Op date update

[Ethel13]

Hi Everyone,

I thought I would post an update about my op. It is now scheduled for this coming Monday the 30th. As I mentioned in my first post I needed to have a second TOE test to investigate an unidentifiable leak in the far corner of my first TOE. The diagnosis is a hole in my heart which will be repaired at the same time as my other procedures. The tally of procedures is now five, I don’t do things by halves.

I am as prepared as I can be on the practical front, as well as mentally for the actual surgery and also the weeks of recovery; thanks in no small part to this forum.

Thank you to all those who have shared their experiences, offered advice and sent best wishes and kept me in their thoughts. What a wonderful forum this is.

All the best where ever you are in your heart health journey.

Dory xxx❤️💕❣️

[Fredders]

Hi Dory, you're certainly going for it! At least it will all be over with in one go, much better than having to have multiple operations!

Glad you're sounding so positive now, it's a daunting prospect when you first get told you're having major heart surgery. Hope you sail through it all.

Make sure you come back and post on here, we can compare notes, assuming I actually get my operation this time - 1 November hopefully.

Will be thinking if you and sending positive thoughts.

Wendy

[Ethel13 in reply to Fredders]

Thank you for your best wishes and support Wendy.

I do hope you have your op on the 1st November and hope all goes well and you make a speedy recovery.

I will certainly keep you posted as and when I can, it will be very interesting to compare notes.

All the very best, stay positive, I will be keeping you in my thoughts also.

Dory x❤️💕❣️

[laura_dropstitch Heart Star in reply to Fredders]

Fingers crossed for no more delays for you, Wendy! And a speedy recovery when the time comes. Will be thinking of you x

[Nettyanne]

Hi Dory, just to say I will be thinking about you on Monday, I hope all goes well and you are soon on the road to recovery. As you say this site is so helpful for advice and just knowing that other people are feeling the same emotions and fears.

Keep smiling.

Annette

[Ethel13 in reply to Nettyanne]

Thank you very much Annette for your best wishes and for thinking of me on Monday, it is so comforting to know.

Dory x❤️💕❣️

[Shopgirl]

Hi Dory, wishing you the very best for your operation on Monday. You seem to have everything under control. Just go with the flow and rest as much as you can. Before you know it you'll be up and walking around the ward with a physiotherapist.

Keep us all posted on your recovery. X

[Ethel13 in reply to Shopgirl]

Hi Shopgirl

Thank you for your best wishes and encouragement.

I will do my best to keep everyone posted.

Dory x❤️💕❣️

[KazSumm]

Sending you best wishes Dory

For the 30th ❤️💕❣️

[Ethel13 in reply to KazSumm]

Thank you KazSumm x❤️💕❤️💕

[Dazzler142]

Hello Dorry,

Sending you a huge hug,

Very brave and having a positive attitude helps the recovery..am glad to hear all has been identified and being done all in the same op.

Will be thinking of you on Monday

Love Jenny X

[Ethel13 in reply to Dazzler142]

Hi Jenny

Thank you for your best wishes and for keeping me in your thoughts on Monday.

Dory x❤️💕❣️

[mewg]

goodluck dorry hope everything goes well and you have a speedy recovery

[Ethel13 in reply to mewg]

Thank you mewg x❤️💕❣️

[laura_dropstitch Heart Star]

Will be thinking of you on Monday, Dory. Your nurses are in for a treat Lots of love x

[Ethel13 in reply to laura_dropstitch]

Thank you Laura for keeping me in your thoughts on Monday

Xx❤️💕❣️

[sarum1967]

Hi Dory

My op is Monday too and in a much more positive mood. Months and months of waiting had taken its toll but now its nearly here just want it done and can focus on getting myself better.

Wishing you well for Monday.

Cheers

Phil

[Ethel13 in reply to sarum1967]

Hi Phil

I’m so pleased that you are in a positive mood as your op draws near. I’ll be thinking of you as we both prepare for theatre.

All the very best,

Dory x❤️💕❣️

[MKB38 in reply to sarum1967]

Hi Phil, how long has it been from the consultation with your surgeon and now please? It might give me a clue as I'm under Papworth too. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Margaret x

[sarum1967 in reply to MKB38]

Hi Margaret

MRI @ Papworth Oct !6

Cardiologist @ Hinchingbrooke Apr 17

TOE @ Papworth May 17

Angiogram @ Papworth July 17

Surgeon appt @ Papworth Aug 17

Op tomorrow

I've had to involve my local MP in expediting the date for surgery because of the lengthy delays and deterioration in my health. If I hadn't I suspect the operation wouldn't have occurred until next year. Cardiologist advised the operation was urgent back in May.

Hope all goes well for you

Regards

Phil

[MKB38 in reply to sarum1967]

Thanks Phil, I'm pleased you have managed to bring it forward. I'm not an urgent case so I'm resigned to waiting. Good luck, please keep us posted re your recovery. Margaret

[sarum1967 in reply to MKB38]

Thanks Margaret xx

[Hidden]

Hi good luck for Monday I hope it goes well and you have a speedy recovery, keep us all posted how you are getting on , take care and big hugs char xx

[Ethel13 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Char

Thank you for your good luck message and for wishing me a speedy recovery, I will add posts as and when I can to keep you posted.

Thank you for the hug 🤗

Hugs to you

Dory x❤️💕❣️

[Fredders]

Take some things in with you to do after your op - puzzle books etc, hospital can be very boring! Don't be surprised if your attention span isn't too good though, last time I tried to read a book and kept having to re-read pages as I couldn't remember what I'd read! Did puzzles instead, less taxing on my brain 😸

Wendy

[Ethel13 in reply to Fredders]

Thank you Wendy for the advice, I have packed some light reading, magazines and puzzles for if I feel able.

Today I have early cold like symptoms, will wait until the morning to see if they get worse. Not sure if I can have surgery with a cold. 😩 xxx

[Fredders in reply to Ethel13]

Oh no, hopefully it's just a 24 hour thing, pretty sure they won't operate if it turns into a full blown cold - risks with the anaesthetic/lungs. Fingers crossed for you. xx

[Ethel13 in reply to Fredders]

Thank you Wendy, what will be will be. I’ll see how I am in the morning, if no better I’ll phone the hospital.

Dory x😟

[MKB38]

I wish you all well for next week. I've been waiting for ages and on the one hand I'm dreading it, but on the other hand I want to get it over with and get my life back on track. Please do keep posting about your recovery, it's a great comfort. I'll be thinking of you all and, in a strange way, feel envious. Love and hugs. Margaret x

[Ethel13 in reply to MKB38]

Bless you Margaret,

As you may have seen in my reply to Wendy I have developed some cold symptoms which is really annoying. I am doing all the usual things to try and kick it into touch. Will see how I am in the morning 😟x

[laura_dropstitch Heart Star in reply to Ethel13]

Oh no! Hope all goes ahead as planned. Fingers crossed for you x

[Ethel13]

Thank you Laura

Feeling better this morning so will head to the hospital this afternoon and see what happens.

Dory x❤️