Your journal was very encouraging and was blessed to hear of your successful operation and the continued progress you are making. I only have one fear when ...Read more
Your journal was very encouraging and was blessed to hear of your successful operation and the continued progress you are making. I only have one fear when I'm told I'll need this operation and it is having the breathing tube in me as I awaken. I can't stand the thought and just want to know how you did with it. Thank your for your beautiful testimony.
Susan Sevier Ruth -- I'm glad you reached out...it is particularly meaningful since today is my birthday, a birthd ... Read more
Susan Sevier Ruth -- I'm glad you reached out...it is particularly meaningful since today is my birthday, a birthday I am very glad to have (even though it is snowing here). Being a singer, the tube and how I would feel when I awoke with tubes everywhere, etc. was a great fear to me. I won't lie to you -- there were a few issues with the tube when I woke up, mostly because they had trouble intubating me and didn't want to remove it until they were certain they had someone to replace it if need be. But from my viewpoint, despite my fears of that moment, the combination of my gratitude for waking up after the surgery and the post-surgery drugs, with all that the tube and the externals were of little consequence. I was glad to have my eyes open. I was glad my loved ones were there. I was glad I knew who I was. Everything else was a fog -- at that point, I just surrendered to the kindness of the medical professionals who were caring for me. Even with the issues about intubation, it was only a few hours that I was awake and aware of the tube and then it was out. Hopkins is such a wonderful hospital that I was totally unaware of all the other tubes that were still in me at that point.
There is so much worry before the surgery; afterwards, particularly those first few days, there is only sleep and recovery and responding to what you are asked to do...somehow, after the moment when you surrender for the surgical procedure, everything gets much easier. That's the time it is hardest on those around us.
Please let me know when your surgery will happen; I will pray for you and your recovery and for those around you. My best advice -- feel all those fears now; put them aside as you go into surgery, and then pick up the new life awaiting you afterwards with joy and gusto. All my best.
Susan:
Thanks for your encouragement! You keep it up also. I would also look forward a time where we could meet and lift a glass and toast our recoveries. ...Read more
Susan:
Thanks for your encouragement! You keep it up also. I would also look forward a time where we could meet and lift a glass and toast our recoveries. That would be wonderful. All the best.
Are you kidding me? So soon? You are the miracle woman. So happy for you, Susan. Embrace life with your enthusiasm. Have a great week!
( I plan on taking 10 ...Read more
Are you kidding me? So soon? You are the miracle woman. So happy for you, Susan. Embrace life with your enthusiasm. Have a great week!
( I plan on taking 10 pair of boxers. Too much? Not enough?)
Susan Sevier Jim...your sense of humor is going to carry you through...and I look forward to meeting you sometime ... Read more
Susan Sevier Jim...your sense of humor is going to carry you through...and I look forward to meeting you sometime and toasting our recovery. Go, Jim, Go!
Father---
We loved the old Susan, so we're thrilled with the new, improved one You've given us. Thank you for all your blessings---the gift of health, the ...Read more
Father---
We loved the old Susan, so we're thrilled with the new, improved one You've given us. Thank you for all your blessings---the gift of health, the opportunities to begin afresh, the array of choices ahead, the stewardship of life You've entrusted to us. Blaze the trail, and we will follow.
Amen.
Susan Sevier Bob Dale -- you are one of the things I am most grateful for...your steady prayer and faith has helpe ... Read more
Susan Sevier Bob Dale -- you are one of the things I am most grateful for...your steady prayer and faith has helped me so much. You have my forever gratitude and friendship.
It is not unusual for some irregular heart beating after a surgery like this. My sister is a nurse in a cardiac practice and keeps expecting me to experience ...Read more
It is not unusual for some irregular heart beating after a surgery like this. My sister is a nurse in a cardiac practice and keeps expecting me to experience this but so far so good. Keep faith and keep walking and pacing yourself, not too fast. I is have been following your progress and hope you get through this bump in the road soon.
praying for you Susan. I had my valve replaced 12 days ago and the same happened to me. Dr sayed it is common after any kind of heart surgery. They caught ...Read more
praying for you Susan. I had my valve replaced 12 days ago and the same happened to me. Dr sayed it is common after any kind of heart surgery. They caught mine in the hospital and treated me there. I am home and taking meds for it. HAd to have a blood transfusion and they had to drain fluid from my lung. Hang in there, you will be fine.
Hi Julie,
Thank you for posting and letting us know how Susan is and exactly what happened, as best as you know anyway. It is very scary and I could hear ...Read more
Hi Julie,
Thank you for posting and letting us know how Susan is and exactly what happened, as best as you know anyway. It is very scary and I could hear it in your voice. You can be sure you and Susan are in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan Sevier Diana(AKA best dogsitter in the world)
We are in good hands and have lots of people praying for us. ... Read more
Susan Sevier Diana(AKA best dogsitter in the world)
We are in good hands and have lots of people praying for us. We trust in a good outcome. And it is such a relief to have Gracie the beagle so well taken care of. Thank you.
PS. That's another one folks-have an emergency plan for your pets.
Thanks for the update. I\'m so pleased there are several effective treatment options. Thanks too for your advice about our own self-care. Prayers for speedy ...Read more
Thanks for the update. I\'m so pleased there are several effective treatment options. Thanks too for your advice about our own self-care. Prayers for speedy and complete recovery!
Julie
My very best to Susan. Please keep us updated as you are able. It is a roller coaster for sure.
Thank you so much for also taking the time to provide ...Read more
Julie
My very best to Susan. Please keep us updated as you are able. It is a roller coaster for sure.
Thank you so much for also taking the time to provide detailed advice for those of us awaiting surgery. Quite thoughtful and very helpful. Thinking of you both.
I am from: Washington, District of Columbia
There is so much worry before the surgery; afterwards, particularly those first few days, there is only sleep and recovery and responding to what you are asked to do...somehow, after the moment when you surrender for the surgical procedure, everything gets much easier. That's the time it is hardest on those around us.
Please let me know when your surgery will happen; I will pray for you and your recovery and for those around you. My best advice -- feel all those fears now; put them aside as you go into surgery, and then pick up the new life awaiting you afterwards with joy and gusto. All my best.