TYSON MATTHEW KOTTELENBERG

This blog is about our 17 year old son Tyson. Tyson was born with serious complex congenital heart defects, (Hypoplastic Right Ventricle, Tricuspid Atresia, Coarctation of Aorta, Transposed Great Arteries, with VSD and ASD.) In short, the right side of his heart is completely under-developed (he has half a heart,) his main arteries are mixed up, and his aorta is narrow. He has undergone 3 open-heart surgeries and 5 heart catheterization procedures to try to 'repair' his heart. Tyson also has severe narrowing in his pulmonary veins which is causing higher venous pressures. He's still doing very well all things considered. We entrust our dear son into the hands of God, knowing that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him!

Slowly But Surely

Overnight Tyson was on 0.5 litre of oxygen for most of the night with good sats.  After breakfast they weaned him completely off and he's been on room air since 10:30am and holding his oxygen sats very well at 84-85. They also removed his oxygen/heart monitor and are now just "spot checking" him every 2 hours.  He has been doing great! Sitting at 85 most times that they check.  Tonight he will have the monitor put back on so that they can watch him more closely. We are very optimistic about having a good night.  Your prayers are so needed at this time, that he continues to head in the right direction so that we can go home soon! 

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