unexpected call

[mewg]

well had a shock call today telling me ill be going in for my aortic valve replacement on the 21st nov.i only seen surgeon a few weeks ago and was told 4 to 6 months then had the call today i feel quite strange and scared as its so close 2 xmas and my kids are only 3 and 21 months so will be hard not being able 2 play with them as im very hands on father.be glad when its all over.hope every1 is well x

[Dazzler142]

Hi Mewg,

Thats great news.

The worst of it will be over by christmas 🎄 for you but no lifting for you so that will be hard for you and your little ones but am sure they will be excellent little nurses..bless them 😊

Take Care

Jenny x

[mewg in reply to Dazzler142]

thanks jen two little nurses lol my boy will be wanting 2 fight me like always lol and my daughter with down sydrome is haveing her earing aids the same day so my misis be haveing fun lol.i must admit im scared and beeing a bouncer i dont useually get scared of anything lol.not looking 4 ward 2 ticking and clicking eeither lol x

[skid112 Heart Star]

Hi mewg, timing could habe been better but at least now you have a date and you'll recover quickly. As Jenny says two little nurses to help and a hands on father, time for you to get your feet up and be spoilt

Take care

Mark

[mewg in reply to skid112]

get spoilt lol the break in hospital will be fab.aslong as it goes ok ill be up and about by xmas i hope x

[stevejb1810]

I know what its like to have the op dropped on you at very short notice (17 hours in my case) and yes, its a bit of a shock when it happens. But, be positive - better to have this fixed now rather than let it eat away at you for weeks and months. Your children are young enough that one of them will not really understand anything and the other is probably still happy with the cardboard boxes - they will have fun anyway and you will still be around, if somewhat less able than you might have been. But this is transient. You will have plenty more Christmases and birthdays to celebrate with them later.

Good luck with the op - think of it as an early Christmas present

Cheers

Steve

[MKB38]

It might not seem like it, but you are lucky😊 I would love to get a date, so that the operation isn't hanging over me all the time. We'd like to make plans for 2018, but can't as yet. Best of luck with the op and I wish you a speedy recovery. M

[mewg]

thanks i know its just a shock i just hope no 1 takesmy bed and they cancel it.how long have you been waiting x

[MKB38 in reply to mewg]

I met my surgeon in mid August and he has a long waiting list. I appreciate that there are lots of people who are much worse than me. My case isn't urgent, but I would like to get it over with. I've found the support and tips on this forum are excellent. Good luck xx

[mewg in reply to MKB38]

well i know they like 2 get you in with in 36 weeks from when you were 1st seen by cardioligst and im on 32 now but only seen surgeon 2weeks ago.i agree this group of ppl def help with advice and stuff.