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We had dinner last night with good friends of ours that are both nurses, one of which is a director of one of the clinicial specialities. (I was the token non-nurse at the table) Both of them have specialists on the hunt for me when I'm admitted. Now...here's the question. I'm a type II...

When I mentioned the valve stenosis prior to my deep cleaning, they IMMEDIATELY called my cardiologist. They didn't even prep me until they heard from her that it was ok to proceed. Personally, I would insist that they make the call. (or you could call as well)

(why did I read this string with less than 2 weeks to go?) Ei yi yi

Best of luck. Hope to hear how easy things were before mine.

Nancy - since my date keeps getting changed, I can totally relate to the waiting game. At this point, I can't get excited about it since everything is penciled in.......again. But if everything goes as planned, we'll have dueling AVRs on the 9th. Stay in touch.

Robin - welcome to the board. You'll find many caring people here who are/have been in the same boat you are. You are entitled to a 2nd opinion. If you want one - get it! But remember, you don't have to 'like' the Dr doing the surgery, you just have to trust him/her. Many times, other doctors...

I think we're going to having dueling valves. Best thoughts for you as well.

Soooooooooo.....the followup scope is Fri 2/3. AVR is penciled in for 2/9. Keep your fingers crossed.

OK - HOME! Got 2 units of blood. Hopefully this is IT! I'll have a retest in 2 weeks and then.....AVR.

Set back. During the endoscopy today they found a bleeding ulcer. In the hospital overnight for observation. Apparently getting a transfusion. Surgery on hold for 2tonight weeks. Blech

Colonoscopy/endoscopy tomorrow. AVR is still set for Tues 1/24. Excitement prevails..................not!

Thanks everyone for the support. The stress level here is MAJORLY high. On top of the surgery and now the GI issue, there's big stress at my job and at my partner's job. I ended up leaving work early today because I felt awful. ANYWAY - there was a posting somewhere about what music the...

When I walked into the set from Star Trek (the cath lab), everyone was really nice. They all introduced themselves. (I'm Sue, I'm the nurse, I'm Bill, the assistant and so on) I looked at them and said 'I'm Dave. I'm your patient'. silence. BIG laughs. You'll do great.

Vent away Marc. You got ears here. I'm freaking out over a colonoscopy/endoscopy combo on Friday (AVR scheduled for Tues) I'm more scared over Fri than Tues.

It's official - colonoscopy AND endoscopy on Friday. Lovely.......just lovely.

yotfix - let's chat about that nurse issue for a minute. Nurses, on the whole are your best friends. They do more work than the doctor and, in many cases, keep the doctors 'honest' by questioning orders. However, there are a few bad apples out there. My partner is an ER nurse and I can tell you...

People, people, people. I need good vibes. NOW I may have a GI bleed and a potential colonscopy next week. NOT HAPPY!!!!!

CRAP! My date is now Tues 1/24. Must repysch myself.

Along with making sure you have a continuation of coverage, I'd put learning about insurance and policies that affect you as a top priority. You WILL need to have an understanding of this, and the sooner you start to gain knowledge, the better. You might want to consider talking to your...

(is thinking now he shouldn't have read this string 2 weeks before AVR) I wish you all the best.