Back from Pre-Admission Testing

[mamanordy]

I am feeling so much better having spent time with the anesthesiologist, Cardiac nurse and cardiac rehab people. They answered so many questions and were so nice about it all. A man from Mended Hearts was there, he had OHS 17 yrs ago. He helped with some of my fears also.

They had us watch a short video of what to expect on the day of surgery, after, etc. They have you start cardiac rehab in the hospital the day after surgery!

Hope everyone is having a beautiful day!

Debbi

 

[Mentu]

Debbi, it is surprising how much better one feels after you get to talk with the people who are going to help you through surgery and the start of your recovery. I don't remember much of my days in the ICU but I do remember sitting up for the first time and later standing next to my bed while I still had all the equipment attached. The first walk out of the recovery room was exhausting but it felt good to be moving and each walk seemed to be better. A few days later on my first morning home it was even nicer to walk outside. I hope all goes well for you.

 

[hall]

Glad you got to visit the hospital and it helped ease the anxiety. What hospital are you going to?

 

[Duffey]

It's good to read that some of your concerns have been lessened.

 

[mamanordy]

I will be at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati Oh.
I did feel so much better. Obviously with tomorrow being the big day, today I am having a lot of stress and anxiety. But I vow to keep busy until I get to bed tonight. Tonight will be tough, it will be the last time I see my 3 yr old grandson until I get home, that will be hard. But I am going to try to be strong for all of my family, as they are so worried now as it is.

 

[COLLEEN S]

Prayers going out to you. Hope your surgery is uneventful and you are on the road to recovery soon!