Recent content by ponytaila1a

What's with the coordinator. One tried to talk me out of the port access as well. I have to say that I experienced no pain to speak of..........but everyone is different. She kept dwelling on more pain through the ribs song too. I did not mention this to my surgeon.........but wanted to. I...

I was scheduled for the robot, but had the incision under the breast after a CT showed some problems that may have had to be repaired while "he was in there". Dr Gillinov told me pre-surgery that the reapir would be done the safest way ......to be decided the day of the surgery. I have to say...

John glad to see you posting ..... even tho the situation has not improved. Have you called CC to determine the actual out of pocket estimate ? I have names and #'s for the financial assistance department if you want to PM me.

I also had my husband with me....but I too remember others posting about doing it solo. Sunday is a bit slow. Perhaps they will be along soon.

Bob prayers for Monday....will be checking in for the results. When I was waiting and researching my friends told me that was the worst.....but could not help it as I wanted all of the info I could find. It does scare us though.

Ash...I knew I wanted the CC.....but had to choose a surgeon. It was difficult but realized how blessed I was the I was choosing between two of the best in the world. I also consulted with Dr Lytle......wonderful....I opted for Da Vinci so I went with Gillinov. Interestingly, when I had the...

Prayers for a successful procedure and an uneventful recovery

Prayers for a successful surgery and an uneventful recovery. Update us when you can.

Prayers for a successful surgery and an uneventful recovery. Have someone update us when you can.

RV glad you posted......we see that you are busy, but try to let us know how the TEE goes. Prayers for you.

Danny.....prayers for you and your family. The wait is so difficult. Best wishes for an uneventful recovery.

Did anyone hear where (what hospital) iit was done? I thought I would try "the clip" but it was never offered to me.

Prayers for you ! Keep us informed as to how you are doing.

Sympathy and prayers to Simon's family at this most difficult time.

The information that I need, should be in-layman terms (because no one on the committee is a medical person) so they can fully understand the condition and the consequences of not having the surgery done in a timely manner. I cannot believe an employer would have a committee to make these...