Linda, thanks so much for all your posts. I have to schedule my surgery tomorrow with the Cleveland Clinic. I am very scared and having a terrible time taking ...Read more
Linda, thanks so much for all your posts. I have to schedule my surgery tomorrow with the Cleveland Clinic. I am very scared and having a terrible time taking this next step. Your journal has been blessing to me. Glad to hear how well everything went for you.
Linda Dixon Hi, thanks for visiting my guestbook. You did not sign, so I don't know who you are, I've done that ... Read more
Linda Dixon Hi, thanks for visiting my guestbook. You did not sign, so I don't know who you are, I've done that so many times, lol, but I hope you will see this. You have chosen absolutely the best place for your surgery! Everyone there is top notch! I don't know what kind of surgery you are having, but I can promise you that once you take that step of scheduling, things will really get going and the day will be here before you know it. Do not be afraid...it really is not bad at all. It is surgery, of course, but it was nothing like I had imagined it to be. You will be in the best hands possible, this is "just a regular day at work" for CCF. They do thousands of valve surgeries each year and are prepared for any situation. Let me know who you are, I will be happy to answer any questions you have if I am able. I am doing great, just moved into a "new" house (new for me) and ready for a new start. Good luck and try not to worry, this is definitely the hardest part...waiting.
Linda THE Tiger, aka Linda Dixon, AVR 3/13/12
Hi Linda...
It is so hard to believe it has been a year since I read your journal from the \"shadows\"..... you drew me in...got me hooked...and gave me confidence ...Read more
Hi Linda...
It is so hard to believe it has been a year since I read your journal from the \"shadows\"..... you drew me in...got me hooked...and gave me confidence I needed to \"jump on that table\" :) Some of the best advise I was given was to get that travel pillow! I asked for it as soon as they removed the vent...LOL...it was my constant companion for weeks!! You were a wonderful support (even when you didn\'t know I was here)....Thank you for not only myself...but for the countless others you helped along the way....Congrats on a successful year.....may you and Gilli share many, many more!!!!
Connie T
Linda,
Glad to hear you are doing so well!! You were so helpful and sweet as I was leading up to my surgery last April, and I am loving reading all the updates ...Read more
Linda,
Glad to hear you are doing so well!! You were so helpful and sweet as I was leading up to my surgery last April, and I am loving reading all the updates from you guys who went a month before me. I think I lucked out because you were an awesome and inspiring group to follow, both literally and on HVJ. :)
Kerry Thomas
Linda the Tiger... CONGRATULATIONS!!! I was thinking of you on your big day. Sorry I am late.
I am so thrilled for you. You sound amazing. One year was a big ...Read more
Linda the Tiger... CONGRATULATIONS!!! I was thinking of you on your big day. Sorry I am late.
I am so thrilled for you. You sound amazing. One year was a big day for me too. Glad I got to meet you and Tracie. Still tear up thinking of the great care from Cleveland Clinic. Just wonderful. Take care my friend. You and Gilli. Steph
Wow a year already. Seems like yesterday you were whining about the wait and how all of us got to go first. LOL!!! So glad you are doing well. Amazing how ...Read more
Wow a year already. Seems like yesterday you were whining about the wait and how all of us got to go first. LOL!!! So glad you are doing well. Amazing how this consumed us a year ago and now it is like a distant memory.
Take care my friend.
-Mitch Friedman
Wow! It is hard to believe a year has passed. It will be a year on the March 22nd that I got the news from my cardiologist that I needed to think about surgery ...Read more
Wow! It is hard to believe a year has passed. It will be a year on the March 22nd that I got the news from my cardiologist that I needed to think about surgery for my valve. You were one of the first people I talked with on HVJ and gave me so much encouragement and hope as I was making all the arrangements for my surgery in May. So happy to hear how well you are doing. Happy Anniversary to you and Gilli! I plan to post something this week so stay tuned for an update from the \"energizer bunnie\" - LOL
Blessings to you, Denise
Yay Linda!!! Glad to hear that you are doing so well a year later! You and your journal were such an inspiration to me when I was preparing for my own surgery. ...Read more
Yay Linda!!! Glad to hear that you are doing so well a year later! You and your journal were such an inspiration to me when I was preparing for my own surgery. Thanks for the great information and encouragement you give everyone on here!
Holly P
Great to hear all the good news. Great name for a valve..\"Gilli\"..LOL..I love it! Keep on tickin\' as Adam would say. All my best to you Linda
Jeff Shebovsky ...Read more
Great to hear all the good news. Great name for a valve..\"Gilli\"..LOL..I love it! Keep on tickin\' as Adam would say. All my best to you Linda
Jeff Shebovsky
Linda,
I\'m so glad to hear your good news. I\'ve been thinking about you recently, as our mutual anniversary has been on my mind for the past several weeks. ...Read more
Linda,
I\'m so glad to hear your good news. I\'ve been thinking about you recently, as our mutual anniversary has been on my mind for the past several weeks. It meant so much to me last year that you and I \"met\" in the HVJ community before our surgery. It really helped to be able to share our plans, questions, concerns, hopes, and dreams. I do hope that we\'re able to meet in person sometime.
ake care.
Your surgery mate,
Jim Smith
3.13.2012
Linda THE Tiger, aka Linda Dixon, AVR 3/13/12