It’s been a while since our last update but the inactivity in Theo’s life has been essentially limited to this blog only. He has been doing great since his Glenn surgery at the end of last summer and is on the move as much as ever these days.
As a quick reminder, there are two main things Theo’s doctors have been watching over the last 12 months: (1) the force of his heart pumping and (2) the amount of blood flow to his left lung. Fortunately, Theo’s heart is back to normal strength and is pumping as strong as it needs to. Unfortunately, he may not be getting as much blood to his left lung as his doctors would like to see.
Low blood flow to a lung can result in poor growth of that lung and the pulmonary artery the brings blood to it, and a lower than desirable blood oxygen level. To make sure this is addressed in Theo well in advance of the next (and hopefully last) surgery he has planned for some time in 2021, we are back in Boston for what should be a quick catheterization procedure scheduled for tomorrow morning.
While the doctors don’t know exactly what will need to get done, if anything, until they are able to take a look inside the blood vessels around Theo’s heart, it is likely that they will place something — either a stent or a “balloon” — in Theo’s left pulmonary artery to try to increase blood flow to his left lung.
We’ll update the blog as we know more, but thoughts, prayers and good vibes for the little man are always appreciated!
Two and Three Quarters Full 
On Wed, Aug 26, 2020 at 2:38 PM Two and Three Quarters Full wrote:
> > Thanks so much for the update! Know Theo will do well with the next > procedure as he is such a strong lil guy! We will be praying for all of > you! Love you guys! Larr and Wendy > > > > > Brian Becker posted: ” > It’s been a while since our last update but the inactivity in Theo’s life > has been essentially limited to this blog only. He has been doing great > since his Glenn surgery at the end of last summer and is on the move as > much as ever these days. > > > > > > > > As ” > > > >
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Thanks for the update. We were wondering why Teddy needed a procedure when your mom told us about your trip to Boston, and now we know! It was great to see the pictures of Teddy. I can’t believe how long the pandemic has kept us apart. Teddy is certainly getting bigger and if it is possible, even cuter! His great-grandma prays for him every night.
We both apologize to Meaghan for not getting cards and gifts to her in time for her birthday. They will be coming as soon as I can get out shopping.
Love you, Grandma and Sharon
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Thinking of you three with much love and good vibes!!! Thanks for the update!!!
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Thoughts, prayers great vibes and much love are being sent to the three of you. Remember, we are close by if you need anything!!
Go get ’em, Little Roar Theodore!!!
Deb, Geoff, Matt, Kirby, Ben and Erin….and, of course, Jack!!
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Michael & I are so thankful to read about dear Theo. We absolutely keep him and his beautiful family in our prayers. We pray for his medical team & ask that they are able to do whatever needs to be done tomorrow!
Thank you very much for your updates!❤️
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As he has numerous times in the past, Theo will pull through with greater strength. We love you and we love Theo.
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Hello. Thank you for the update. It’s always good to hear your news. We are so glad that you have excellent medical follow along for little Theo. I hope we will be able to catch up with you in all in Boston one day. Stay well! Kathy and Vince
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Thanks for the update. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Theo. Safe travels and a speedy recovery. Love you, Gary and Bernadette
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