Linda, thinking lots about you and your family. Wishing you all the best today.
- Mitch Friedman
On September 19, 2012...
I'm still praying for you & your family, Linda..... Have thought of nothing else today!!
Connie T
On September 19, 2012...
Hi Linda and Stephanie,
I'm praying for you Linda. Trust in God and the hospital staff. You've done all you can do now. Before you know it you'll be on the other side of the mountain!!!
Warm Regards,
Lee Castro
On September 19, 2012...
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know you will do great. God bless you and your family. Janis Kielbasa
On September 19, 2012...
Just dropping by the check on my SC buddy. No news yet...will drop by later.
Linda D.
On September 19, 2012...
Thinking of you and your family today. Prayers are coming your way.
Vicki E.
On September 19, 2012...
Thinking of you!
Hug and a prayer,
Vicki D.m
On September 19, 2012...
Linda,
My thoughts are with you today.
Nancy B
On September 18, 2012...
Dear Linda,
You are truly a very brave woman to go thru with this major heart surgery. I just learned about you today ( Wed. Sept. 19 th at 1:40 am). Praying for you to come out wonderfully. God bless you !
P.S. I wish I am like you but I am just too very afraid to go for a major open heart surgery for mitral valve repair or replacement and maze cox.
Virginia
On September 18, 2012...
Just in case you're still up or maybe take a peek in the morning...just want you to know I'm thinking of you and praying that you will come out of this wondering what all the fuss was about!!! Remember...the breathing tube means...Yippeeee!!! I made it!!! Take the meds...that's what the Almighty created them for! Don't forget the neck pillow...and if you do...make someone go buy you another one! It helps immensely just supporting your head. You worked too hard during the surgery, don't need to mess with the trouble of holding your head up afterwards, lol. Remember...you are woman...hear you roar ( go Tigers????)!!!
Go rock this my sister, gonna make a Tiger out of you yet!
MUAH!!!!!!!
Linda THE Tiger!
On September 18, 2012...
Rock the house Linda!!!!! Just wanted you to know I was rereading your journal after your "stardom" of being in the newsletter. My thoughts are with you. Finally you will know....the waiting really is the hardest part!
- Mitch Friedman
On September 18, 2012...
OK Kiddo. Your turn to score one for the team! Just kidding, this is all about you and the wonderful gift you are to all of us. We'll see you back shortly with a big, wide grin. -- DVB
On September 18, 2012...
We are thinking about you Linda and know you will be just great when this is all over and done with!! So Sweet Sister-in-Law just "git r done" LOL Love ya!!!
On September 18, 2012...
Whoo Hoo! Linda...
You made the newsletter! You already reek of "star power"....now show Dr "YumYum" your true "stuff"....
Good Luck tomorrow...
Still praying...
Connie T
On September 18, 2012...
HI Linda. My father passed away from a AAA as well. I had my aortic aneurysm repair and aortic valve replacement in 2009 (at age 56). I'm now training for my first competitive road race in over 20 years on Sunday. 'Happened to be checking email and saw Adams information about you. Coincidence? I don't think so. Just remember that you'll feel a little better every day after tomorrow. You'll be in my thoughts, Linda. Regards, Bob
Linda Hillman Hi bob, Thanks for your thoughts. My Dad is the one who started all of this. Apparently I was born wi ... Read more
Linda Hillman Hi bob, Thanks for your thoughts. My Dad is the one who started all of this. Apparently I was born with it and didnt even know it. I have learned so much about me and it took 66 years. I am amazed that I hardly have any pain at all. Still feel week and get tired easly. Im glad you are doing great, that always make one feel really good and some of the stories on here are amazing. Its like we all turn bionic. Stay in touch.Good luck on your road rac. You go get em.
Mooing all over
Linda H and Elsie AVR 9/19/12
On September 18, 2012...
Yikes! Did get to finish my message (my heart is much better these days than my eyes). I'll be thinking of you, LInda! Bob
On September 18, 2012...
My prayers for your strength & full recovery!
Mario M
On September 18, 2012...
Hey there Linda..
You are finally at the end of your waiting game! You have gained so much knowledge here. You have a great list of what to & what not to take to the hospital, (as well as what not to eat..lol), you have an idea of what to expect the first few days after surgery and through recovery, but most of all you have gained a TON of friends and supporters. All of whom will be praying & cheering you on tomorrow!!! As they wheel you into that OR..I know you will feel all the love that goes with you! :) Remember who will help guide the surgeons hands...and the "special angel" who will oversee it all!!
We are all waiting for you Linda..... slow & steady as you slide down..... we will catch you if you stumble....no need to worry!! :)
Stay strong my friend! Keeping you in prayer!
Love ya!
Connie T
On September 18, 2012...
Wow, it is finally here! You are going to do great. I know it. Now go in there tomorrow and make us all proud. I will be thinking of you. Good luck my friend.
-Mitch Friedman
On September 18, 2012...
Good luck tomorrow! You'll be in my thoughts and prayers all day.
I hope everything goes smoothly and don't forget, your spirometer is your new best friend. Use it. A LOT!!
Ricki
On September 18, 2012...
Well, my friend, you are READY!! The best thing you are gonna eat in the hospital -- trust me on this -- is the ice chips you get in the ICU. The sheer pleasure of letting those little suckers melt in your mouth, combined with the knowledge that YOU DID IT! will make up for any number of really lousy hospital dinners. Ask for the apple sauce and the Italian Ices and you can generally get someone to snag you a plain turkey sandwich. :-) I'm thinking of you with all my prayers and just know you're going to be fine.
xoxo
Selma
On September 18, 2012...
Hi Linda, glad you had pre opt done yesterday and ready for the day. My pre opt is today and still a lot of anxiety at times. We will be fine and ready for recovery soon. May God Bless you and all of us during this stressful time. Don S
On September 17, 2012...
Hey Linda! Glad your pre-op is all done, now you can lay back and let the pros do their jobs!!! You are going to do great, and there are so many people praying for you, including me. Looking forward to you being on the other side with the rest of us!! You can do this..... keep those ice chips close and use the spirometer!!!!!!
Holly
Linda Hillman Hi Holly, Thanks for your prayers. Got up early couldn't sleep so getting the sheets washed and it al ... Read more
Linda Hillman Hi Holly, Thanks for your prayers. Got up early couldn't sleep so getting the sheets washed and it all starts. I already have the spirometer. She told me to start using it. I will be glad when its over with and I see all of you on the other side. See ya on the other side
xoxo
On top looking down
LInda H
On September 17, 2012...
oops-that was from Mollie
On September 17, 2012...
Saying prayers for peace and calm for you, Linda. I will also pray that God's hand will cover every person who touches you in the OR. You are almost there- and you can't imagine the relief of being on the other side. I believe you will do great!!
Looking forward to reading great reports on you.
"Cast your cares upon the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall."
Psalm 55:22
Linda Hillman Thanks Mollie for your prayers and the verse. I have a little book I'm taking to the hospital for eve ... Read more
Linda Hillman Thanks Mollie for your prayers and the verse. I have a little book I'm taking to the hospital for everyone to sign. I am going to start it off by putting this verse in it, then I will have it close by. See you on the other side, keep doing good
On top looking down
LInda H
On September 17, 2012...
As they say, it's all over but the shout'n. You've done your part now the doctors take over. I'm so glad you have confidence in the doctors, that's really important. Take care we'll all be thinking of you!
Hugs and prayers,
Vicki D.
Linda Hillman Thanks Vicki, I will probably be shouting more drugs please.lol. Just be glad when its all over. Hard ... Read more
Linda Hillman Thanks Vicki, I will probably be shouting more drugs please.lol. Just be glad when its all over. Hard to believe its here.
At the top now looking down
Linda H
On September 17, 2012...
Thinking of you, sending hugs and prayers. Try and not worry, you will do great. I look forward to reading your posts of recovery. Janis Kielbasa
Linda Hillman Thanks Janis, I have my little happy pills. Just be glad when this is all over, then I will put on he ... Read more
Linda Hillman Thanks Janis, I have my little happy pills. Just be glad when this is all over, then I will put on here the waiting really is the hardest.
At the top looking down
Linda H
On September 17, 2012...
hi Linda..
Just wanted you to know you have been on my mind all day! The pre-op tests wore me out. It was a long day.
I know you probably have a few butterflies again today...but know you are surrounded by prayer & love from your HVJ family!
Stay strong...remember you are woman...hear you roar! (no meow's for our resident cheerleader) :)
Connie T
Linda Hillman Hi Connie T. Yeah pre ops are exhausting. It was only 3 hours but boy what I went thru. Its funny eve ... Read more
Linda Hillman Hi Connie T. Yeah pre ops are exhausting. It was only 3 hours but boy what I went thru. Its funny everybody asks how are you feeling. Told them do you want the truth or a lie. The truth is the butterflies have turned to moths and are eating on my spine..Everybody says Dr Mazaraz is top, and I ask why is he so good looking lol. So I will take the top notch. Frank wanted to know how long this will take. It was in the computer 500 minutes calcutlated out to 7 hours, but she said they like to overdo it a bit. Just be glad when its over with. Stephanie will be posting on here until Friday. I hope I will be mooing and not oinking.
Take care friend and oh thanks for my 4th hug tomorrow. Hug back at you. Keep those pom poms handy, I'll be looking.
xoxo
At the top lookig down
Linda H
On September 17, 2012...
Hey Linda -
Charlie & I are praying and thinking about you. The worst....the waiting is almost over! God Bless you on your journey and we'll see you on the other side of the mountain.
Julia & Charlie :-)
Linda Hillman Thanks Julia & Charlie, Hope all is going good with you guys. Thanks for your prayers. Cant wait for ... Read more
Linda Hillman Thanks Julia & Charlie, Hope all is going good with you guys. Thanks for your prayers. Cant wait for this all to be over with and feeling normal again if I remember what that was like. See you on the other side of the mountain.
At the top looking down
Linda H
On September 17, 2012...
Hi Linda,
Now the easy bit, just lie back, get a good sleep and let the surgeon do his work. You will wake up mooving on to a healthier and less stressed life. That mountain top is only a few feet away and yes, you can sled down the other side.
Safe journey and the very best of wishes on the way
Paul R
Linda Hillman Hi Paul Yeah I am there. Hard to believe, a good night sleep more like a nap. I have to get up at 300 ... Read more
Linda Hillman Hi Paul Yeah I am there. Hard to believe, a good night sleep more like a nap. I have to get up at 300am to do all the fun stuff and then its an hours drive to Greenville. I might have a hard time with a sled as down south we haven't had any snow yet and probably wont for a long time, but maybe I could go to Colorado where I am from they already had a little snow in the high country.
So keep doing the good work and getting better.
At the top looking down
Linda H
On September 16, 2012...
Dear Linda,
I know the feelings you are going through....It looks like you are having your surgery on a Tuesday....same as myself.
I am now 13 months post op....I feel reasonably strong...did 2 1/2 miles on a treadmill Saturday..
Just know you are in good hands
Pray, Hope and Dont worry...that is what I reapeated to myself as I entered the operating room....In two weeks you will be strong and on the road to recovery....
God Bless
JOHN MADONNA
LAS VEGAS NV
On September 16, 2012...
Your real butterflies will kick in when you are sitting there with the nurses getting you prepped. But just like I had my mom sitting there and I knew she wasnt gonna let me get up and run away. I will be with you holding your hand, dad on the other side and so will Grandpa and God.
I will see you Tuesday.
Love you mom!
On September 16, 2012...
Hi Linda, It sounds like they just wanted to check out your heart with a little fright before you are admitted :-). now the difficult part is just putting that behind you and looking forward to mooving down the other side. It won't be long until you can look back and say it was much easier than you thought!
All the best
Paul R
Linda Hillman Hi Paul, Hope you are starting to feel better. Yeah my little scare was Richard calling for a couple ... Read more
Linda Hillman Hi Paul, Hope you are starting to feel better. Yeah my little scare was Richard calling for a couple of questions for pre registration. He felt sorry. That call came after the remember your appointment on Monday for pre ops. Last week was a little nervous just knowing what happens this week. Today at church I got some relief and felt pretty good. Tomorrow is pre ops so who knows, that just makes me a little closer. I will see you on the other side of the mountain. I dont know about skiing down the mountain. Can I go on a sled? Just be glad when its all over with but reading some of these journals tonight really isn't helping any.
Hang in there enjoy rehab.
Almost there and seeing the top
Linda H
On September 15, 2012...
Good Morning Linda!
Just "stopping by" to let you know you are still on my mind, and in my heart.....Stay Strong as you are now in the home stretch.....focus on that yummy doctor...and how good he is going to make you feel... (with the surgery, Linda...with the surgery)!!!! lol...
Keeping you in prayer,
Connie T
Linda Hillman Connie you're to funny. Got a good laugh out of that one. Had a pretty good day today, but tomorrow i ... Read more
Linda Hillman Connie you're to funny. Got a good laugh out of that one. Had a pretty good day today, but tomorrow is pre ops. Just another reminder of what is coming in 2 days. Keep doing good.
Almost to the top
Linda H
On September 13, 2012...
Hey, you! Just wanted to let you know you are on my mind. I'm thinking good thoughts and hoping the "eerie calm" finds you. Remember: FFF - family, friends, and faith -- you got 'em!!
Love,
Selma
Linda Hillman Hi Selma, Yeah its here finally, hard to believe this wasn't a nightmare. Tell you what I wont order ... Read more
Linda Hillman Hi Selma, Yeah its here finally, hard to believe this wasn't a nightmare. Tell you what I wont order any possium primavera or baked fish lol. I never forgot that. When it comes to food I will be thinking of you lol. But seriously thanks for the thoughts. The nerves are on high alert right now. I expect they will turn against me any time now. I already hit my happy pills yesterday and think I slept away my favorit programs last night. Glad you are doing good. I will remember the 3 F's.My faith is the highest one as I have put it all in his hands. My family, husband and one daughter will be there, and all of friends who have gathered around me at church and have made me feel so good. One couple is taking the day off from work to be with my husband the day of. That really touched me.
I will be looking for you on the other side take care friend
Almost there
Linda H
On September 13, 2012...
Hey there Linda...
Happy belated birthday!!!
Boy oh Boy.....it is almost time! This week will go fast.....you will be flirting with that good looking doc before you know it....and he will be in a part of your heart that no man has been before :-) He will work his magic to change your life forever...to make you healthy.
With two very special docs on your team...the good Lord overseeing it all....and your special angel (Dad) holding your hand....(not to mention all of us here at HVJ cheering our most precious cheerleader on..) with lots of prayers too....you will do great!
Just stay strong....keep the faith....you know Linda who carries you during the tough times....HE will not forsake you! :)
Still got my green & white pom poms ready...and now I am in cardiac rehab...so my cheers should be a little more "impressive" lol..
Love, prayers & hugs from Ohio..(you are...always on my mind...and forever in my mending little heart) :)
Connie T
Linda Hillman Hi Connie, think I am going to cry. That was so sweet. The nerves have been kicking up big time now a ... Read more
Linda Hillman Hi Connie, think I am going to cry. That was so sweet. The nerves have been kicking up big time now and will probably get worse. I hit the happy pill yesterday, and boy that put me right under. Got most of my house projects done, so I can concentrate on getting better. Hey take your pom poms to rehab and take a pic while on the treadmill saying she can do it she can do it. lol. Well my friend take care enjoy rehab talk soon
Almost there
Linda H
On September 13, 2012...
Hi Linda, I understand what you are feeling. Our time frame is less than a week and the anxiety does kick in a little more these days. I read information regarding pre opt and what to expect day of surgery, etc and anxiety starting in high gear. We will be fine; it is just the unknown that I fear. We can only put it all in God's Hands and the surgeon. It is getting me to the hospital that may be a little more difficult. I plan on meeting my son and sister there, the day before surgery after my pre opt. Don S
Linda Hillman Hey fellow surgery partnet, We are in this together. Yes it is getting very short and the nerves are ... Read more
Linda Hillman Hey fellow surgery partnet, We are in this together. Yes it is getting very short and the nerves are there right now big time. Already hit a happy pill and that did me in for the rest of the day. You talk about the fear of the unknown, I went thru this with my daughter and was there for her. So all those memories are very vivid to me, but I look at it this way. I think it was God preparing me for this. I dont know if it really scared me or if it helped me. I think the worse was my Dad. I almost passed out when I saw him. So partner we can and will do this. God will be with us both. He is powerful. I have had 2 people say, "God brought me to this and he will lead me thru it". So that is my mantra I keep saying that to myself. You take care.
Almost there
Linda H
On September 11, 2012...
Yes, almost there my friend. Stay strong. You can do this! I am still keeping my eye on you....
-Mitch Friedman
Linda Hillman Thanks Mitch, Hard to believe isn't it.For a year I was starting to think I was in a very bad dream. ... Read more
Linda Hillman Thanks Mitch, Hard to believe isn't it.For a year I was starting to think I was in a very bad dream. Now the dream has changed. Think I have had this surgery 500 times so far. No wonder its a piece of cake lol.
Thanks for being there. You said you would be. It means a lot. You are awsome. Hope you are doing ok. How is your running going?
Well here is a long distnace hug. (Just dont tell my husband) lol.
Almost there
Linda H
On September 10, 2012...
Happy Belated Birthday Linda! and so sorry to hear about your sister-in-law. You DO have alot going on in your life. I'm thinking of you as your date gets closer.... you are going to do just fine. I love your positive attitude and the way you are such a comfort and support to everyone on here. God Bless You!
Holly
Linda Hillman Thanks Holly for your thoughts. I am trying very hard to hang in there. I feel like it is getting a l ... Read more
Linda Hillman Thanks Holly for your thoughts. I am trying very hard to hang in there. I feel like it is getting a little more difficult to hold on but so far I think I am winning. I know it is going to be gone very soon. I think why it has been a little different for me was going thru all of this with my Dad and then my Daughter 3 years ago. Joining my church has done a lot for me. It has taken a lot of stress off and I really feel the power there. Im not what you call a religous person but I have gotten so much closer with all of this. I feel like everything my pastor has talked about for the last year has been geared right to me. Its God getting me ready for what is to come. I guess being here is a new calling for me. Being on HVJ has been so wonderful. Dont know what I would do without it.
My husband was upset loosing his sister as he is getting older and seeing his family go. And now he has this challange. I will be glad to wake up and see him standing there.
Almost there
Linda H
On September 10, 2012...
Hi Linda, things were fairly calm today. I've been very fortunate with no dreams about the surgery although I wake up with anxiety. Start praying and I calm down. Requested information from Dr. office on what type of bovine valve with no answer. Received a call from an old acquaintence that heard I was having surgery, said she had heart replacement 12/31/2011 and feeling good. In fact, she and couple of other ladies are on a two week driving vacation visiting other states. Puts things in perspective. I called her Dr. nurse and visited with her. Although her Dr. will be out of town and the country till Oct., visiting with her I calmed down, giving me more confidence with my Dr. and his choice. If her Dr. would have been in town, would have probably switched and gone with him because they seem so open and upfront; answering questions. Instead of being difficult to talk with. Maybe I'm expecting too much of the old timey type Dr. with good bedside manners, knowing where the patient is coming from. But we will be fine; just a little difficulty for a couple of days after surgery. Then, we'll be wondering why all the worry. Almost like the colonoscopy, day before is the most difficult. Take care and let's stay calm. God will take care of us.
Linda Hillman Let me guess this is Don, You forgot to sign lol. Im glad you are having a few good days and talked t ... Read more
Linda Hillman Let me guess this is Don, You forgot to sign lol. Im glad you are having a few good days and talked to someone that really helped you. It is a very big plus to have a doctor that you can talk to and have him explain what he is going to do. Where are you going to have your surgery done? When I go into the hospital on the 19th, I will pray and tell God to give you a message that I will be thinking of you while we both are under. He will be there for both of us. I hope you have someone to be there with you. Good luck to you.
Almost there
Linda H
On September 9, 2012...
Hi Linda, calmness is difficult to come by at times. Keep having faith and we will make it through this just fine. Still 2nd guessing at times, the bovine versus the mechanical. Then, the anxiety kicks into high gear. Take care and we'll stay in touch. Don
Linda Hillman Hi Don, Ive been thinking about you. Wondering how you were doing? My calmness is slowly disappearing ... Read more
Linda Hillman Hi Don, Ive been thinking about you. Wondering how you were doing? My calmness is slowly disappearing. I couldn't sleep last night. I keep dreaming of the surgery. Now I know why everyone says its a piece of cake. If they have dreamed about it like Iv' e yeah it will be a piece of cake lol. Probably only had it 500 times now.lol.
Don't worry about which valve you will have. Just let it be in Gods hands and the doctors. They know what best and they will take care of you. The most important thing is that you get better and your heart keeps ticking. Ask your doctor for some happy pills for anxiety. They really do help. Almost there
Mooving on up
LInda H
On September 6, 2012...
Hey Linda,
I think you picked a very good day for your surgery, that's my birthday! :) I read some of your entries and it's amazing the work you've done to prepare for your surgery with the weight watchers and everything. You also mentioned your sister and a valve surgery too? My sister is named Stephanie too! She doesn't have a valve problem though.
I really love your phrase you sign off with,
Moving up! :)
Carolyn S.
Linda Hillman Hi Carolyn. Happy Birthday from one Virgo to another or maybe you are the next sign up, not sure. Any ... Read more
Linda Hillman Hi Carolyn. Happy Birthday from one Virgo to another or maybe you are the next sign up, not sure. Anyway my birthday is this Sunday the 9th. and will be the 19th. Next year I get 2 cakes lol. I cant think of a better gift then what I am getting on the 19th. I will feel so blessed. It was my daughter who had the valve surgery. A lot of the things I have put on here was relating to her when I was there for her surgery. Now she will be here for mine. I guess you call that turn about fair play? She also wants to be there for my husband as this is all new to him and he is older, and I know he is hiding his feelings. My mooving on up is cause I was told I was going to be getting a cow valve. Now Im not sure. He wont know until hes in there doing what he does best. I hope it will be a cow valve Id rather be grazing in the grass not wallowing in the mud. lol. My weight watchers is called pre recovery. My doctor told me to loose as it would help with my recovery. So now I am pretty much where I want to be and am enjoying eating a cookie now and then. After surgery I will probably loose 10-12 pounds and that will be the real goal to keep it there.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Mooving on up
Linda H
On September 5, 2012...
Hi Linda, received a call today from an 86 year young man (mutual friend brought us together) and last year he had a TAVR and said he was up walking the next day about 200' and only a short stay in the hospital. He said it did not compare to opening of the chest 3 years earlier. He was so excited and doing great. He gave me inspiration and confidence that all will be good, even if this new tissue valve on the 19th wears out in 10-20 years; the next time, it should be much simpler. I had a lot of anxiety today and his testimony calmed me down considerably. God does answer Prayers. Don
On September 5, 2012...
Linda - It's great you have your date! Understand the anxiety too...I also had those little pills when I needed them the last two weeks before surgery. You have probably heard this a million times, but the waiting is the worst! I kept myself busy by building a man cave for myself in the height of my infective endocarditis...it kept my mind busy. It took me two months to build an hour or two each day! I am enjoying it now in my recovery. It is slow going afterwards, but I keep saying that I don't have to be in a rush! The peace and calm just before surgery is amazing, you will know that GOD has his arms around you...it is amazing. God Bless you will look forward to your posts. Thanks for posting on my site! Charlie M (surgery August 9th - WOW four weeks tomorrow - Aortic Stenosis, aneursym with infective endocarditis) P.S. Get a recliner...its the best thing for recovery and where you will probably sleep the first few weeks...I'm still in mine!
Linda Hillman Hi Charlie, Good to hear from you. Glad everything is going good for you. I am staying busy trying t ... Read more
Linda Hillman Hi Charlie, Good to hear from you. Glad everything is going good for you. I am staying busy trying to get my house in order so when I get home it will be clean and ready for fall. I have been shampooing the carpets. Just do a little everyday and it is taking all day to do it. Still have 2 weeks and Im half way there. It helps to keep busy. Im also crocheting a blanket for my
Grand daughter for Christmas and my neighbor is busy teaching me to knit a scarf. Thats a lot of fun but it gets my mind to working and thinking. Cant believe how relaxed I have been so far, dont think it is going to last very much longer though. I had to call doctors office yesterday with a couple of questions and the butterflies kinda woke up like they were telling me we are waiting. So I know its just a matter of time, but the pills will fix that. I do have a recliner infact 2 of them. They are not the power kind but have handles on the side so hope they work. I want my husband to get some wood under it so it doesnt want to rock and make it hard to get out of. Oh well keep doing good.
Mooving on up
LInda H
On September 5, 2012...
Hi Linda, I know what you mean about the anxiety. At times, all seems fine, then the anxiety hits me again. We will be fine. I'm thankful we are going through this now instead of 20 years ago, before all the advancements with surgery and valves. Too many difficult choices on valves though. Keep in touch and wishing you the best. Don
Linda Hillman Hi Don, Amen to that for getting it done now. My Dad had an adonomal anuersym back in 1982. They used ... Read more
Linda Hillman Hi Don, Amen to that for getting it done now. My Dad had an adonomal anuersym back in 1982. They used a vein in his leg and looked like he was opened up the whole way down. Looked like railroad tracks. Not pretty. Im glad my badge of courage will only be about 4 inches long. Yes we will do great. Get some of those little happy pills for anxiety. They really help.They actually make me take a little nap so I am careful that Im not going any place. Havent had any for about 8 days now, and feeling good. I know its not going to last but am taking advantage of it as long as its here. The best to you also. Glad you are getting the answers you really wanted. Hang in there friend soon it will be over
Mooving on up
Linda H
On September 3, 2012...
Hi Linda,
I'm so happy you have a date. Before you know it, the day will be upon you. Try and cherish each day and those around you. I followed DVB's recommendations by eating heart healthy, resting as best I could, and doing a lot of walking. I also cleaned some of the clutter in my home (with the help of some relatives).
Indeed, I was calm the day before surgery. I banished all negative thoughts and just became accepting and trusting.
I'm praying for you Linda. Thanks for your support before and after my surgery. It means a lot to me.
Regards,
Lee Castro (Surgery Aug 13, 2012)
On September 3, 2012...
Linda,
Your calm will last. You've gotten much stronger and now have the certainty and comfort of a date.
As usual, DVB is right on the money.
You can Choose to do well. Exercise that option!!!
On September 3, 2012...
You go girl! Life will be good.
Now that you're counting down, do the right things. Eat heart healthy, rest well, get some (mild) exercise. The exercise generates your very own protein messengers that jump start the healing mechanism. Basically you want to program you body to heal quickly.
Then treat yourself real nice before the big day. -- DVB
Linda Hillman Hi DVB, Was wondering what happened to you. Haven't seen you around here lately. Anyway thanks for yo ... Read more
Linda Hillman Hi DVB, Was wondering what happened to you. Haven't seen you around here lately. Anyway thanks for your thoughts. Im doing exactly all of that. I am envolved with Weight Watchers and have reached my goal until surgery. Then that will be my new goal to keep. Then onto all the rehab to get rid of the flab. Thats my long term goal. Now that I have a date Im feeling pretty good. Dont know how ling that will last however, but im enjoying it for now. Have happy pills if it gets to be to much. Have a good day. and happy days are here again soon.
Mooving on up
Linda H
On September 2, 2012...
Linda, I am SO happy for you that you have a surgery date set.... and two doctors to work on you! Sounds like you are all set to finally get this done! I'm glad you are able to laugh a little and have some fun. Too much worrying is not good for you or the people around you..... but it is perfectly normal! Get those small things done around the house that you want done before surgery, then sit back and relax.....!!!! I'm following you and praying for you!
Holly P
Linda Hillman Thanks Holly, Yeah Im trying to get my fall stuff done before hand, like shampoo carpets and wash win ... Read more
Linda Hillman Thanks Holly, Yeah Im trying to get my fall stuff done before hand, like shampoo carpets and wash windows and curtains. Want it to be clean for when I get back home. So far I am doing pretty good now that I know, have happy pills just in case. It has been a long journey. On my birthday Sept 9th is when this all came down. What a present but this one will be a lot different, thats good. Have a good day see ya on the other side very soon and hope to be grazing lol
Mooving on up
LInda H
On September 1, 2012...
Linda, God gives us blessings everyday. It is so wonderful to recognize them when they are happening. You sound as if you are in a good place. Stay strong and remember you are always in my prayers. See you soon, with love, Connie H
Linda Hillman Hey Connie H. Thanks for your thoughts means a lot to me. I will miss you at Weight Watchers for the ... Read more
Linda Hillman Hey Connie H. Thanks for your thoughts means a lot to me. I will miss you at Weight Watchers for the few weeks I will be gone. But I will be back just as soon as I can.
Mooving on up
LInda H
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