Candace's Guestbook

I am thinking about you, Candace. You have already done so much!!! Your breakthrough is coming. Love & prayers. I am still waiting for my surgery date. Your picture is beautiful & makes me smile!! In your own way, you are a hero to me. Sending a big hug from Canada:)

It has to be tough going through so much at such a young age. If there's anything I can do to help you through, feel free to ask. I'll keep you in my prayers as you finish your prep for surgery that your surgery goes smoothly and your recovery is uneventful.

You brave girl, Yes you are. I had 3 by pass, aorta bicuspid valve replacement, and aortic artery aneurism fixed on 5th of July/2018 in Fairfax hospital. My surgeon was Dr Spier. First Doctor told me I had 2 to 3 years before a cardiac arrest, or dissection of valve. He told me that in such a case my chances to survive would be 0 to 2 percent because of type 2 diabetic. I had no symptoms of shortness of breath, angina, heart fail or any other symptom, ZERO. WHEN I WAS OPERATED UPON, AND AFTER TWO DAYS THE DOCTOR SAW ME, HE TOLD THAT HE WAS WRONG THAT I HAD 2 to 3 yeas. I had only 3 to 6 months. My aortic valve hole was like a pin head. The doctor initially told me the survival chances 98%, and my negative thoughts crossed my mind that I could be in 2% failures. No, that is not true. You will have 100% survival rate Inshallah! You will be fine, you will feel great and your quality of life will be far better. Take my words and write me after the surgery. You can write me on riyazm@gmail.com. God is with you and will be with you. Riyaz

Good luck on your upcoming surgery, Candace. Hope everything goes smoothly and you are on your way to a speedy and healthy recovery. The waiting is hard, but it is so nice to be on the other side!