Surgery, so soon?

[Gail in Ca]

Well, I called my surgeon's office and they already set up a date for my valve replacement. Feb. 20th is the magic day! So, I either will awaken with 2 mechanical valves, or 1 homograph and mitral repair or tissue replacement.
My cardio says it's a 2 surgeon job. Lots of stitching required and he says my surgeon, Dr. Craig Miller, is an artist in the stitching dep't.
The question to ask any surgeon is who will do the stitching of the valves, and I'm happy to say my surgeon does it, and stays in the room until the surgery, including sternom closing, is all finished. A 7 yr resident may close me up!
I am okay with what ever valve outcome I get. I am calmer today, now that it's all set up.
Gail

 

[Phyllis]

Gail, I'm glad you have your date and have put you on the calendar for the 20th. Somehow, I think it is calming to have a date and having confidence in your surgeons is the best!

 

[ALCapshaw2]

Dr. Craig Miller is a highly respected Surgeon who has operated on some of our members, including one who needed a complex repair of his aorta. You will be in "Good Hands".

'AL Capshaw'

 

[Cooker]

Gail ... you have our support and prayers ... getting a date makes it SO real .... I'm sure you will do just fine......

 

[Mary]

Gail,
You've got a great surgical team so I know they will get everything fixed just right, and I hope that you'll be past this in record time.

 

[skeptic49]

Congrats on the date, Gail. You are in my thoughts.

Jim

 

[AgilityDog]

Oh! 2 weeks! that's great. The waiting is the hardest part, so soon is wonderful. Congrats on getting your date.

 

[WayneGM]

Congratulations on setting the date. Best wishes and good luck.

 

[Nupur]

Gail, all the best and hope this will be behind you soon!

 

[CThrock]

Gail, So glad you got a date. I had my OHS at Stanford also Dr Oyer did mine Dr Miller was on vacation. You are on great hands don't worry about anything. The staff is a heaven sent.Your recovery is all you need to think about know and you'll do great. You will be in my thoughts and prayers on Feb 20th.

 

[Guest]

Gail,

CONGRATS on the date ... it is coming up soon. GOOD LUCK ... thoughts/prayers coming your way for a SUCCESSFUL surgery.



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[Snoopy]

Gail, best wishes for a smooth procedure. As we used to say in the Navy, you can do the next 5 days standing on your head. Good luck.

Randy

 

[hall]

Glad to hear you have your date.

 

[blkrino]

Ready, set ,go

Ready, set ,go

It looks like your ready to go and get it done.Once youre in and they give you the happy juice it goes so quick, next thing you are waking up again. Remember to keep hugging your little pillow and try to keep your humor (there is always someone worse off).
Good Luck with this experience

Reinhard
London Ont.