My surgery is April 19th. Not lying, I have a fair amount of anxiety about it. I just hope after I go through it all I feel better.
DeLois Tweedy Karla, feeling anxious is unfortunately part of this journey. However the flip side is hope and encou ... Read more
DeLois Tweedy Karla, feeling anxious is unfortunately part of this journey. However the flip side is hope and encouragement, both of which you will receive on this site. Blessings to you and will be thinking abt you as you approach April 19.
Steven Methot Karla, if you weren't nervous about this I think it would be abnormal. What helps me is to focus on ... Read more
Steven Methot Karla, if you weren't nervous about this I think it would be abnormal. What helps me is to focus on what things I have under my control and deal with them. For the rest - I guess we have to show up and let the docs and staff do their stuff. Put it in the hands of your "higher power".
STEPHEN MORRIS It's normal to be anxious...just remember..it takes time to feel better...no one told me that...I cou ... Read more
STEPHEN MORRIS It's normal to be anxious...just remember..it takes time to feel better...no one told me that...I couldn't walk to the next room after surgery..do the rehab..all will be good
Cheryl Vaughan It is perfectly normal to be anxious. I had aortic valve replacement 3/3/22. It gets better and you w ... Read more
Cheryl Vaughan It is perfectly normal to be anxious. I had aortic valve replacement 3/3/22. It gets better and you will feel so much better! 😊
Klara Čičić Dear Karla, we have all felt like that, and the hope of feeling better after the surgery is what kee ... Read more
Klara Čičić Dear Karla, we have all felt like that, and the hope of feeling better after the surgery is what keeps us going. Hang in there! You can do this.
Rose Madura God bless you Karla. Waiting is hard but try to focus on how much better you will feel afterwards. ... Read more
Rose Madura God bless you Karla. Waiting is hard but try to focus on how much better you will feel afterwards.
Susan Lynn Karla - I remember that pre-op anxiety well and it is, by far, the worst part. You'll actually look... Read more
Susan Lynn Karla - I remember that pre-op anxiety well and it is, by far, the worst part. You'll actually look forward to putting your procedure behind you when April 19 arrives. Plan something fun you want to do at the end of May or early June and let that be your motivation to get up and get moving. Every day of recovery is bringing you closer to good health and great adventures!