Today I had my final labs done and my blood cross and type match band put on for surgery in Thursday April 10 th. First technician was having a problem getting ...Read more
Today I had my final labs done and my blood cross and type match band put on for surgery in Thursday April 10 th. First technician was having a problem getting my blood to flow but the second one got it in real quick. A bit of a pin cushion today but I suspect I’ll have a whole lot more pokes on Thursday. It is getting pretty real now and I have to stay busy so that I don’t focus too much of what Thursday will bring. My house is getting spring cleaned by a company tomorrow…I know it’s crazy but I just want to go into surgery knowing my house is really clean . My son gets home from work rotation tomorrow and I am feeling better knowing he will be here too. I hope everyone is starting to get excited about Spring (a renewal as such) and I for one will be happy when this is behind me.
Darrell Malone Prayers your way. Your team has you. That pre op stuff is not fun at all. Soon you will be in recover ... Read more
Darrell Malone Prayers your way. Your team has you. That pre op stuff is not fun at all. Soon you will be in recovery mode. 🙏
Rose Madura God bless you on this journey. Please keep us posted. 🙏👍
Marie Myers Have a good long anesthesia nap, and know that next time you open your eyes, everything will be done! ... Read more
Marie Myers Have a good long anesthesia nap, and know that next time you open your eyes, everything will be done!
Valerie Allen The waiting is the hardest. Sending prayers!
Pamela Gregory You are doing great! The waiting is almost over and you will be on the healing side soon
Nancy White Prayers for you. You’ll do great. I had the same surgery 18 months ago. Be easy on yourself cause ... Read more
Nancy White Prayers for you. You’ll do great. I had the same surgery 18 months ago. Be easy on yourself cause it just takes time and everyone is different.
Spring/fall house cleaning must be a thing. I did it also.
Sher Follett Thank-you everyone. It is overwhelming right now with surgery tomorrow. You are very right that the w ... Read more
Sher Follett Thank-you everyone. It is overwhelming right now with surgery tomorrow. You are very right that the waiting is the hardest! I have to be at the hospital at 9:30 and surgery is at 12:30pm. A very long day for family. What did other family members do while you were in surgery. I told my family to go have lunch. The system here where I live gives patient updates via text so they know exactly when I go into surgery and how I'm doing and then when I am taken to Cardiac ICU. So I think they should get away from the hospital for awhile. I will be so relieved when all of this is behind me. I really have loved all the support on this amazing website. You are all heart family to me!
Rose Madura My husband, along with four of my five brothers and their wives were all in the waiting area the enti ... Read more
Rose Madura My husband, along with four of my five brothers and their wives were all in the waiting area the entire time. Everyone is different and you're family will do what they feel most comfortable for them. You should not worry about them. They'll be fine. Go into your surgery with a positive attitude and a clear mind. God bless you!
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Spring/fall house cleaning must be a thing. I did it also.