Hello all,
My aortic valve surgery is tomorrow! I think I’m ready, but then is anyone really ready to have their sternum cracked open? I think what I’m ...Read more
Hello all,
My aortic valve surgery is tomorrow! I think I’m ready, but then is anyone really ready to have their sternum cracked open? I think what I’m dreading the most is not being able to sleep on my side, oh yeah, and the pain. But I suppose it will all be worth it if I can go up a flight of stairs without being winded or taking my dog, Dave, on a long walk without him looking back at me as if to say “can’t you go any faster?” Today I will have fun with my family and enjoy my grandkids! Tomorrow starts a new journey for me.
Lynn Loudermilk Hi Norma. You will do great, just another jouney in life. Yep one I didn't want ever. Prayers and ... Read more
Lynn Loudermilk Hi Norma. You will do great, just another jouney in life. Yep one I didn't want ever. Prayers and hugs for tomorrow.
Rita Savelis For many patients there is no pain with a cut sternum. This is what my anasthesiologist told me befor ... Read more
Rita Savelis For many patients there is no pain with a cut sternum. This is what my anasthesiologist told me beforehand and it was true for me. I had lots of discomfort but no pain. Wishing you the best.
Marie Myers I agree that no one is ever ready to have open heart surgery. Having been through it 4 years ago, ... Read more
Marie Myers I agree that no one is ever ready to have open heart surgery. Having been through it 4 years ago, I have to say it was not as bad as I worried it might be. I was mostly uncomfortable and cranky, but pain was not a big factor for me. Wishing you a smooth journey through surgery and recovery!
Jill Boroniec Hi Norma, thinking about you and sending you all the positive vibes for tomorrow - just another chap ... Read more
Jill Boroniec Hi Norma, thinking about you and sending you all the positive vibes for tomorrow - just another chapter in the book, right?
John Mohr Hi Norma- good luck tomorrow. I had OHS in December and I was dreading it as well. I have to admit th ... Read more
John Mohr Hi Norma- good luck tomorrow. I had OHS in December and I was dreading it as well. I have to admit that the pain was not as bad as I thought it would be (except sneezing but I got good at stifling them). Hang in there and good luck. You’ll be beyond it before you know it! -John