Was literally typing "Today's the Day" and get a call from Dr. Riley's office saying that he had an emergency this morning and my surgery has been pushed to ...Read more
Was literally typing "Today's the Day" and get a call from Dr. Riley's office saying that he had an emergency this morning and my surgery has been pushed to Thursday at 1 p.m. now. Starting back medication and carrying on the relaxation (Movie Theater, Pool, maybe walk around Scottsdale Fashion Square, ... will make this fun - lemonade from lemons) and prep for Thursday now. At least my vision board is done - things that over-achievers do. But I am praying for the person and their family with the emergency and I hope they all do well.
Rose Madura Deb, I also went through a postponement and it threw me for a loop! Focus on the positive and do som ... Read more
Rose Madura Deb, I also went through a postponement and it threw me for a loop! Focus on the positive and do something totally relaxing. Thursday will be here soon enough. Godspeed!
Deb Michalowski Rose - thanks so much! Agree, but more time to pray, be positive and have relaxing fun.
Matthew Malooly a nursing strike started a week before my surgery was scheduled. I ended up being one of the only pa ... Read more
Matthew Malooly a nursing strike started a week before my surgery was scheduled. I ended up being one of the only patients that didn't need rescheduling, but we didn't know for sure surgery was happening at all until the day before we flew out. Not easy to deal with. But bonus days don't come easy in life. I hope you can find time for thoughtful relaxation and some memory making.
Greg Michalowski Deb... the Warrior. B-Positive : ) You Got This....too.
Ana Brusso Great attitude Deb, I went through a postponement also and everything went well. You will do well. Gr ... Read more
Ana Brusso Great attitude Deb, I went through a postponement also and everything went well. You will do well. Great collage. 🙏❤️
STEPHEN MORRIS I feel bad when I hear surgery was cancelled. But I was the recipient of emergency surgery and other ... Read more
STEPHEN MORRIS I feel bad when I hear surgery was cancelled. But I was the recipient of emergency surgery and other people's surgery got cancelled...my surgery took twice as long as expected and I even think some who showed up for surgery that day did not get their surgery. Without the surgery I probably wouldn't be here today.
Clifford Teoh Hang in there, Deb! My husband's surgeon just stopped by to confirm tomorrow morning's surgery. You ... Read more
Clifford Teoh Hang in there, Deb! My husband's surgeon just stopped by to confirm tomorrow morning's surgery. Your surgery will be behind you soon enough.
Susan Lynn Wow! That's the spirit, Deb! It's happened to a few heart warriors on this site, but you'll just ... Read more
Susan Lynn Wow! That's the spirit, Deb! It's happened to a few heart warriors on this site, but you'll just have to wait until Thursday to be our next rock star! Stay positive! We'll be waiting for you!
Pamela Gregory I love your board!!! This will all be behind you before you know it.
Deb Michalowski To all - Thanks for the well wishes and confirmation that emergencies happen. Thank you Stephen for ... Read more
Deb Michalowski To all - Thanks for the well wishes and confirmation that emergencies happen. Thank you Stephen for sharing how you were the recipient of emergency and are here with us today - thank goodness!
Shifting to the wonder of emergency surgery and the many lives saved, thanks to it. Waiting is extremely minor in comparison. I have more time to prepare, my surgeon is more experienced, but more important than all of this: the potential for a life to be saved was made with the hopeful outcome of that heart patient is here with us today. I feel fortunate to have the real opportunity to be a part of this situation.
Adam Pick Love the picture! And, the attitude. Yes! You got this Deb! If you need anything, please let me know... Read more
Adam Pick Love the picture! And, the attitude. Yes! You got this Deb! If you need anything, please let me know!
Robert Miller I wish you all the best!!! You will be in good hands. Recovery is hard but I never felt as safe as wh ... Read more
Robert Miller I wish you all the best!!! You will be in good hands. Recovery is hard but I never felt as safe as when I went in for surgery and after surgery. You have all these great people caring for you.
Jerry Brown Absolutely love seeing you Deb (and Greg :-) relaxing as you head into the weekend. You have many, ma ... Read more
Jerry Brown Absolutely love seeing you Deb (and Greg :-) relaxing as you head into the weekend. You have many, many caring folks pulling for you. Enjoy the weekend and crush this surgery next week. As so many have said, YOU GOT THIS DEB!
Michael Solis Being well versed and prepared is essential to the process. I had my aortic valve replaced as well as ... Read more
Michael Solis Being well versed and prepared is essential to the process. I had my aortic valve replaced as well as double bypass surgery on 5 15 23. Back to work part time after 6 weeks. Three months post surgery I am feeling much better. Be patient - recovery takes time - but it does happen !
Grace Mason What a great way to relax beforehand. The pool looks wonderful in this heat!
Deena Z Goooooo Deb. Thinking of you. Hold this great pic nearby, because it will be cool to post another ... Read more
Deena Z Goooooo Deb. Thinking of you. Hold this great pic nearby, because it will be cool to post another one a couple months or so after your surgery! Nice way to relax. Floating, being submerged, in water has to be meditative. As Adam also knows so well too.
Debra Keife And the pool will be your best friend post surgery once the incision is healed. I do water aerobics 3 ... Read more
Debra Keife And the pool will be your best friend post surgery once the incision is healed. I do water aerobics 3 times per week. The best cardio workout! I am 2 years post surgery and feel good. Best well wishes on your surgery.
Deb Michalowski Thank you so much to all - Susan, Adam (love the pic - saved to my photos), Robert, Jerry, Michael, G ... Read more
Deb Michalowski Thank you so much to all - Susan, Adam (love the pic - saved to my photos), Robert, Jerry, Michael, Grace, Deena, and Debra! I am really getting psyched to get this done on Monday and start the good work to breathe like I have never done before on the other side! I got this!
Juli Gorence Fernandez You got this Deb! I will be thinking of you. You are going to kick ass.
Amy Ames Yay Deb! It sounds like you are in good hands and so many of us are praying for you to have a success ... Read more
Amy Ames Yay Deb! It sounds like you are in good hands and so many of us are praying for you to have a successful surgery and gentle and speedy healing process. You are not alone, we love you so much! 🩷
I am from: Scottsdale, AZ
My surgery date is: August 31, 2023
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Shifting to the wonder of emergency surgery and the many lives saved, thanks to it. Waiting is extremely minor in comparison. I have more time to prepare, my surgeon is more experienced, but more important than all of this: the potential for a life to be saved was made with the hopeful outcome of that heart patient is here with us today. I feel fortunate to have the real opportunity to be a part of this situation.