new heart valve, no insurance
company will pay for the new type of valve, and the procedure to
implant it.

However, these valves are being implanted in some patients, as part of
the clinical trials to get them approved by the FDA.

But, the clinical trial is picking and choosing only patients who will
do well with the new procedure, to make the data look better.

Of COURSE This is how things are done in the USA, now.

So, on Monday, I am taking my Mother to start the process to see if
she 'qualifies' for the heart valve implantation. The procedure has
been done on many patients, in 36 hospitals across the USA.

One of them is just about midway between my house, and my Mother's
house.

So, I would like to have as many purrs and prayers, that my Mother
fits whatever warped standards the doctors are using, this month.

It's the only chance she has.

Purrs for your mom and for your feelings.

--
Will in New Haven for his house

Purrs for het to get d tretmentz. Our gramby may hafta haff dat surgery one
of deze dayz so we purrs and prays that itself iz sukesful. Piglett purring
her best/

"Will in New Haven" wrote in message
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On Oct 22, 2:28 am, Gandalf wrote:
My elderly Mother has been in failing heath for a long time; she is 89
years old. She still lives alone in the big old house I grew up in. It
has 4 levels, and 3 flights of stairs. She is having a LOT of trouble
with the stairs

About a month ago she was diagnosed with atrial stenosis. That means
the valve from the left ventricle in her heart, which pumps oxygenated
blood to the entire body, is no longer functioning properly.

Because of this, not enough oxygen is getting pumped to her body.

The usual treatment for heart valve failure is open heart surgery,
with a heart valve replacement. My Mother would very likely not
survive open heart surgery.

There is another treatment, where a heart valve is implanted in her
heart, threaded through a large artery. It is not without risks, but
the risks are much lower than open heart surgery.

Unfortunately, the procedure, and more importantly, the implantable
valve, has not yet been approved the FDA (The American Food and Drug
Administration) They have control over all drugs and medical devices
in the USA. Without the approval of the new heart valve, no insurance
company will pay for the new type of valve, and the procedure to
implant it.

However, these valves are being implanted in some patients, as part of
the clinical trials to get them approved by the FDA.

But, the clinical trial is picking and choosing only patients who will
do well with the new procedure, to make the data look better.

Of COURSE This is how things are done in the USA, now.

So, on Monday, I am taking my Mother to start the process to see if
she 'qualifies' for the heart valve implantation. The procedure has
been done on many patients, in 36 hospitals across the USA.

One of them is just about midway between my house, and my Mother's
house.

So, I would like to have as many purrs and prayers, that my Mother
fits whatever warped standards the doctors are using, this month.

It's the only chance she has.

Purrs for your mom and for your feelings.

--
Will in New Haven for his house