Hope I’m not boring you all, Drs just been round, very pleased with how I’m progressing compared to last week, he actually said that I was so bad if they hadn’t had me in hospital the worse may well have happened
Water is still coming out of me but compared to last week I feel very good and actually said to the dr I am gonna beat this- he loved that.
My op whatever it will be will be next week so I will bomb down as it approaches and you may notice it but I’m trying to stay positive.
I keep hearing when you’re on the outside of the NHS that’s it’s broken, finished etc, IT ISNT, I just wish that the government would realise this and give them what they deserve. I said to one of the nurses yesterday “ you don’t stop here do u” they’re on the go all day long and always smiling. As you are well aware dealing with people during your life can be difficult but dealing with a sick person is even harder.
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Such good news that you’re feeling better and the doctor is happy with your progress! You really are in the best place at the moment for your recovery.
Keep up the positive attitude in the mean time, you will definitely overcome this bump in the road and hopefully, be ready for surgery next week 🙏🏽.
not boring at all.. yes cardio staff are fabulous. And next year, when you have your annual check, you should find they are pretty good. I was so pleased at the Organization for my three year check.
And I also found the original recovery very good. It took me three months. I felt better every day or two. So you have good times ahead,
I don’t think you will bomb down. You have a good attitude and you treat staff properly. You will sail through the tests and marvel at the care and Organization.
You grasp that the op will revolutionise your life so why would you bomb. I even slept the night before, which I didn’t expect.
Brilliant update! So glad your doing so much better thank goodness your in hospital then. Wish you all the best for your operation next week take care! And don't worry your definitely not boring anyone love to hear how your doing! 😘
As you write I’m just having an anxious moment, because it’s looming, so far another respiratory dr has come in and said they think they r satisfied with where I am, but I did say I was told that I was to have a last breathing test to decide which way to do it. The anxiety is completely me, why am i suddenly anxious when my latest oxygen intake is now showing 95-97%, (normal person 99%)
Where as when I came in it was low89- 90’s. Apparently for someone with COPD it’s normal to be around 90-93 .
Gotta have another x ray to see how much of the water I’ve got off my lungs.
No way I can avoid it, I will get jittery and prob clam up nearer the time, and I’ve got to stop this false sense of security I’m creating for myself
As said I’m not sure what has sent me down, they all seem positive so far, I think it may be the fact that a respritory dr said today that they had all they need when I was told a final test to determine which way to do it.. I know my last test will be nothing like this one, because I was so ill at the time and it would please me to give a good reading for my own sanity .
I’ve done nothing but hunt for the person with COPD who has had it done, apparently I’m told there are some on Facebook but I’m afraid I do not use that site. I’ll continue to hunt because as said I think that will be the only real thing to calm me down
hi , What you are feeling at the moment is a normal reaction to a traumatic situation. I doubt that there is anyone on this forum who could honestly say that before their surgery they didn’t feel very anxious. I was absolutely terrified and while I was in hospital they had to put me on sleeping tablets. The waiting is the worst part of all this but hopefully you won’t have to wait much longer. Feel free to post anytime you like, that’s what we are here for. X
Hi Highburyted. I’ve been following your progress, I had surgical aortic valve replacement four weeks ago and while I have been fortunate enough not to have the breathing complications I can fully empathise with the awful fear and anxiety before any procedure. I’m looking forward to being able to compare scars very soon!
It’s just the final piece of my worries to find the COPD person who’s had it.
All my signs r improving all the time by the look of it it’s just my anxiety, that came back today became I haven’t had the final breathing tests yet, which should be much much better than last week, for them to decide which way to do it and I’m gonna jump the gun and say I bet it’s keyhole rather than tavi
Yes I’ve posted there but not had any luck with finding the COPD person like myself who’s had it done, I know they r on Facebook but I don’t use that site and won’t. I’ll keep hunting
Hi Highburyted. So pleased to read that you are getting better. This must all have been a shock. You sound in pretty good spirits and by the sound of things are well looked after. Anxiety isn't at all unusual just before such a big op, its the body way of telling you to prepare yourself. What I am trying clumsily to say is its a normal reaction to worrying circumstances. I found being in hospital stressful, no matter how caring and competent the medics were. It sounds as if they have both sides of your concerns covered, so to speak and you have both cardiac and respiratory care there. You have plenty of support here - even if none of us appears to have COPD - so please continue to keep us posted and fingers crossed all goes ahead soon.
In a way I’m unbelievably lucky, with my underlying conditions I’ve always said that if ever they pulled me in at 12 for instance to operate at 2, it would be nowhere near enough time to make sure all my problems can be helped. Lucky for me, unlucky for the Drs in the respect of time and money , they’ve now been able to study me on a daily basis to get me optimised for the operation . I could not have asked for anymore.
Don’t worry, it’s looming now, and no matter what anyone says my anxiety will go into orbit. I’ve just got to deal with it
Good luck HighburyTed normal to feel anxious before an operation. Think positive as will soon be over and you will be on the mend. Hope it happens soon for you. Best wishes
You are in the best hands for all it's problems I think our NHS is the best in the world. highly skilled surgeons, amazing consultant's and caring nurses. Wishing you all the best and keep us posted. Char
Hello great to hear your positive outlook. Not always easy. I had aortic valve replacement four weeks ago; it is amazing what medicine can do. The NHS is amazing. I have been in ICU for 5 days over the last 14 months with multiple problems. We all have different experiences but I have been fantastically looked after.
I am feeling stronger everyday and feel very positive about the future. It feels as though a weight is off my shoulders. Onwards 😍
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