Update from Spence

Hey everyone. First I want to say thank you for all your prayers and overwhelming support. It has meant the world to me and my family. Now, for an UPDATE.... I have been temporarily released from Saint Thomas Hospital this evening. I have to wear what is called a "Life Vest". In case I go into cardiac arrest, if will shock me (hopefully) back to life. The plan at present is to install a biventricular pacemaker and difibulator. (sorry for any misspelling, these words are to big for me, lol). If this works it will get my heart working correctly, but I'm not out of the woods yet. Most hearts output 60-70% at rest, mine is pumping less than 10% which is dangerously low. As one doctor said "I can't believe you're still alive". The doctors are doing what they can do, but GOD IS IN CONTROL! there is much more consultation to be done between doctors in different states to insure the best plan of action. Please keep us in your prayers, as we don't know what the next steps are, but WE DO KNOW GOD STILL HEALS. Again, thanks for the prayers & support.

I wanted to share the details of the events that have led us to where we are today.

About 2 weeks ago, my husband, Spence went for his routine yearly physical.  During the appointment, his doctor discovered an irregular heartbeat.  He proceeded to do an EKG, in which showed abnormal results.  We went to consult a cardiologist the following day, learning that Spence's EKG shows a left Bundle Branch blockage.  He went for an echocardiogram this past Thursday.  (May 10, 2012)  The test showed a very weak left ventricle (one of the bottom chambers of the heart that supplies the rest of the body with oxgynated blood).  A healthy left ventricle pumps between 55%-60%, and Spence's was only pumping around 20%.  The cardiologist was called into the room in the middle of the procedure because his heart was so weak.  Spence was prescribed medication to try to prevent heart failure while waiting for his doctor visit that was scheduled for the following week. The cardiologist called Spence personally the following morning to check on all of his symptoms.  His cardiologist told him to go straight to the ER, and he'd meet us there. 

Friday night was quite scary for our family.  Spence was declining quickly, and his doctor let us know just how serious the sitution was and that he may not make it through this.  He stabilized overnight and has continued to remain stable since.  He's not gotten better, but he has not gotten worse. 

Monday morning (May 14, 2012), Spence had a cardiocathacterization.  The results showed it was worse than we first thought.  The output was actually less than 10%.  He was then transferred to St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville to be under the care of a Heart Failure Specialist.  We are currently consulting with the doctors/specialists here as well as seeking second opinions to be sure Spence gets exactly what he needs. 

We have been told this morning that Spence will be released from the hospital and allowed to home with a special vest that will monitor his heart activity until either his heart heals with medication or until he has a pace maker surgically implanted. 

Thanks to everyone for all the love, support, and prayers!  We can feel them!

Much love,
Angie Creasy

Greetings!

This site was created by friends of Spence & Angie Creasy, to provide a centralized location for updates on Spence's progress and healing, as well as a place for friends and family to send their prayers and encouragement back to them.

We also wanted to allow friends and family members the opportunity to support the family, financially, assisting with medical and everyday expenses while Spence is on the road to complete healing and recovery.

We know that our God is faithful and sovereign, and He continues to remind us that He has never stopped doing miracles!!

Thank you so much for your love, support, and especially your prayers!