Robin Roberts Hi there! I'll be watching your posts! I have my surgery Sept 10. Looking forward to your success sto ... Read more
Robin Roberts Hi there! I'll be watching your posts! I have my surgery Sept 10. Looking forward to your success stories!
Robin Roberts We must be close in age, too! 11-24-54
Jackie Lehman Thank you Darrin. Nervous and anxious to get it over with. I am in a very positive place about my si ... Read more
Jackie Lehman Thank you Darrin. Nervous and anxious to get it over with. I am in a very positive place about my situation. And I will post as soon as I can hopefully with some encouragement for your upcoming surgery.
Jackie Lehman Thank you Darrin. Nervous and anxious to get it over with. I am in a very positive place about my si ... Read more
Jackie Lehman Thank you Darrin. Nervous and anxious to get it over with. I am in a very positive place about my situation. And I will post as soon as I can hopefully with some encouragement for your upcoming surgery.
Hi Jackie wishing you a successful surgery and speedy recovery. I will be praying for you for Mondayâ ... Read more
Hi Jackie wishing you a successful surgery and speedy recovery. I will be praying for you for Monday’s surgery. Stay positive and write as soon as you can. Be well and blessings
I hope you have had luck scheduling your surgery. It’s so scary to us, but those surgeons do a great job. Find one you trust and love. You will not regret ...Read more
I hope you have had luck scheduling your surgery. It’s so scary to us, but those surgeons do a great job. Find one you trust and love. You will not regret it.
Jackie Lehman Thank you Susan. I took a couple days for Dr. Sakwa's office to get back to me but I did get brave e ... Read more
Jackie Lehman Thank you Susan. I took a couple days for Dr. Sakwa's office to get back to me but I did get brave enough to make the call and am scheduled for 8/24. Nervous but took the first step.. Helps to have this support!
Hi Jackie, I was scheduled for Mitral valve and Aortic valve replacement in March. Then Covid came along. By the time I had my surgery on June 22nd, I was ...Read more
Hi Jackie, I was scheduled for Mitral valve and Aortic valve replacement in March. Then Covid came along. By the time I had my surgery on June 22nd, I was losing energy and my valves were causing me to not feel great. It has only been 5 weeks and I feel better already. I was very scared at first about the sternum cut and the long surgery ( 7 hours ). It sounds like you just need to do it. I had to convince myself that also. God bless and good luck.
Rick Cohen Welcome to the "Zipper Club". It is amazing that a few decades ago the outlook was not so good
Hi Jackie. It's normal to be scared but you have to do it! Our minds are our worst enemy. After it is over and you are on the road to recovery, you'll ...Read more
Hi Jackie. It's normal to be scared but you have to do it! Our minds are our worst enemy. After it is over and you are on the road to recovery, you'll say that you wished you hadn't worried so much.
Marie Myers It is your choice and option to see another surgeon and get another opinion before your surgery. Many ... Read more
Marie Myers It is your choice and option to see another surgeon and get another opinion before your surgery. Many of these surgeries are truly elective, in that they can wait until you have received the opinions and consultations . I did not schedule my surgery until all tests were completed, and I had seen 2 different surgeons at 2 different hospitals. You get to decide, so get your tests done , get your second opinion, and then schedule your surgery. You must feel comfortable with your choices! Hang in there!
Pat Bluemel Agree w/ Marie. Get at least one (or more) opinions until you are centered and feel good about your o ... Read more
Pat Bluemel Agree w/ Marie. Get at least one (or more) opinions until you are centered and feel good about your options.