Surgery tomorrow 8am. 2nd surgery

[Mday849]

I'm having my second open heart surgery tomorrow. The last one I had was 22 years ago. Doctor said there is an increased risk since I've had a previous surgery because they will have to cut through scar tissue from my previous surgery. He said there is a 3 to 5 percent chance of major complications. Very nervous about tomorrow. Has anyone here had more than 1 open heart surgery?

 

[Paleowoman]

I haven't had more than one open heart surgery but I do wish you the very, very best for tomorrow. I know there are some on here who've had more than one so I hope they see this and respond to you. Will be thinking of you.

 

[pellicle]

Yes, I've had three.

Your surgeon is correct about the scar tissue, but I'm looking at it the other way, there is 97% chance of it being perfectly fine.

Stay calm and remember the chant


I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
Only I will remain

 

[pellicle]

See you smiling on the other side

 

[Seaton]

Sending good thoughts your way and the best for the days to come.

 

[DebbyA]

I've had my aortic valve replaced twice in the last 10 years. When I asked the surgeon this time about difficulties for the patient because of scar tissue, he said "It's difficult for the surgeon, not for the patient." Also, a neighbor who is a cardiac surgical nurse told me that procedures have improved so much that I'd be able to tell a difference just six years after the first AVR. Hope that helps!

Best wishes on your surgery and recovery!

 

[honeybunny]

Sending as much positive energy your way as to can muster up.

 

[ALLBETTERNOW!]

Sending as much positive energy your way as to can muster up.

You got this. Best of luck, but you don't need it, you have science and experience on you side.

 

[ottagal]

Thinking of you and sending positive vibes and prayers. Will look forward to an update in post-surgery!

 

[AZ Don]

Had one, in the waiting room for #2. Good luck with yours. Let us know how it goes.

 

[VikiVix]

Just had my second one September 16th. First one was in 2006. Wishing you peace and prayer for you.

 

[cldlhd]

I'll be sending good thoughts your way.

 

[neil]

you will be just fine, see you soon

 

[Midpack]

Best wishes, you will be fine!

 

[virtuousone39]

I have had two open heart surgeries. The second one was not done through my sternum but under my right arm. I am here to encourage you. All will be fine and as stated before #NOFEAR

 

[MethodAir]

I'm having my second open heart surgery tomorrow. The last one I had was 22 years ago. Doctor said there is an increased risk since I've had a previous surgery because they will have to cut through scar tissue from my previous surgery. He said there is a 3 to 5 percent chance of major complications. Very nervous about tomorrow. Has anyone here had more than 1 open heart surgery?

The odds are heavily in your favor. You got this.

 

[cldlhd]

Sending best wishes your way, It'll be fine.

 

[harrietW]

Sending thoughts and prayers. Well be watching for you post to tell us how well it went.