First me, now Grandma

[MissMelis]

Hi everyone - love the new site!

It's been a while since I've been here, and I've missed everyone. And now I need everyone's positive thoughts please...

I didn't think I had a family history...but as it turns out I do. My Grandma Shirley (who is 75) was complaining of shortness of breath to her doctor. He sent her for an echo.

On Friday, it was discovered she has a bicuspid aortic valve with (now) severe regurgitation/stenosis. This is the EXACT same thing I have. How she went her whole life without anyone knowing is beyond me...though I think the chemo she had a few years ago for lymphoma probably affected her negatively.

In any case, she is scheduled for valve replacement surgery TOMORROW. Talk about head-spinning.

Please, everyone, keep her in your thoughts. I'm worried about her...I know what a tough road ahead she has. (Of course I'm not going to tell her that.)

I'm on my way to see her soon, to hopefully give her a little reassurance since I've been through it, and to give her one of my heart pillows, since they were so helpful for me during recovery.

Thanks everybody.

Melissa

 

[Nancy]

I think older people do just as well as younger, as long as they are otherwise healthy. Wishing all the best for your grandma.

 

[Duffey]

Your grandmother is in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[tobagotwo]

Your grandmother will be in my thoughts tomorrow.

I was just reading a study that said that age was not an independent predictor for bad outcomes for reoperations. As such, it's probably not that big a deal for first operations, either. That's my thought, and I'm going with it...

Best wishes,

 

[catwoman]

Melissa:

I'll keep your grandmother in my prayers. Please post to let us know that everything went well.

 

[ctyguy]

My roomie at C.C. was 77 years old and besides the valve replacement they also did three bypasses, and fixed a hole in his heart. His surgery was one day before me and he was out two days before me so his stay was actually shorter ! We are all going to be pulling for a routine procedure for her...

 

[hall]

My father in law had his replaced in his 80s. He did very well. Prayers for you and your grandma.

 

[karen14]

You & your grandma are in my thoughts & prayers Melissa! Luv, ~Karen

 

[Johan]

Thinking of her and prayers and healing vibes...

 

[nngbwh]

Your grandmother will be in my prayers.

 

[MissMelis]

Thanks very much everyone.

I saw Grandma last night - she is doing really well. Still Grandma. She fretter over not having any food to offer us while she's IN THE HOSPITAL. She probably would have baked a batch of shortbread right there if she could.

Unfortunately though, she has been bumped for surgery so it'll be a few days yet.
I will keep you posted - thank you all so much for your kind thoughts and words.

Melissa

 

[catwoman]

Thanks very much everyone.

I saw Grandma last night - she is doing really well. Still Grandma. She fretter over not having any food to offer us while she's IN THE HOSPITAL. She probably would have baked a batch of shortbread right there if she could.

Unfortunately though, she has been bumped for surgery so it'll be a few days yet.
I will keep you posted - thank you all so much for your kind thoughts and words.

Melissa

Melissa:
What a bummer.
However, since she's been bumped, why doesn't she ask if they'll let her in the hospital kitchen to make some shortbread? )

 

[BlindFaith]

Best wishes for a great day and an easy recovery !!

 

[COLLEEN S]

Melissa,
Sorry to hear of your grandmother's impending surgery. Both my parents have aneursyms and my father had bicuspid valve disease also. Prayers for grandma.

 

[Glenda]

Hug & prayers are coming your way!