Linda McHugh - Heart Valve Journal

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3451 days ago

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My surgery is on Tuesday and I was so worried I would miss the birth of my 2nd grand daughter but I was blessed that she arrived 2 weeks early and I was there. ...Read more

My surgery is on Tuesday and I was so worried I would miss the birth of my 2nd grand daughter but I was blessed that she arrived 2 weeks early and I was there. Now I just need to rest up❤️️❤️️❤️️

Nancy D God had this already scheduled for you! And just like this wonderful event you were able to share, H ... Read more

Nancy D God had this already scheduled for you! And just like this wonderful event you were able to share, He also has Tuesday handled for you! Go in strong knowing He has this, and soon you will be holding that new baby and making all new memories with her!!!

Cheryl Batzing So glad you were there for your granddaughter's birth! Will keep you in my prayers of your surgery on ... Read more

Cheryl Batzing So glad you were there for your granddaughter's birth! Will keep you in my prayers of your surgery on Tuesday---for a successful "fix" and quick healing.

John Jones I could not agree more with Nancy D. God has guided through this whole time

Rhonda Rawles A blessing indeed, congrats to you and to your family!

John Jones God has always guided us, And he has a plan for you. Your in our prayers.

Jennifer Pyles Things happen the way they are supposed to! Now focus on you and get healthy for that growing family ... Read more

Jennifer Pyles Things happen the way they are supposed to! Now focus on you and get healthy for that growing family!!!!

Kelly Weisgarber Good luck Linda. Sending prayers

Steven A Husted god knows what we need and what we want and he will take care of us you are in our prayers

Tammy Pilcher So happy for you, Linda! God is so good to us!

Bob M God has a wonderful plan for you! I pray that your surgery will be textbook and your recovery will be ... Read more

Bob M God has a wonderful plan for you! I pray that your surgery will be textbook and your recovery will be uneventful! Tuesday will be a new day for you with a fixed heart. God bless and rise up!

Lora Lee Peterson Congratulations! What a blessing to pick you up before this surgery! Good luck tomorrow!

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3454 days ago

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Pre-op completed this morning...everything is in place for surgery on Tuesday. I feel less anxiety than I have since I found out my surgery was needed. All ...Read more

Pre-op completed this morning...everything is in place for surgery on Tuesday. I feel less anxiety than I have since I found out my surgery was needed. All of the staff that I interacted with today @ Cedars-Sinai were so encouraging and compassionate and they also re confirmed my choice of hospital, procedure (DaVinci Robotic) and surgeon (Dr. Alfredo Trento). I am having mitral value repair and I am ready! On another note, I also just found out that my 2nd grandchild will be born before my surgery. Baby will be a little early but her doctors feel the baby is no longer getting nourishment. My daughter will be 38 weeks when they induce labor in the 4th! Best to all, Linda

John Jones Good news Linda, I also found that after my pre-op today that my anxiety level smoothed out. I guess ... Read more

John Jones Good news Linda, I also found that after my pre-op today that my anxiety level smoothed out. I guess the roller coaster has clacked it's way to the top and we can't get off now :) I will be praying for you and daughter and grandchild. hang in there

Linda McHugh Thanks John...a lot of excitement around here!

Prayers for you Linda and your sweet granddaughter. Hope you both will spending time together very s ... Read more

Prayers for you Linda and your sweet granddaughter. Hope you both will spending time together very soon.

Linda McHugh Thank you Mary...if all goes as planned I will be In the delivery room when the baby is born and stil ... Read more

Linda McHugh Thank you Mary...if all goes as planned I will be In the delivery room when the baby is born and still have time to take care of myself!

Jeanette Davidson Many blessings to you! ❤️

Susan Wozniak My thoughts and prayers are with you. Looking forward to hearung about how beautiful that baby is!

Linda McHugh Thanks Jeanette...you are such a kind and positive person!

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3483 days ago

Yesterday I did my 1st round of Autolocous blood donation. I was a bite surprised that my iron was low and I have been told now I will need to increase my ...Read more

Yesterday I did my 1st round of Autolocous blood donation. I was a bite surprised that my iron was low and I have been told now I will need to increase my level before 2nd donation in 2 weeks. I did do my normal Monday AM walk as well yesterday for 1 1/2 hours but admittedly it is becoming more difficult to do. I am hoping to be able to make my aerobics class tomorrow am before the break in class for 1 1/2 weeks. Fingers crossed. Still trying to keep my schedule and activities as normal as possible...

Tammy Pilcher Prayers and best wishes, Linda!

Linda McHugh Well, I did make it to aerobics today...but I must admit it was tough.

Linda McHughposted a journal

3485 days ago

Tomorrow I will be heading down to do my 1st contribution for "banking my own blood". I am B- and I am glad I will do this "just in case". I found out the only ...Read more

Tomorrow I will be heading down to do my 1st contribution for "banking my own blood". I am B- and I am glad I will do this "just in case". I found out the only donors for my blood type are B- and O-. Been doing my part to drink lots of extra water, eating protein, complex carbohydrates, and hopefully a few things pumped up my iron.

Linda McHughposted a journal

3490 days ago

I really wish I had asked more questions regarding the specific type of surgery I am having. I have all my appointments set, blood banks two times, and a day ...Read more

I really wish I had asked more questions regarding the specific type of surgery I am having. I have all my appointments set, blood banks two times, and a day of pre-op tests Has anyone else had the Davinci robotic surgery?