Tell-Tale Heart
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Things have been progressing quickly. We've set my surgery date as Friday, May 4. I've been busy working on the pre surgery items in my plan (pre-surgery class at the hospital, teeth cleaning, pre-admission testing and lots of other stuff).
Here's the kink - I spoke to my surgeon Tues. night and confirmed my choice of valve (on-x). He asked if I bruise easily. And yes, I do - at least more than most people. So my pre-admission testing today included an additional 12 vials of blood for 19 extra tests. I'm also scheduled to meet with the hematologist on Monday morning.
So now I'm worried again. Has anyone had to postpone surgery or çhange valve choice because of they bruise or their blood work? Is there something bad going on I don't know about? It's gonna be a long weekend........
Here's the kink - I spoke to my surgeon Tues. night and confirmed my choice of valve (on-x). He asked if I bruise easily. And yes, I do - at least more than most people. So my pre-admission testing today included an additional 12 vials of blood for 19 extra tests. I'm also scheduled to meet with the hematologist on Monday morning.
So now I'm worried again. Has anyone had to postpone surgery or çhange valve choice because of they bruise or their blood work? Is there something bad going on I don't know about? It's gonna be a long weekend........