Getting ready to go

[jenlynn72]

Hi everyone,

My husband and I leave tomorrow morning for Mayo Clinic. I can't believe it's happening aleady!! I will have the battery of tests all day on Tuesday and then mitral valve replacement on Wednesday.

I am feeling surprisingly calm right now, that might change once we hit the road. I just want to be done with this, for the rest of my life. No more surgeries. I pray to God this is it.

I don't think I can even begin to tell you all how much this site has helped me through the last six weeks. When I had my first replacement surgery at ten yrs., it really felt like I was the only one. I never had anyone to talk to that was just like me, and knew what it felt like to go through something like that. This time, it has been so much easier because of all of you. I can have questions answered immediately and talking with those of you that have recently had surgery (Bill, Jacque, Lee, Bryan, Kathy H, etc.) has helped me to prepare. I now know that there are people out there just like me all over the world, from Australia to Israel to Ireland.

I will probably send a little post on Monday or Tuesday before I go in. My husband or sister will let you all know how the surgery went. This web site is wonderful. Thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart!

And Good Luck to Daniel, April, and Ronda! I will say a prayer for you.

 

[SJJ]

Jen,
It won't be long now before the surgery is behind you and you're well on the road to recovery. I definitely think the knowledge, information and support you have gained here in the last six weeks will sustain you over the next several days and weeks. Just remember that we're all behind you and looking forward to having you back, so don't dawdle! Best of luck!
Sue

 

[Ross]

It'll really hit home when you go to enter the doors at Mayo. Would you like for me to send some of the boys to make sure you carry this through?

I'll be awaiting the all new and improved Jenlynn when it's all done!

 

[Brian]

I agree Jen,
Before long and it won't be long now, it'll all be behind you, and the weeks and months leading up to this will seem like a blur. After I was discharged, it felt like I should have been talking about someone else instead of myself. I kept thinking..wasn't this supposed to be a lot more severe on me than it was? Modern technology and the great people that are out there to help you get through it are what makes it so much easier.
My very best wishes and all the best to you and your family...eat LOTS of icecream..LOL.. I didn't, I only had two shakes in 6 days..LOL.. watching my boyish figure..

Good Luck ,
Brian

 

[Nancy]

Hi Jen-

Wishing you all the best as you go for surgery. You'll be fine. We'll be waiting to hear how things went. Talk to you later. God Bless.

 

[Raverlaw]

Jen,

We got back from our vacation just in time! Best wishes to you for a good result and speedy recovery. I know you have the right attitude and the personal strength to see it through. I will be praying for you and will keep you in my thoughts this week. Can you have your husband post for you so that we all know how you're doing?

 

[Christina L]

Jen,

You are a brave young gal - I can tell by your posts. You will be in ALL of our thoughts and prayers. You are going to be fine and soon you will be months out from surgery and feeling so great physically and so thankful - with such a wisdom that most young women your age will never know. Life will be so good for you.

On the day of your surgery you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Godspeed!!

Christina L.

 

[KathyH]

Hi Jen, Just wanted to tell you good Luck again before you leave tomorrow. I am glad you are feeling that calm, it is so good to know it will all be behind you soon. I am already 16 days post op and it seems like yesterday I was just going in. Each day I feel alittle more normal and you be be there soon too. All the Best to you! I will have you in my prayers.
Kathy H

 

[Glenda]

Jen, I've told you before but want to tell you again. You will be at the top of my list. With your attitude you will be just fine. Be sure and have someone post for you to let us all know how you are doing.

 

[danielgilboa]

Hi Jen,
As you probably know, Daniel is after his surgery and doing just fine. He asked me to write you and let you know that you are in his thoughts. We both wishing you good luck and waiting to hear you did it!!!
Yochy (Daniel wife).

 

[dawnwit15]

Best Wishes

Best Wishes

Jenlynn
Your in my thoughts and prayers for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. We're all with you and are wishing the best for you.
Dawnwit15

 

[fyrfytr]

Jen,
You are just about over the top of the mountain, I hope everything goes Great for you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Take Care

 

[labguides]

Jenlynn,
Sure will be thinking about you. Do have someone post after your surgery as we will all be waiting to hear how surgery went. I agree, that this board is a "life saver" when it comes to knowledge and emotional support.

 

[Marge]

Take care, Jen. I know you are WELL PREPARED. See you back here very soon!

 

[Granbonny]

Good Luck, Jen

Good Luck, Jen

You will do great....Let us hear soon. Bonnie

 

[danielgilboa]

Hi,
Sorry! I wrote you in the wrong place. Anyway, we'll be thinking of you. Waitig to comper...Be strong you are almost there!
Yochy

 

[Bryan B]

Hi Jen,

I've been away for a few days, but I'm guessing you are probably in la la land in the ICU right now. I hope the surgery went great and hope to hear from you or a loved one soon.

 

[punkin32180]

Jen... I hope things go well for u as I am sure they will... YOu are young just like me and will heal FAST and be back on your way to feeling good again. I am just 2 months post op as of yesterday and I feel great. My chest doesnt even hurt at all in the morning anymore. I hope u have a great experience and just know we are all preaying for u and please have somoene post us and let us knwo what how things go... My prayers are with u... GOOD LUCK!!
Jaque

 

[Mark Wagner]

Hi Jen. I hope and pray things are going well. We are all waiting to hear from you on this side of the mountain. This mountain is not that big ... well find you!

Mark

 

[xtremlee]

Good luck Jen.
Your gonna be fine. Like most say looking back it starts to be a blur.