Tyson Matthew Kottelenberg: Mon. March 14, 2011 - Tyson is in Cardiac Critical Care Unit

TYSON MATTHEW KOTTELENBERG

This blog is about our 14 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 are causing higher venous pressures. He's still doing AMAZINGLY 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!

Mon. March 14, 2011 - Tyson is in Cardiac Critical Care Unit

Tyson is in the Cardiac Critical Care Unit at Sick Kids. He is on CPAP (in between O2 mask and a ventilator.) Poor guy worked VERY hard to breathe today....an echo this afternoon showed that at this time it does not appear to be a cardiac issue (they don't think...) but more likely a form of pneumonia or lung infection.
Useless fact 101: It takes 16 minutes to get to Sick Kids in a helicopter....

Please pray for our Mr. T

5 comments:

Tanya said...: Definitely praying for you. Take care! T; March 14, 2011 at 9:51 PM
Anonymous said...: Praying for strength for you all and healing for Tyson!!
A big hug,
MaryLynne; March 15, 2011 at 9:10 AM
Unknown said...: Love you, sister and nephew (of course the others, too!); March 15, 2011 at 11:52 AM
Anonymous said...: praying for you....
jkjajhl; March 15, 2011 at 1:29 PM
Aunt Rita said...: Hoping to hear something soon sweeties! Praying that God is granting the prayers that are prayed in earnest for li'l Tyson the last 24 hours....
Keep strong Brian and Melissa! God is with you every second!; March 15, 2011 at 7:48 PM

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