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John Cochran
I had myself all psyched up to get a Cryolife Synergraft aortic valve on April 24. Today my surgeon's office called to say that a valve in my size was not currently available, and we'd have to wait until the right size is available. Of course, no one can predict when that might happen.
So, a mix of emotions. Disappointment on the one hand, relief on the other. My "Type A Executive Mr. Control" personality certainly is no help here! There is absolutely nothing I can do except wait. One can't really wish for the "right" person to expire and donate their tissue. However, the one thing I CAN do, and WILL do tomorrow is go down to the Hennepin Counter service center and get my driver's license changed so that I am a designated organ doner.
I'll keep you posted on the on-going saga. In the mean time, my best wishes, prayers and hopes for those of you with your surgery happening soon.
--John
So, a mix of emotions. Disappointment on the one hand, relief on the other. My "Type A Executive Mr. Control" personality certainly is no help here! There is absolutely nothing I can do except wait. One can't really wish for the "right" person to expire and donate their tissue. However, the one thing I CAN do, and WILL do tomorrow is go down to the Hennepin Counter service center and get my driver's license changed so that I am a designated organ doner.
I'll keep you posted on the on-going saga. In the mean time, my best wishes, prayers and hopes for those of you with your surgery happening soon.
--John