So glad to hear all went well - what a great Easter present for you 
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ccummins
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Hooray!! What great news. Thanks so much for keeping us updated. I can't imagine how difficult it is for the family. Keep us updated.
L
LittleOwl
Her surgeon just came out to talk to us, and his description of the surgery was "It was technically extremely difficult but she did wonderfully". The best news was that he fixed the original incision which was way too thick and lumpy due to it having been done at a teaching hospital. He said his incisions are usually straight down and half the length, but had he done that, there would have been a portion of skin between the two scars which could have died. But he fixed the lumpiness and said it will heal beautifully.
Her aortic valve was extremely calcified, and he explained that there was a problem with calcification higher up as well, so they had to repair more than they originally thought. She got a 21 carbometrix valve in place (not sure what that means, but he says it's great). They also had to remove part of the septum due to calcification. Part of her aorta was diseased which could have caused a stroke when it was clamped off. That scared the ever living heck out of us, but the anesthesiologist came out about 5 seconds later and said that she was awake, responding to questions, and moving everything on request. He asked if she was in pain and she held up her hand to indicate "a little".
We have about one hour until we get to see her, and
I probably will not post again tonight because we are exhausted and will spend the next few hours with her before we head home. Knowing my mom, the first thing she will want to do tomorrow (besides drink some decaf coffee and eat something) will be to post on this forum. So stay tuned in the "post-surgery" thread. I know she is happy to "graduate" to that group.
Thanks again for your support. I know that everything she learned on this forum convinced her to go through with this, which just happened to be at the perfect time. The doctor was very glad that we did not put this off any longer. Thank you thank you thank you thank you!!!!!
Her aortic valve was extremely calcified, and he explained that there was a problem with calcification higher up as well, so they had to repair more than they originally thought. She got a 21 carbometrix valve in place (not sure what that means, but he says it's great). They also had to remove part of the septum due to calcification. Part of her aorta was diseased which could have caused a stroke when it was clamped off. That scared the ever living heck out of us, but the anesthesiologist came out about 5 seconds later and said that she was awake, responding to questions, and moving everything on request. He asked if she was in pain and she held up her hand to indicate "a little".
We have about one hour until we get to see her, and
I probably will not post again tonight because we are exhausted and will spend the next few hours with her before we head home. Knowing my mom, the first thing she will want to do tomorrow (besides drink some decaf coffee and eat something) will be to post on this forum. So stay tuned in the "post-surgery" thread. I know she is happy to "graduate" to that group.
Thanks again for your support. I know that everything she learned on this forum convinced her to go through with this, which just happened to be at the perfect time. The doctor was very glad that we did not put this off any longer. Thank you thank you thank you thank you!!!!!
I'm so glad they fixed her scar. We had talked about having a scar revision since she was having surgey, because they did that for my son during one of his surgeries.
It sounds like it was a very good thing she had her surgery now. I hope everyone sleeps good tonight. and thanks again for the updates. Lyn
It sounds like it was a very good thing she had her surgery now. I hope everyone sleeps good tonight. and thanks again for the updates. Lyn
Little Owl & Horned Owl,
It sounds like Big Owl now has a 21mm Carbomedic valve, I've got one too only its 29mm.
Big Owl may not feel like posting tomorrow as she still may feel like she's in a fog.....its what we call "bump head", but that's okay - that's normal.
Give her our best wishes for a smooth and bump free recovery. AND yes get some rest and look after your self's.
(((((((hugs))))))) to all the Owls
It sounds like Big Owl now has a 21mm Carbomedic valve, I've got one too only its 29mm.
Big Owl may not feel like posting tomorrow as she still may feel like she's in a fog.....its what we call "bump head", but that's okay - that's normal.
Give her our best wishes for a smooth and bump free recovery. AND yes get some rest and look after your self's.
(((((((hugs))))))) to all the Owls
stilldreamin
Well-known member
Thank you so much for sharing with us Little Owl. I'm so happy to hear that all has gone well, and I look forward to seeing Big Owl posting again soon, in the "post-surgery" side!
Marguerite53
Premium Level User
Fantastic news!!!!!!!
Give her a gentle hug from ALL OF US!!!!
Marguerite
Give her a gentle hug from ALL OF US!!!!
Marguerite
C
Curtsmum
Brilliant news, sending hugs and prayers and wishing your mum a continude speedy recovery.
BigOwl
Well-known member
Somehow I missed this thread (I guess because once I was out I kept thinking in terms of post-surgery), but I don't think I've ever read anything quite so wonderful. Ever. Even before I read it I was convinced that my discovering the forum was about the best luck I'd ever had, but now I'm completely sold. Y'all have gained a fan for life. Thank you so much for your support of my family, and especially of my kid. I think I'm going to have to copy and paste the entire thread and make a book of the comments.
I knew, by the way, that there was something about Bill that made us kin. I was thinking of you last night when I watched the final episode that aired on TV ("The Message"). You think our scars will be anywhere near as pretty as Tracy's?
So thanks again, and bless you all. What a bunch!
I knew, by the way, that there was something about Bill that made us kin. I was thinking of you last night when I watched the final episode that aired on TV ("The Message"). You think our scars will be anywhere near as pretty as Tracy's?
So thanks again, and bless you all. What a bunch!
