Hi, Heidi -- I just joined this community and saw that your surgery is tomorrow at BIDMC. Best wishes! I live in Newton and am planning to have mitral valve ...Read more
Hi, Heidi -- I just joined this community and saw that your surgery is tomorrow at BIDMC. Best wishes! I live in Newton and am planning to have mitral valve replacement surgery at BWH in the coming months. I hope all goes beautifully for you! -- Debbie
Deena Z Haven't read, but my bet is the nurse's perspective is more comprehensive than the cardiologist's and ... Read more
Deena Z Haven't read, but my bet is the nurse's perspective is more comprehensive than the cardiologist's and surgeon's. Would be interesting to hear what your "take home's" were from reading the book. (Adams was also my surgeon.)
J Alexander Lassally Based on the cheesy air glossed cover, I am betting it is a bit superficial.... I'd read through ac ... Read more
J Alexander Lassally Based on the cheesy air glossed cover, I am betting it is a bit superficial.... I'd read through accounts here. In general, take an average of patient experience, and that is it. Happy to answer any questions. Main advice is to find your inner warrior and surrender to the moment... Give to the moment and it will help a lot! Be prepared and do your planning in advance...