Well my time has come ❤️‍🩹

[Laurensophie]

I’m all ready for my operation to replace my aortic valve tomorrow morning. Hopefully first down at 8am.

Scared but positive.

This group has helped me so much ❤️‍🩹

Good luck to anyone else who’s having their surgery x

[cem1234]

good luck thinking of you x

[DodgyTickerMum]

You’ll be in our thoughts tomorrow and the coming days. I was in your shoes in June last year. I’d just had an emotional farewell with Hubby and was feeling a bit sorry for myself - when in bustled a nurse and enquired whether I had a hairy chest and would it need shaving…? The horrified look on my face must have said it all - because she apologised and said they have to ask! She then proceeded to rustle up 2 of the most disgusting electrolyte drinks that I’ve ever had the misfortune to taste and cheerfully informed me, that I’d have another 2 in the morning before theatre. (They’re potassium and magnesium, which help support the heart and sadly have a taste like toilet cleaner smells). Ask for them to be made up like shots - not like a long drink. The quicker they’re gone, the better. Trust me!

Next, you’ll be presented with the anti-bacterial shampoo / body wash to shower with and to complete the makeover and ‘glow-up’ - a hair net to wear in theatre. Then come the support stockings - which would do Nora Batty proud. Glamorous surgery this is not.

Just remember that for the surgeons tomorrow, this is what they do every week. Whilst this is massive for us, it’s routine for them. They’re at the top of their game and have a team working alongside them, who are all specialists in what they do. You’ve got this! We’ll be looking forward to reading your update once you’re back on the ward.

Take Care!❤️‍🩹

[GJHD in reply to DodgyTickerMum]

GOOD LUCK. TAKE CARE

[Crystal614]

Wishing you all the best with your operation tomorrow and wishing you a speedy recovery as well.

[GJHD in reply to Crystal614]

DITTO

[BeKind28-]

Hello

See this as a new start and a healthier you

You will be fine and before you know it on the road to recovery

You can do and get through this and we will be waiting for your updates to hear how you are x

[Bingo88]

Good morning Lauraensophie. I hope your operation has gone well and you recover quickly and can get home to fully recover. Good luck. Brian

[andrea_waffle7]

Good luck for your operation. Sending lots of positive thoughts. Xxx❤️‍🩹

[Elsabounre]

Stay positive..we are all crossing fingers and praying for a full recovery in the shortest time..

[Scho1]

Good luck for tomorrow. Thinking of you.

[Gooner1947]

Wishing you all the very very best!!! I'm in the waiting stage but know my time will come.

[Digger0]

You are in my thoughts as you'll be on the way now! As others have said, it's normal for the surgeon so look forward to hearing from you in a day or so.

[Juliaxx]

Wishing you all the best tomorrow and a speedy recovery xx

[LSCE]

Best wishes for tomorrow and a speedy recovery x

[Wilding1]

very best wishes for your op. I had much the same op 18 months ago, it was life saving and life changing. The care I was given (NHSWales) was excellent, as I’m sure yours will be.

[bluedolphin2]

Good Luck 🍀x

[Mizza50]

Hope the op has gone well & you have a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹

[Choccie55]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹 x

[baffle]

All the best I to am at the waiting stage be thinking of you tomorrow

[Hidden]

Just remember as from tomorrow you are going to be a new healthier person. Sending positive love❤

[Terri14]

All the best tomorrow

[Avagra]

Best wishes and a speedy recovery xx

[BlueGreenPink]

good luck, I hope you have a smooth recovery x

[alicebear]

I hope everything went to plan which valve did they replace it with

[Vrouse]

Hope everything goes well tomorrow, stay positive, you're in expert hands, they do these ops all the time. You will be fine x