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Hi Everyone,
It's Bon here and I want to thank all of you for your valuable information. It actually was the turning point as to if I would take ownership of this situaton or not. Fear is a killer, just as this condition is.
I considered at one point forgetting this surgery and just getting on with my life on a daily basis for what ever time I had. That was total denial so crippling.
After reading your wonderful responses I met with my surgeon this afternoon and feel a sense of relief from my appt.
I like him very much and trust what he has told me. He reviewed my medical records sent from the Cardiac Center and put everything on the table. What we think we have, and if something else shows up other than we see on the Echo's he will deal with it right then. Further tests will be done before the surgery,and I will have another meeting with him for any questions I think of. He spent a lot of time with me never making me feel rushed, just letting me know I could call him at anytime to talk. That is so important to me.
At this point I have pretty much decided the surgery will be done so I have a comfort level that I did not have before. He told me of several types of valves and suggested that I have (sorry I can't remember the name) but it was not the mechanical one. It would not require me to have medications that are needed after some surgerys.There is a possiblilty however, in 10-15yrs it may have to be replaced.
I am now starting to digest this new info, and the more positive thought process. It was impossible for me to get all the concerns I have on the table today, but I will get further questions on paper and present them to him.
When my appt. was winding down he saw I was a very organized person and cautioned me not to try and have everything perfect at home, work etc. before doing this. It just doesn't happen, there is always something that will prevent that day from happening if you let it.
Those were excellent words for me to hear since I was already thinking how much I had to accomplish before I could go in for the surgery. Getting everything in order, bills paid, dogs groomed, errands to make sure the house was in order. You guessed it, I won't be caught in that web.
I hope this ia a positive note for anyone that has yet to meet with their surgeon, I feel better now than I have for the past month with all the insanity that play in your head. Now it's just doing it. I just realized what a difference in stress level I am feeling now compared to 6hrs. ago when I met my Doctor.
Thanks again.
Bonbon
It's Bon here and I want to thank all of you for your valuable information. It actually was the turning point as to if I would take ownership of this situaton or not. Fear is a killer, just as this condition is.
I considered at one point forgetting this surgery and just getting on with my life on a daily basis for what ever time I had. That was total denial so crippling.
After reading your wonderful responses I met with my surgeon this afternoon and feel a sense of relief from my appt.
I like him very much and trust what he has told me. He reviewed my medical records sent from the Cardiac Center and put everything on the table. What we think we have, and if something else shows up other than we see on the Echo's he will deal with it right then. Further tests will be done before the surgery,and I will have another meeting with him for any questions I think of. He spent a lot of time with me never making me feel rushed, just letting me know I could call him at anytime to talk. That is so important to me.
At this point I have pretty much decided the surgery will be done so I have a comfort level that I did not have before. He told me of several types of valves and suggested that I have (sorry I can't remember the name) but it was not the mechanical one. It would not require me to have medications that are needed after some surgerys.There is a possiblilty however, in 10-15yrs it may have to be replaced.
I am now starting to digest this new info, and the more positive thought process. It was impossible for me to get all the concerns I have on the table today, but I will get further questions on paper and present them to him.
When my appt. was winding down he saw I was a very organized person and cautioned me not to try and have everything perfect at home, work etc. before doing this. It just doesn't happen, there is always something that will prevent that day from happening if you let it.
Those were excellent words for me to hear since I was already thinking how much I had to accomplish before I could go in for the surgery. Getting everything in order, bills paid, dogs groomed, errands to make sure the house was in order. You guessed it, I won't be caught in that web.
I hope this ia a positive note for anyone that has yet to meet with their surgeon, I feel better now than I have for the past month with all the insanity that play in your head. Now it's just doing it. I just realized what a difference in stress level I am feeling now compared to 6hrs. ago when I met my Doctor.
Thanks again.
Bonbon
The third came this past Thursday and was like icing on the cake for me. While I was at work and my wife was at home, we had phone conference with my surgeon. He took the time to answer all of our questions. I am now at the point I just want to get this over with. My surgery is scheduled for March 1st. However, it may be delayed due to a very stuborn sinus infection that not responded well to anything my primary doctor has prescribed. 
