Hi Everyone,

I wanted to share some updates about my recovery and thank you all for the prayers and responses. I’m humbled by how many of our sweet members have prayed for me.

Today I went in for post op staple removal and it was discovered I have some fluid buildup around my lungs in a chest X-ray. I’ve been having some cramps under my ribs and we think the fluid is probably the cause. It isn’t a lot of fluid, but enough to start medication for it. Additionally, today my legs and feet are very swelled. We think the swelling is from my blood pressure medicine and not my heart after undergoing an echocardiogram today.

They gave me medication to help with the fluid buildup and swelling. Next week 7/13, I go to my cardiologist for a checkup on my heart and review of medications.

May I ask you to please pray for me that the fluid buildup goes away and for a good report from cardiologist? The appointment on 7/13 will evaluate my new heart valves and determine if they are leaking or dilated. Admittedly, I have some anxiety about the outcome of my next visit, but am giving it to the Lord to carry me. Will you please pray that my heart function and valves will be satisfactory with no leakage, dilation or regurgitation?

Thank you all so much for the prayers and well wishes. Crappie.com is the best!

God Bless You,
Richard Copeland


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