barb
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I spent 3 full days and one night (unplanned) at the CC last week. It was intense but very comforting too to know that they were so thorough in testing. The Clinic was amazingly effecient through all of this and everyone we met with was wonderful. On the first day I met with a cardiologist, Dr. Stewart, who was great. I was not happy with the cardio that diagnosed and referrred me so I was in the market for a new cardio which worked out well.
On the second day I had a cardiac cath after seeing a geneticist (ruled out Marfan Syndrome). The cath went well but when trying to close up I bled internally so they kept me overnight.
Day 3 I met with the surgical team and finally Dr. Svensson. He was very nice and of course my big question for him was do I really need to be doing this NOW? He had zero hesitation in saying it does need to be done now. He actually measured my aneurysm at 5.7 at the largest point. He will repair the aneurysm and replace the valve with a bovine valve.
Surgery is set for July 7 and I will be admitted on the 6th for fluids (to protect the kidneys). Dr. Svensson says that I may be on the vent for an extra day due to this being such a big surgery but that they will sedate me as long as the vent is needed.
I do have confidence and peace right now that I will be o.k. I am terrified for my loved ones however. My husband isn't in the best health himself. He is diabetic. My adult aged kids will probably come and visit while I am in ICU (the younger ones of course will not). I only keep imagining this from their perspective.
I can't wait for the scary part of this to be behind us. Thank you for your support.
Barb
On the second day I had a cardiac cath after seeing a geneticist (ruled out Marfan Syndrome). The cath went well but when trying to close up I bled internally so they kept me overnight.
Day 3 I met with the surgical team and finally Dr. Svensson. He was very nice and of course my big question for him was do I really need to be doing this NOW? He had zero hesitation in saying it does need to be done now. He actually measured my aneurysm at 5.7 at the largest point. He will repair the aneurysm and replace the valve with a bovine valve.
Surgery is set for July 7 and I will be admitted on the 6th for fluids (to protect the kidneys). Dr. Svensson says that I may be on the vent for an extra day due to this being such a big surgery but that they will sedate me as long as the vent is needed.
I do have confidence and peace right now that I will be o.k. I am terrified for my loved ones however. My husband isn't in the best health himself. He is diabetic. My adult aged kids will probably come and visit while I am in ICU (the younger ones of course will not). I only keep imagining this from their perspective.
I can't wait for the scary part of this to be behind us. Thank you for your support.
Barb