Mitralic valve repair/replacement

[shana23]

Times almost up !!!2 more days

Times almost up !!!2 more days

Hi Dave,
Nice to meet you.I've lived in Italy for the last 31 years came over in high school and later meet my future husband.Why do you come to Milan????Business???Next time you come get in touch.I go in to the hospital this Wednesday March 12th and my operation is on March 14th ugh!!!!Wanted a bio-valve but my cardiologist thinks a mech would be better as i most probably will have a problem of fibrilation as my atrio(sp) is big so I would have to do coumadin all the same so he thinks it's wiser for me to have a mech and not have to have surgery again.Hopefully the surgeon will beable to repair but he's not sure untill he goes in there.Once I'm out of the hospital I'll let all of you know...don't worry.Thanks for you responce,Shana

 

[Nancy]

Hi Shana-

I want to wish you the very best surgical result possible. You'll do just fine, and I hope someone can let us know how things went.

So Bon Voyage and smooth sailing, and we'll all be here waiting to hear about you and your shiny new heart.

 

[ddarsch]

The best for you

The best for you

Everything will go wonderful for you this week. Let's take all of my positive thoughts with your positive thoughts, and then add all the wonderful wishes of your family and everyone that you know. The result is tons of thoughts to bring you through this week with the best results possible.

When you are up in the mood over the next few weeks, drop me a line. I will be in Milan again in September.

Dave

 

[shana23]

positive vibs

positive vibs

Thanks Dave I'll just pull all those positive vibs together and all will be great.Do get in touch when you are next in Italy I'm just outside of Florence.Thanks for all the "goodness".I'll let you all know how it went ...till the next,Shana

 

[pillarpaul]

Shana,

It was nice to talk to you during the chat session today. As one who will be there just a few weeks after you, stay focused on the good things. All of these good folks have convinced me of that. And some day I hope we can meet at the Ufizi Gallery (one of my dream places to visit).

Paul

 

[Johnny Stephens]

You'll do great!

You'll do great!

Hello Shana, I just wanted to chime in here and add to the best wishes that are being sent your way. You're almost there...

 

[Granbonny]

Hi Shana

Hi Shana

Well, it must be Monday there..Times flys by and I want to wish you the very best. I KNOW you will be just fine..I will be Post-op 1 year in another 2 weeks...Today, I let my age 10 year old take me for a long drive in golf cart Him driving..boy was it fun. Over the hills and thru the woods.. Felt like a age 16 year old and I'm age 62 Know you will be riding that horse again soon. I raised Arabians for 25 years. Love thoses horses. Post soon. Bonnie

 

[terry40]

Shana

Shana

I under stand the fear, I'm 4 & 1/2 months post-op with a mechanical mitral valve, I kept myself so busy pre-surgery I didn't have much time to fret, I had 3 pages of "to do" lists. My family thought I was lossing it, but it was my way of dealing with the situation.

I cried post-surgery, just to release all the stress built-up, I do that all the time react after the problem is resolved, but I always felt better after a good cry.

My positive thoughts and prayers will be with you,

Terry40

 

[tlhudson]

Shana,

I just want to wish you the best and a speedy recovery. You'll do fine. I celebrate my four month anniversary the 11th.

See you on the other side of the mountain. You'll be in my prayer the 14th.

 

[shana23]

thanks for the support

thanks for the support

Thank you all pillar,granbonny,terry40,tlhudson and who ever I might have forgotten I know you will understand.Just want to tell you all that WHEN they put me to sleep I'll be thinking of all you wonderful people and KNOW that you all have made the difference for me and how I'm approching this operation.ThanksYes I've kepted very busy too and that is what has helped me get along till now without pills.This morning I'm off for a relaxing masagge by a french naturopata and in the afternoon I'm off to say good bye to my horse and "horse around" a bit there at the stall then friends are coming over after dinner and....tomorrow I'm off.So between phone calls and getting ready I'm very busy Thanks Shana

 

[hensylee]

Dear Shana - guess you have horsed around with your beloved pony by now and are ready to be off for your trek up the mountain. Please believe that we are praying for you and know that all will be well. We hold our collective breaths til we know our heart buddy is over the top. GODSPEED

 

[shana23]

good vibres

good vibres

Hi thank you all...I've got good vibres about my operation and you all have really made the difference.You'll be in my thoughts as they roll me down to the operatingroom....if "they"(you all) can do it so can I.Thanks and as soon as I can get to the computer I'll let you know how it went.Just an hour to go and then I leave for the hospital.Shaking but confident,Shana Arriverderci!|!!ciao a presto,un baccio a tutti!!!!ok lets see if you all can translate that for when I get back lol lol see you soon

 

[Nancy]

My Italian's a lot rusty--but could it mean:

A quick goodbye and a kiss to all

 

[ddarsch]

Hope all is well

Hope all is well

Shana:

I hope that all went well. I will be in Milan in Septemeber - if you live near to Milan and are up to a visit from a fellow heart surgery patient, please let me know.

Best wishes to you

 

[shana23]

Hi ddarsh,Thanks for your reply yes I'm doing well now after many set backs that I thought"I was the only one"till I found out we are many with the same post operation problems ...fibrilation ect...I'm starting now to really appreciate my "new" heart as I'm feeling great.Now to your question I'm in Florence about 3 hours away from Milan if you can get down would love to meet you.All my best,Shana
P.S. hope your doing well

 

[fyrfytr]

Hey Shana,
Welcome to the site. Just know that you are not the only one who was scared. I know I was and I am a firefighter! When I was ready for my surgery on 4/21/03 I put myself in the hands of the Lord and let him to his thing. You will be surprised at how well you will feel after the surgery. Just keep praying. Know that you have a lot of people here that are thinking of you and praying for you. Keep us posted.

Dave

Keep your fires small!
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Surgery: 4/21/03
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
AVR, with a St. Jude Mechanical Valve
Heart Center of the Rockies

 

[ddarsch]

Glad to hear from you

Glad to hear from you

Shana:

It was nice to hear from you, and I am glad that the procedure went well and you are feeling good - life is precious.

If I can get to Florence I will, but either way, I will contact you at the end of the summer - I am off to the USA for the summer


Regards, Dave

(ddarsch = Dave Darsch)