My Surgeon Put my Name on his Schedule......

[Jkm7]

I'll have the pre-testing at Mass General on February 27, spend the night at a hotel in the city and surgery February 28.

He is hopeful he can do a repair.....so am I.

Hopefully the two weeks will go by quickly.

 

[Phyllis]

I put you on the calendar here too, so now it is official. We will be hoping for a repair right along with you. You are going to a great hospital and you will be fine!

 

[MaryC]

I was on the surgeon's schedule longer than 2 weeks and it seemed like forever. I continued working right up until 2 days before my surgery. The best thing you can do is not tell people you work with you will be having surgery.......they try to get their 'stuff' handled before you leave and all you can think about is your upcoming event!

Wishing you a successful surgery.

 

[zipper2]

jkm7 on the schedule hooray!!!!!!

jkm7 on the schedule hooray!!!!!!

so glad your one step closer to complete this and two weeks will go quickly and i like your positive additude. The 28th of Feb is a special day for me too in memory that way i will extra remember your surgery!!!!! extra prayers and thoughts go out daily. keep up positive additude....makes time fly by quicker as i always say look toward the sun the shadows fall behind.
all the best to Feb.28th

zipper2 sighning out

 

[cherbam]

Who did you end up getting for a surgeon?

 

[Jkm7]

Thanks for the good wishes.

Cherbam.... Dr. Alan Hilgenberg at Mass General did my first OHS and will do my valve surgery. We met with him yesterday and I feel a great deal of confidence being in his hands.....literally. I like everything about him. He has a very nice manner and his skill and experience are renowned.

 

[WayneGM]

I had my surgery on Feb 28th, too (in 2006). Take the time during the next two week to prepare your home for your recovery and have take some fun time, too. The weeks will fly by if you keep busy. Best wishes.

 

[Jkm7]

I have chosen to think a "Leap Day" Surgery is a good omen. A little something special about a 'special day' in my and my DH's life.

I have discovered in the last two or so days that what others have reported here seems to be common among many of us who are within 10-14 days of surgery.

Now that I have met with my surgeon and feel tremendous faith in him and know I have made the right choice;

Now that I have chosen which valve in the event repair is not possible;

Now that I have completed the major testing and all my doctors are in unanimous agreement about the information gleaned;

Now I am finding a peace about my pending surgery.

I won't pretend I am not still extremely stressed and nervous but I feel confident about the things over which I had some control......where to have the surgery, who to have do it and what valve would be my choice.

It is a beautiful day today and I am getting off the computer and intend to get out and enjoy the bright sun and clear blue sky.

I have been spending more time than usual here on VR but I suppose that is not that surprising. Who but you all understand the best?


DH and I will get through this just fine! I have chosen that is to be the way it will be!!!

A million thanks to you all.

 

[Phyllis]

Your attitude will carry you through this process well and we look forward to welcoming the new healthy you back. Please be sure to have someone post for you and Godspeed!

 

[Superbob]

Sounds like a good plan is coming together. Go out and enjoy this beautiful day. Whenever you need someone to talk to, we'll be here. Wishing you all the best on the 28th -- sounds like you're ready, with a great attitude.

 

[brd]

Attitude

Attitude

LOVE your attitude. I'll refer to your last past often when my courage starts to fail. I will be right behind you at MGH with Dr Vlahakes - probably mid-March.

Will be sending good thoughts and prayers your way.

Barbara

 

[cp172]

Hi Jkm7,

Sounds like you are prepared. You have my prayers for a smooth climb over the mountain. It is amazing how the process will go.

-I was given a shot to relax in the preop room and the next second heard my family telling me everything went fine.

-Make sure your loved ones know to talk to you even if you are still out.You may be able to hear them but be unable to open your eyes as I was. What a blessing it was to hear their voices.

-The tube down my throat was no issue. They pulled it while I was awake but still in a could careless state.

-Yes you will have some pain but that means you crossed the mountain.Take whatever pain medication they offer and the pain will go away. I tried to tough out the third day without any and that was a big mistake.

Enjoy the time prior to surgery. Don't spend it worrying one bit. Best wishes from Middle Ga for a great survery and recovery.