Help Ann Recover from her Quadruple By-Pass

On Tuesday, August 4th, Ammie (Mom in Sinhala) went to an appointment, suspecting an arterial block, after experiencing shortness of breath during her daily Zumba class. However, the Doctor found multiple blocks, which would require a Quadruple By-Pass/Open Heart Surgery. 

The following morning, she was wheeled into the operating theater to undergo her intense procedure. We are happy to report that after some of the longest hours of our life, she emerged from a successful surgery! There were no complications, and now, Ammie has full blood flow!

Ammie is now recovering at the hospital, and is doing well! She has been sitting up, and even took her first steps; these are all HUGE milestones immediately after surgery!

We are simply amazed at Ammie's courage, entering a hospital during the reality of COVID. Due to the pandemic related precautions,  no one could be there with her for the test; no one could hold her hand or give her a hug; she couldn't see our faces when she emerged from her procedure. Despite being entirely isolated from her support network, she bravely soldiered on.

We have been working from afar to find the best care for Ammie so that her recovery is smooth and safe, and are now focused on arranging the best care for her once she leaves the hospital. During the first few days of her recovery, Ammie will need full time help to get around, make food, and monitor her recovery.  

Ammie has been in the throes of serious home repairs, and has not had an operating kitchen nor full access to her home since February. Because of this, we are renting a house for a few weeks, where we can establish a safe environment that allows us to quarantine from COVID, ample space for Ammie to do her physical therapy and peacefully rest, and a functional kitchen where we can prepare healthful food to nourish her during recovery.  

At this juncture, we know that there is a long journey ahead of Ammie. There will be lots of physical therapy. Some sessions will be covered by insurance but many won't. There will be a need for caretakers to help her at home until she is fully mobile. And the biggest hurdle: because of the extreme risks of Covid-19 to cardiac patients, we don't know when Ammie will be able to return to her classroom. 


Though Ammie is recovering quickly, there is a lot of work and uncertainty ahead of us, and with the new reality of Covid-19, many in Ammie's large network of friends and family won't be able to help or support in the ways they normally would. This is why we are humbly requesting help in other ways. 

We deeply appreciate all of your prayers, love, and offers of support. If you are able to, please donate what you can to aid a full and healthy recovery for her. As a Bright Smiling Soul, Ammie has cultivated so many amazing people, and she is fueled by the love you all have for her.


Thank You!!!


With Gratitude,
The Perera Family