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[WayneGM]

Sorry to hear about the delay. I know the frustration....I was informed of a two week delay later in the same day that I was at the hospital for my pre-admission. I was bumped for somebody in more medical need so I can understand that, but the rest of the delay was because my surgeon was going out of town so he couldn't fit me in any sooner.

 

[Jkm7]

My first OHS was emergent so I was the person who took a scheduled patient's spot in the OR. Even though I was going to the OR direct from CICU, my nurse told me that I could still be brought back up and my surgery cancelled if there was someone more urgent than me.

I had my surgery the day scheduled.

Fast forward four years and I learn I need a valve repair/replacement and through all the stress of waiting for my date to arrive, I kept remembering the nurse saying 'I could still be cancelled'.

I calmed myself by remembering I was once the emergency and was grateful to have had my surgery in time to help me.

If I had to give up my spot the second time around to someone who needed it more than I, hopefully I would 'pay it forward' and be understanding.

As it turned out, I went as scheduled.

Good luck. Hold on. The wait really is the worst part.
Your date to go over the mountain is almost here.

 

[zipper2]

So you wont believe this. I get a call from the hospital saying that they have canceled my surgery for Tuesday and moved it to Thursday. Great two more days to think about it....... UHG

Guess someone who was worse than me checked in and stole my spot.

I'm so sorry about your delay and will keep you in my
prayers for Thursday,always a good reason this happens
stay positive and remember to post when able (we worry)

zipper2 (DEB)

 

[Anne K Sippit]

I guess I was lucky in that I had a detailed itinerary going into the final week. Wed, thur, Fri were the pre-testing days that included blood work, stress test and the angiogram (I had good arteries). Stayed overnight and had family memebers come in and we had an enjoyable week. Drove home for a day trip (cleaned out the fridge) and then back to have an enjoyable Sunday with the support team (my family). Then it was bright and early 5 am Monday I reported in. You will do fine. The wait is agonizing to all of us.

 

[Phyllis]

Sorry about the delay and I changed you on the calendar. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts on Thursday.

 

[ricks399]

Debby's right - the anticipation is way worse than the event. I didn't remember anything after going to the or until being wheeled out of icu. The whole thing was not near as bad as I thought it might be and you'll be surprised how fast recovery goes. Someone once said that we all spend too much time worrying about things that will never happen. So try and find some place you like to be (for me it was basking in the sun by a pool) or engage in some activity that gives you pleasure and enjoy being the center of attention and having your family feeling sorry for you. It won't last!

All the best for Thursday and try and stay positive - the odds are all heavily weighted in your favor!