surgery date has arrived

[Bowlsnut]

the surgery date has arrived for my op . Even though I have been waiting when I got the call went tearful and wobbly…. 29th I go in … for aortic valve replacement and pulmonary artery bipass graft ..

[BeKind28-]

Hello

That is quite a natural reaction you have had and let the tears come so for me was relief and of course I was feeling anxious to but normal to feel this way

We now it is going to happen but when we get that date reality really sets in but think of this as a new start

I hope everything goes well and let us know how you get on x

[Holidayescape]

Good luck.

[Blackcatsooty]

hello bowlsnut

Enjoy the early summer sunshine and look forward to entering the cardiology world. I found it a very pleasant experience with wonderful staff and amazing surgeons.

They give you your life back.

Do the recovery sensibly and you will crown yourself back on the grass and carpets.

Sooty

[DodgyTickerMum]

Hi Bowlsnut,

Try and view it if you can , as a positive thing that you have your op date - because now you can make plans and get organised. It is a hugely scary time (as many members on here can testify) but, you wouldn’t be having the op if you didn’t need it and you will have a better quality of life once it’s done.

I had O.H.S for a mitral valve replacement 11 months ago and can empathise completely with where you’re at. I had about 6 wks from the T.O.E confirming the need for surgery, to having the op. It all happened so swiftly - I didn’t really have too much time to dwell on it, which was probably a good thing, to be honest.

I won’t lie - the first few days post surgery can be quite tough, but once you turn a corner, each day you feel a bit better and get stronger. There was a chap on my ward who had what you’re having and he was steaming up and down the ward with his wife, doing his physio - only 5 days later. Everyone is different, each recovery is individual, but there are literally thousands of patients on this site, who have walked in your shoes and are now back to living their lives, without the daily limitations of coping with ongoing, debilitating heart issues.

I hope you don’t have to wait too much longer. Try and plan something nice to look forward to, to give you a focus - once you’re back at home and feeling better.

Take care and wish you a speedy recovery. ❤️‍🩹

[Traveldreams]

The waiting is the worst part. Look forward to hearing from you in a month when you are on the road to recovery! X

[Swim2fitness]

I can so relate to this. Two weeks ago I had a hip replacement, I definitely needed it and couldn’t have it earlier because of my HA. However it took all my resolve not to cancel it once I had a date.

On the way to hospital again it took all my resolve not to ask my husband to turn around and drive back home.

I told the nurses anaesthetist and surgeon how I was feeling, they told me they had me and then I remember nothing. When I was in recovery my first words were “I am alive!” The nurse said yes we have you.

Sending best wishes and extra strength for you xx

[Bruce67]

It's a very emotional journey well has been for me from day 1, when I went to A n E when I collapsed ( totally unaware I had heart issues!) Surgery is always daunting, but put your faith in the medical experts and focus on your future and post op recovery.

[Nelson71]

I was exactly the same. After an NSTEMI and angiogram I was told ‘it’s a mess’ I would need a 3xCABG. Last time I was under the knife was back in the 60s to have my adenoids out. Now I’m in my 60s and have the procedure carried out. The night before I was in my hospital bed literally shaking with fear . I had the best nurse who explained I was tough and there are thousands who go through this every month. She gave me the most amazing hug and said she would pray for me. She gave me a mild sedative to help me sleep and I was woken at 7.30. At eight I wa wheeled into theatre. I remember talking to the anesthetist for about 2 minutes then next thing I was in ICU. The nurse got me standing, I was asked to cough as hard as possible, I did and the breathing tube was out. The next two or three weeks I won’t lie was hard but not as a quarter bad as I imagined. By the time I was back on the ward (nurse Lovely was waiting for me, and yes that was her name) I was walking albeit tentatively. Within five days I was whizzing round the ward and then discharged home. It isn’t easy but you will get through it like the millions before you. It is a major surgery but to the guys who carry out these operations it’s routine. They know everything that could go wrong and how to cope with any problems.

Good luck and honestly the waiting is the worst part and you’ll soon be back on the road to a full recovery and great health again. On the plus side you’ll have a great scar and an interesting back story

[paulcongleton]

The feelings of trepidation are normal.

I had a OHS and mitral valve repair 10 weeks ago now and can honestly say i feel great. The first month is painful but not excruciating, get it done, get on the road to recovery and you will be commenting like me, telling people it was all worth while.

[Driver11]

HiYes everything we go through is emotional we are all human but you'll be in good hands and life after the op will be so much better

Good luck

[Yumz199725]

Wow that's a big operation wish you all the best x ❤️

[polenta]

Hope all goes well for you.