2 days to go until AVR

[AaronB]

It's really starting to hit home what is about to happen this Wednesday boy am I nervous! I have a lot of family and friend support but I still feel that incredible feeling of dread building in the pit of my stomach. I guess the my big worry is my children seeing me in the hospital and what they must be feeling. Unfortunately my ex wife has been little help with my 9 year old thinking it is not important for him to be their with my family when I am allowed visitors. This site was been a wonderful with all the information and hearing people in thier own words describe what we all will go through. They say I have the best valve man in Kansas city MO so ready or not!

 

[Phyllis]

Best of luck Aaron,
Try to have some post for you after you climb the mountain. We will all be waiting to hear your success story!

 

[Glenda]

Aaron, you will be in my prayers. Please have someone post for you to let us know how you are.

 

[countryboy]

Happy Thoughts

Happy Thoughts

My AVR was 10/22/04 and I spent this afternoon clearing brush. Felt good to do something physical. You will be fine and feel much better afterwards. My prayers and thoughts will be with you.

God Bless,

Bobby

 

[tobagotwo]

This is the worst part, the waiting. If you're fortunate, the Immense Calm will overtake you tomorrow or the next morning. It is a point where you simply pull back and watch, peaceful, accepting and calm. Real zen. I hope you get to experience that.

And I'll bet that feeling in the pit of your stomach isn't just for the kids. If you aren't scared, you aren't human. The odds are really great, though, and you'll be able to enjoy everything so much better afterwards.

I'll have you in my thoughts on Wednesday, and what I know you'll be going through. While each surgery, hospital stay, and recovery is different in some way, we all share most of the procedures in common, and much of the mental trauma as well.

Best wishes,

 

[KathyH]

Good Luck Aaron. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for Wednesday.Once you get to the hospital everything will move along like clockwork and then when you wake up you will be releived to know it is over. Waiting is definately the worst! Keep us posted.
Kathy H

 

[Sherry]

My best wishes are with you, Aaron. I'm sorry your family situation is difficult right now. You sure don't need that. Please have someone post on the forum when you're out of surgery.

 

[Abbanabba]

All the best Aaron, I'll be sending positive thoughts your way on Wednesday.

Anna : )

 

[Jewel]

Best Wishes to You

Best Wishes to You

I saw your name (the same as my 4 year old son Aaron Henry) and I had to reply to tell you I can relate - I don't want my kids to be sad about "mommy being sick." I have to chase that thought away often. I, too, am in the waiting period for a bicuspid aortic valve (no date set). So I will be sending my best wishes out to Aaron on Wednesday and eagerly awaiting your story....

 

[Mary]

Aaron,
Good luck and God Speed.

 

[buschlight]

Best of luck, Aaron, I'll be thinking of you on Wednesday.

 

[inlaguna]

Aaron,

I certainly agree that the waiting is the hardest part. You will be up and running before you know it. I am exactly 6 weeks post op and I"m going back to work tomorrow.......not sure if I am happy about that or not.

Best of luck!

Dan

 

[dawnwit15]

Best Wishes!

Best Wishes!

Aaron:
I agree with Kathy H., waiting is definitely the worst. The worst is almost over. I will be praying for you tomorrow. Everything with be fine. Think of it this way, good time of the year to have surgery, you won't miss out on any fun summer activites. Think ahead to the future months and a full recovery, it's what will get you through the next few weeks. Godspeed!!
Dawn

 

[M&M]

Good Luck Aaron - I hope everything goes super and just think about how much better your going to feel once you get over the surgery. It is so wonderful to do the things I couldn't do.. Be patient and keep your chin up..
Waiting is the worse.. really the worse.

Remember as you said: You've got the "best" valve man in Kansas City.. Keep that thought..

Best Wishes
Marilyn (runner)

 

[Jan]

Hi Aaron

I just want to say you will be in my thoughts as you face your surgery

Be positive remember keep smiling, but no sneezing !!!

regards

Jan

 

[geebee]

Aaron,
Sending you hugs & good wishes. Best of luck.
Smiles,
Gina

 

[Eowyn Rose]

All the best my thoughts will be with you.

I have a nine a year old and a 13 year old boy.
My 13 year old choose to vistit me hours after the operation. Although he knew what to expect it still hit him hard. He felt much better seeing me on day 3 when i was able to look after myself. My nine year old choose not to visit me until a day before i went home. He just could not bear to see me weak.
I did phoned home every day just to let them know that Mum is doing fine.

I worried about my children, how they will take it, but in hindsight they did much better then i did.

I am sorry about your family situation. I think your Child will be fine if he sees you in hospital or not, but you both might be really happy to hear each other voices at the phone.
Now it is time to look after yourself with the same care as you would give to your child.
The 2 hours before the operation you probablly get some preoperation medication. They did wonders for me.

By for now
Eowyn Rose

 

[Toronto Guy]

Wishing Aaron a Speedy Recovery

Wishing Aaron a Speedy Recovery

Hi Aaron

I'll be thinking of you on Wednesday

All the best

You will be amazed at how quickly you'll recover

It's much less scarier when viewed through the rear window

Phil

 

[JAMES W]

Good Luck..man

Good Luck..man

Aaron,

Good Luck On Your Trip Up And Over The Mtn....We'll Be Waiting For You On The Other Side....Good Thoughts Your Way....Be Safe

 

[Gemma]

Hi Aaron,
Sending positive thoughts your way - not sure if you might even be in surgery as I write.
Hope that your son is able to visit or phone, if not straight away, then at least a day or two after your surgery as Eowyn Rose suggested.
Good luck! And if you read this after you get home - remember the vr.com mantra, WALK, BREATHE, NAP!
Gemma.