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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis

Member Since: August 2, 2018

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Kathleen Colby posted an update

7 years ago (September 10, 2018)

Hey All, Feeling numb. Just got my date- next Thursday the 20th. Numb. I'm having aortic and mitral valve replacement. Removing the left atrial appendage- lessen stroke risk. And remove the subaortic membrane that grew back. Surgery at Alexian Brothers NW Chicago. Feeling sick to my stomach. Lots of tears.... Read more.

Jennifer McInerney

Take a deep breath and know that you are stronger than you think. You got this and when you don't God does!

Rob Sparling

❤️

Catie B

Kathleen, I'm so sorry you're having to have another surgery. My heart goes out to you. You will get through this, but I hate that you're suffering emotionally. Hugs to you!

Kathleen Colby posted an update

7 years ago (August 29, 2018)

Blessings. I am headed to have a Cardiac Cath I about 2 hours and am struggling with anxiety about the whole saga-this test-and my future OHS. The trauma from my 1st surgery 22 years ago is really hampering my peace of mind. Crying jags. Luckily it isn't all the time... Read more.

MARIE PICUN

I just had my Cath two days ago. Talk about being scared. I had this test done 43 years ago. I am 64. They came to talk to me iny room. To calm me. Wow it didn't hurt. Great staff at Buffalo General Vasseular

Marjorie Murphy

Yes Kathleen! Anxiety to the max. 1st OHS 13 years ago. Now scheduled for 2 valve replacements on Sept 7. I had a consultation yesterday with my local(Tulsa) cardiologist. I do feel a little calmer now. He said he'd see me in 6 months! I am trying to put this... Read more.

Anna Jones

EMDR was used on people with complicated grief. It did not work for me. I did not expect it to. It did work for a guy whose partner commited suicide , or at least he said it did.

Susan Lynn

You've got this! The procedure is pretty quick and completely tolerable. No worries!

Rita Savelis

You're not dramatic. You're real. Anxiety is real. EMDR, drugs, therapy, visualisation - it's all worth a try. Writing it down and putting it on this site is a good start. You've been there before and I'm sorry you have to go through it all again. There is something about... Read more.

Jennifer McInerney

Writing my fears on this site really helps. Knowing that others have the same feelings makes me feel so much better. I pray for peace and acceptance on a daily basis.

Steve Farthing

I used an 'EMDR' audio track for pre-surgery anxiety and it worked incredibly well but it took a few weeks to really kick in.

MARIE PICUN

So glad for this site, where we can help each other with our anxiety and fears

Kelly Stoll

Not EMDR. CBT and talk therapy though, yes. Anxiety, oh yes. Deep breathing , meditation, quiet, and more all came in very, very helpful.

Kathleen Colby

Thanks to everyone. Knowing I'm not alone really helps. Peace be with you/us.

Jennifer McInerney

Kathleen, the waiting room is where you are once you know you have an issue with your valve but it's not bad enough to get surgery. It's waiting room A. Then you hear the words - it's time. Gulp, your anxiety ratchets up another notch. You are now in waiting... Read more.