Mitch, I know of a man who lives near Denver, CO who traveled to the Northeast Georgia Medical Center for his mitral valve repair due to their excellent reputation. ...Read more
Mitch, I know of a man who lives near Denver, CO who traveled to the Northeast Georgia Medical Center for his mitral valve repair due to their excellent reputation.
Welcome to the community! You're not alone. It's a rare person who doesn't have some trepidation going into heart surgery. You don't have much time for additional ...Read more
Welcome to the community! You're not alone. It's a rare person who doesn't have some trepidation going into heart surgery. You don't have much time for additional planning, but there is a lot of information for both before and after surgery. I found that knowing more made it a bit less scary and that seeing what others went through let me know what I might potentially face, but it also let me know how well most people were doing down the road and how full their lives were after recovery. Prayers for a successful surgery and uneventful recovery!
Bob Fessler Mitch, you will be okay. I've followed many aortic valve replacement surgeries and the outcomes have ... Read more
Bob Fessler Mitch, you will be okay. I've followed many aortic valve replacement surgeries and the outcomes have all been positive. You can do this. Go in with a positive attitude. It WILL work out okay.
Mitch, I see your surgery is coming up in two days, best of luck and I will pray for you! I remember at two days before surgery I was sort of a walking zombie, ...Read more
Mitch, I see your surgery is coming up in two days, best of luck and I will pray for you! I remember at two days before surgery I was sort of a walking zombie, I was relieved because all the decisions were in place it all felt like a bit of a dream!
Godspeed, Lise Bowles
Mitch Simpson Thank You! It sort of feels the same for me. My surgeon is very positive and optimistic but it is ... Read more
Mitch Simpson Thank You! It sort of feels the same for me. My surgeon is very positive and optimistic but it is still a scary thing to me.
I am praying for you, your family, and the medical staff that will be surrounding you. If you have any specific concerns or questions about what open heart ...Read more
I am praying for you, your family, and the medical staff that will be surrounding you. If you have any specific concerns or questions about what open heart surgery will be like I'm sure any of us, including myself, will be happy to discuss with you. For me the hardest part was the sore muscles afterwards, but that was something that could be treated with medication, tiger balm, heat, or rest. I look forward to hearing how your surgery goes. Enjoy your Christmas with your family! Merry Christmas and God bless you!
Bob Jensen Thanks Mitch. You do the same. Everyone on this site are becoming my heros going into this. I thin ... Read more
Bob Jensen Thanks Mitch. You do the same. Everyone on this site are becoming my heros going into this. I think the worst part is the anticipation of the pain and suffering after the life saving surgery. Screws with my mind. LOL.
Mitch you are a week ahead of me on your surgery my prayers and positive energy go your way you will do fine you have courage and this will turn out great I ...Read more
Mitch you are a week ahead of me on your surgery my prayers and positive energy go your way you will do fine you have courage and this will turn out great I look forward to hearing from you after your surgery is over God bless and Merry Christmas
Mitch Simpson Hi Bob Merry Christmas Although I know it is tough at least for me to not have the surgery on my mi ... Read more
Mitch Simpson Hi Bob Merry Christmas Although I know it is tough at least for me to not have the surgery on my mind!! I will post an update when I am able afterward. God Bless you and Merry Christmas
Bob Jensen Mitch - the surgery is constantly on my mind, and I know the same feeling you are having - yours is t ... Read more
Bob Jensen Mitch - the surgery is constantly on my mind, and I know the same feeling you are having - yours is tomorrow. I will be praying for you in prep. I will see how you are doing a few days after the surgery. Some people are posting days after the surgeries in the hospital. You will come thru this wonderfully and gain a new perspective and lease on life. My heart is one pulse with yours.