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Well, back on 11/20, my cardio said it is elective for me to have my bicuspid aortic valve replaced. I have trained the person who will do my work while I am gone, and I finally see my cardiologist 1/29 to set up when I will have the surgery. I am thinking it will be the second or third week of February. He has picked the surgeon, but I have not met him yet. They will do my cath. the 1st day I am in the hospital I guess. That is what he told me back in Nov. anyway. I had a TEE done about 2 1/2 years ago that confirmed my bicuspid aortic valve.
Once I have scheduled the surgery, what other things can I expect to go through before the surgery day finally comes? I have had blood work done already to check my hypothyroidism, liver, and cholesterol. My teeth are in wonderful condition.
I would feel better, obviously, to meet the surgeon beforehand, but what do I ask him? I already plan to bombard the cardio. with questions this Thursday (1/29).
Does anyone know of an internet solution to preparing your will yourself without hiring a lawyer? And also the living will and any other legal things I should do.
I am allowing 6 weeks off of work. I hope that is enough time. My cardio. told me at least 4 weeks.
We live in a tri-level which means there is no bathroom on the floor where our living room is. Where will I spend most of my time the first week being home... in bed, or in the recliner? Will I be able to get around fine these first few days after the hospital, or should I make sure someone is here with me?
Also, I have an 11 year-old son who wants to be there the day of the surgery. Any opinions on that? I think he is afraid if he isn't there I may die and he won't get to see me before that, I'm unsure. I told him I will look horrible and may scare him more to see me after surgery, but he REALLY insists that he is going to be there with his Dad.
One last question ~ I assume if I have surgery done mid Feb., that bowling is out of the question until next fall. I am on a weekly league that finishes near the end of April.
Any input anyone has would be wonderful. Thank-you
Once I have scheduled the surgery, what other things can I expect to go through before the surgery day finally comes? I have had blood work done already to check my hypothyroidism, liver, and cholesterol. My teeth are in wonderful condition.
I would feel better, obviously, to meet the surgeon beforehand, but what do I ask him? I already plan to bombard the cardio. with questions this Thursday (1/29).
Does anyone know of an internet solution to preparing your will yourself without hiring a lawyer? And also the living will and any other legal things I should do.
I am allowing 6 weeks off of work. I hope that is enough time. My cardio. told me at least 4 weeks.
We live in a tri-level which means there is no bathroom on the floor where our living room is. Where will I spend most of my time the first week being home... in bed, or in the recliner? Will I be able to get around fine these first few days after the hospital, or should I make sure someone is here with me?
Also, I have an 11 year-old son who wants to be there the day of the surgery. Any opinions on that? I think he is afraid if he isn't there I may die and he won't get to see me before that, I'm unsure. I told him I will look horrible and may scare him more to see me after surgery, but he REALLY insists that he is going to be there with his Dad.
One last question ~ I assume if I have surgery done mid Feb., that bowling is out of the question until next fall. I am on a weekly league that finishes near the end of April.
Any input anyone has would be wonderful. Thank-you