Hemorrhage Means Ross Procedure Postponed

[Nancy]

Oh my gosh-

What a terrible experience. I am so sorry you had to deal with such a problem.

The human body is remarkable in its ability to get over the most difficult problems, as long as you get the immediate care that you need.

One Hematologist told me that it takes about three weeks to a month for new blood cells to be "born", grow up and be old enough to do their work. It's a cute analogy that I never forgot. So the time frame you were told was right on. You'll be in good shape then and OK for the scalpel.

Best wishes

 

[marky]

My goodness Stretch!! So sorry to hear all of the complications you have endured!
I agree by the time you have OHS.. It will be a pc. of cake!
Now Rest, eat well and take the time and get strong and healthy so you are ready for the big day!!

 

[mtkayak]

Man, sorry to hear that! That had to be an terrible experience. Glad to hear your doing better and that your still with us. Sounds like you found a great surgeon as well.

I guess that kinda experience has swayed you towards a tissue valve now?

 

[hensylee]

I have wondered where you are. Your posts are always so interesting. Welcome back to the world.

As you say, when we see the possibility of those 'gates' ahead of us, we come out of it with a whole different appreciation about life and what it means.

When I was just 11 I had a nose hemmorhage that nearly ended my life. I couldn't stand at all and was in bed for a whole month. Missed a lot of school. It changed the life of my family and I didn't even realize it - til I grew up.

 

[StretchL]

I guess that kinda experience has swayed you towards a tissue valve now?

No, I'm still going for the Ross, with the tissue as a backup.

I was never hip on the warfarin therapy required by the mechanicals, and, I must say, this experience only reinforced my desire to stay away from it.

 

[PJmomrunner]

Yikes! Stretch, I wondered if you were off photographing cliff climbers in Ukraine or something, but I never imagined THIS! Knock off the drama already! You're scaring people here! It's no surprise that hemorrhoids should be a PITA, but this is ridiculous!

I am sorry you had such a mortality slap in the face and I'm glad you are on the mend. Do take care.

 

[CathyK.]

Stretch,
I was missing you also. Hang in there. No more drama now, okay? I too, was ready to schedule a date and got postponed. It must be for a reason! Good luck in the next month! Keep us posted on you and your health.

 

[sylviayasgur]

hi stretch,
how horrible! i haven't been here for a day or so and just read your post....
i'm so sorry you had to deal with that. especially at this time.
BUT... you're doing better now, you'll heal, be stronger, and when you are, your body will be able to handle the surgery.

guess we'll have to wait to meet until december then.
take it easy, rest up, eat well, and let us know how you're doing, ok?
get strong and be well,
sylvia