After receiving a new medication and an electric shock to the heart, the heart has returned to its normal rhythm. However during the observation afterwards, I had symptoms of shortness of breath and feeling unwell. And water was collecting in my lungs.
Tests showed that my normal heart’s pumping power had decreased from 55% (which is within normal range) down to 38% which was not expected, and is below normal. Fearing that the heart muscle may be enlarged and damaged, they have ordered an MRI, which was done this morning. At this point they’re not sure if the heart is damaged or not. The rhythm is normal but the efficiency is below normal.
Given all the above, Dr. Demopulos said we are not anticipating any permanent heart damage, and that the declining heart rate could very well be related to my having been in atrial fibrillation for more than a year. He is hopeful that through careful monitoring of the heart, and the introduction of new heart medicines, I can recover normal heart rate.
They will continue observing me in the hospital until at least Monday afternoon.
I’m scheduled to fly to Detroit and Baltimore on the 23rd, for two weeks of talks. Please pray for me, that the Lord will give me the strength needed to carry out this missionary trip.
With love in Christ,
Abbot Tryphon
Father bless,
Our unworthy prayers are with you and the doctors involved.
May God’s healing mercies be upon you.
Many prayers —
You will be in my prayers Abbot Tryphon. Please keep me in yours.
Praying in earnest for you! May God grant you His grace in abundance and restoration of health.
Thanks for updates, Abbot. We are eager to hear of your progress. We will continue to pray fervently for God’s healing grace on body and soul. Believe and have no doubt!
All our love and all His blessings, Ken
In my heart and prayers Father….???
You are in my thoughts Fr. Tryphon. I have prayed for you and trust God is working according to His plans. He has His ways of showing us a different way, not the way we would choose, so much of the time. As Jesus said, I am the way, rest well knowing you are not alone in the journey. Looking forward to hearing of your full recovery. Spring is here!
Praying for swift recovery.
Prayers continue for your improved health and a speedy recovery. Godspeed!
Thank you for the update. My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you. God is good!!!
Please know you have my unworthy prayers.
All our prayers are with you and the doctors God Bless you
Continued prayers, Father.
Father,
May the One who created your heart, who loves you with an everlasting love, bring peace and healing to you, body, mind and spirit.
Continuing in prayer,
Pastor Jeff Tomlinson
Baltimore, MD
Thank you for the update.
You have my continued prayers. I hope you will soon be feeling well.
Any chance this could be pulmonary hypertension? I had somewhat similar symptoms and after a lot of time and tests, that was diagnosed.
With the help of St. John Maximovich, Wonder-Worker of Shangai and San Francisco and St. Nicholas Velimirovich prayers may God heals your heart, to beat normally for many, many years. Health, and spiritual joy to you and your synodia.
Lord have mercy!
Of course my prayers are with you!
Rachael Muratore from St. Nicholas in Saratoga
Prayers for your hear to return to normal
Prayers for your heart to return to normal and for you speedy return home
In our prayers. God grant you many more years. Blessed lent, Father.
We’ll continue to pray!
I pray for God to heal you quickly, Father Tryphon. Be at peace and be rested. Hammie will wonder where you are!!!
I have been praying for you every day and will continue to do so. May God bless you and restore your Heart beat to normal.
God speed on your recovery!
Fr. David
We have missed this week as you wife & I listen to your word every morning following breakfast. Believe we are close age so can relate to some of the challenges. We will be praying for you dailly.
Fr Paul Emmick
Please disregard – too many errors to correct – we will pray
Thank you for the somewhat positive update
Lord have Mercy! You are in my prayers Father. I too have heart problems.
This relieves my mind. It sounds as if our beloved Abbot Tryphon is receiving excellent care and has made some progress. Prayers continue!
Love from a faithful reader from Grand Rapids, Michigan
Our Prayers are with you. May God bless you and keep you for many years.
George and Renee Jabbour from down under.
Thoughts and prayers for strength my friend.
I am praying for you Father. It sounds like you are in good hands.
Wish you best. Will pray.
Dear Abbot Tryphon,
I am praying for your quick recovery. I hope you can make the trip to Detroit. I am from Michigan, but working in California for the next month so I won’t be able to hear your talk in Detroit.
May God grant you a full and speedy recovery and safe travels.
Mary Brown
Father Tryphon,I just wanted to write you to encourage you to stay strong and to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you have a complete and quick recovery.
God Bless,
Eugenia
Continued prayers and love in Christ..
Welcome back! As always we continue pray fo you and everyone at All Merciful Savior Monastery.
With much love and prayers,
Da Bootsies
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you, and we take comfort – and rest assured – from the fact that everything good is according to the Will of God – especially those of us who serve Him with all our heart and soul. Your Inspired and Inspiring Wisdom and Love has reached so many souls throughout the world, and will continue to do so for as long as our Most Beloved Lord and Master Wills. May He grant you the Strength to endure this current ordeal, and if it be according to His unique Plan for you, may you soon be granted full health, so that you may continue your Labours of Love for His Glory, Honour and Worship. With Love in Christ, Marguerite Paizis, Republic of South Africa
Father Bless,
Just letting you know that you are still in my prayers and that I am thinking of you often. Your blog has helped me a lot and you have been very inspirational in my Orthodox faith in the last 7 or 8 months. Thank you Father, please rest and be well.
Prayers for you, Dear One, for optimum health and at a quick rate so that you can fulfill your mission.
God’s Peace,
Chris
Father Tryphon.I will be praying for you that the lord strengthens and heals your heart so that you can continue to do his work . Sending you my love and support.Father forgive me and pray for me as well .Lord Jesus Christ son of God have mercy on me a sinner. Maggie Medina
Father Abbot Be assured of my prayers for God’s Blessing upon you and His all healing powers! May the Lord Bless You and Keep You now and forevermore!
May the Lord grant you the strength to do His holy will.
Get well God Bless ?
Dear Father Abbot Tryphon,
My prayers are with you! Please get well!
In Christ,
stephen
I will offer my fast today for you.
You’re in my regular prayers Abbot Tryphon.
I hope that you are given more time to promote service to GOD by one’s own example.
Best regards,
Sinisa Orolic
May the lord God be with you.
I so enjoy your podcasts of the Morning Offering that I bought your book to read them often as well. God’s mercy and strength for your health.
Forgive, Nancy Mc Fadden,
Oregon City, OR