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Hi all, I'm based Dorset UK, and I've just received my date for my open heart surgery for aortic valve replacement and ascending aortic root replacement ...Read more

Hi all, I'm based Dorset UK, and I've just received my date for my open heart surgery for aortic valve replacement and ascending aortic root replacement (due to aneurism). It's in just over a week. SO pleased.... but SOOOOO much to do suddenly!! I have to have a COVID test on Friday, isolate from then, into hospital on Sunday 6th June and operate Mon 7th June. There is so much going through my mind right now - so many logistics to sort out for my 9 year old daughter etc. Any great tips?? Thanks all xx

Hello Amanda, welcome to our community of heart warriors. Hope we can provide you with support and ti ... Read more

Hello Amanda, welcome to our community of heart warriors. Hope we can provide you with support and tips on your surgery journey. If feels overwhelming I’m sure, but take it one day at a time and one thing at a time. You will be in recovery in no time. Do just the main things you need to do and just leave the rest for when start feeding up to it in recovery. I will pray for you and your little daughter. It will all work out, you’ll see. God bless you

Amanda Edwards Thank you so much Ana

Marie Myers I found listening to relaxing Utube videos and meditations helpful. Thinking positive thoughts can go ... Read more

Marie Myers I found listening to relaxing Utube videos and meditations helpful. Thinking positive thoughts can go a long way in getting through surgery . Wishing you a smooth journey through surgery and recovery.

Deena Elani Fantastic, Amanda that you finally got a date; you've had quite the wait. Finalize making your list ... Read more

Deena Elani Fantastic, Amanda that you finally got a date; you've had quite the wait. Finalize making your list for things to bring to the hospital and to have set-up at home. Almost there to a healthier heart!!

Amanda Edwards Thanks Marie. I agree, a positive mindset does help a lot. I do plan to do some meditation and relaxa ... Read more

Amanda Edwards Thanks Marie. I agree, a positive mindset does help a lot. I do plan to do some meditation and relaxation.

Amanda Edwards Thanks Deena. I’m a list person, so that’s what I’m doing. More about things to organise as I� ... Read more

Amanda Edwards Thanks Deena. I’m a list person, so that’s what I’m doing. More about things to organise as I’ve had my bag packed for ages 😂

Dylan Kempers Amanda, before surgery, I bought and installed a handheld showerhead, which came very handy the first ... Read more

Dylan Kempers Amanda, before surgery, I bought and installed a handheld showerhead, which came very handy the first couple of weeks after surgery at home to avoid showering on the incisions. Also, I got a plastic chair to have in my shower area, in case I felt tired while showering.

Richard Munson I also did the handheld shower addition before surgery and it was a help. Still there but now unused. ... Read more

Richard Munson I also did the handheld shower addition before surgery and it was a help. Still there but now unused.

Richard Munson Another list person like my wife. I used to chuck them out but she got wise to me after a couple disa ... Read more

Richard Munson Another list person like my wife. I used to chuck them out but she got wise to me after a couple disappeared. My dark side.

Amanda Edwards Thanks Dylan and Richard. I already have a handheld shower, so that’s good. I’ll look at getting ... Read more

Amanda Edwards Thanks Dylan and Richard. I already have a handheld shower, so that’s good. I’ll look at getting a chair too.
Thanks 👍

Richard Munson Wish i had a recliner first week home. Getting out of bed for bathroom was tough and wife had to help ... Read more

Richard Munson Wish i had a recliner first week home. Getting out of bed for bathroom was tough and wife had to help. Calling at 2 am not popular. Rigged a belt to bed post at the foot to grab and assist me. It worked till i had strength to sit up myself. Little things you take for granted can become major obstacles after ohs. I never joined this site till after surgery to learn tricks of the trade.

Dylan Kempers This is the chair I got:

Amanda Edwards Thanks Dylan 👍

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