going under in a week !

[coach]

first i would like to thank everyone for all the help u have given. you have truely been a blessing. i go in and have this old av out and a new on-x put in. im 54 and feel like 80 right now . cant wait . going to piedmont hosp. here in atlanta,,, and seem to have a great doc, dr. john gott. he loves the on-x ! he does not seem to know much about the testing of no or low comidum .
he was blown away all i have learned from my buddys hear online. so again, thank you , just dont want to wake with tube, i have warned them all ! hope it works.
you know its kind of cool knowing you are going to cross over on the other side for awhile . thanks coach rice

 

[Freddie]

Hey there Coach, when is your surgery date? Just so we can keep the light on for you.

 

[Superbob]

Okay, Coach, after you've done this, you will feel like 34, not 54 or 80. I had my turn at valve and root replacement at age 63 and I am now very active again. On Bikini Patrol again (observing, not wearing)

I, too, was very worried about waking up with the vent. Many find it's out by the time they wake up. But mine was in because I was slow to recover oxygen intake, and you know what: It wasn't a problem. The nurses in the ICU were great. It came out pretty soon, while I was aware but still foggy. And I needed it -- just go with the flow and let it do the work.

All blessings to you. Look forward to hearing more leading up to your surgery and after you are over here on the other side.

Cheers...

 

[Bina]

coach, take this week to relax.....best wishes.

 

[netmiff]

Coach, you absoutely have to let us know how it goes - we worry. We will all be there with you in spirit, cheering you on !

Check out the OnX link at the top of this page, it may lead to info on how to find out about how to get into the low-warfarin trials. I'm not sure, so check it out

 

[zipper2]

All the best Coach and we will all be with you through surgery
it's a good feeling knowing the wait is soon over with.

zipper2 (DEB)

 

[CThrock]

Coach, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us updated when you can and spend this week doing things that you normally don't do.
God Bless!

 

[dl_mooney]

Best wishes,Good choice on the OnX valve.Sure this week will go by fast, RELAX,,I know its difficult.This valvereplacement.com cant be beat, its the best.

 

[COLLEEN S]

The surgery itself is easier if you have Trust in your doctor, Faith in God, and Hope for the future! God Bless

 

[Ross]

first i would like to thank everyone for all the help u have given. you have truely been a blessing. i go in and have this old av out and a new on-x put in. im 54 and feel like 80 right now . cant wait . going to piedmont hosp. here in atlanta,,, and seem to have a great doc, dr. john gott. he loves the on-x ! he does not seem to know much about the testing of no or low comidum .
he was blown away all i have learned from my buddys hear online. so again, thank you , just dont want to wake with tube, i have warned them all ! hope it works.
you know its kind of cool knowing you are going to cross over on the other side for awhile . thanks coach rice

Whats the date so I can add you to the calendar and make you official?

 

[coach]

im out , god bless all , and will post in morning ,need energy !!!!!

im out , god bless all , and will post in morning ,need energy !!!!!

see ya in morning

 

[netmiff]

short, but sweet to hear from you, coach ! post in post-surgery when you can get back on . . .

 

[Dale]

Best wishes Coach - you will feel WONDERFUL once you get past the initial recovery -- hang in there! It is a renewal not offered to everyone.

Dale

 

[bookjp]

Coach the tube was my big worry also.Glad to say I have no memory of it at all.I'm almost five months post-op with no problems at all.Good-luck to you.