Pat Dietzler - Heart Valve Journal

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356 days ago

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Having (2) valve replacements and ablation on 1/10/24 at Mayo in Rochester, MN. Anxiety kicking in. Anyone else experience this a week prior to surgery? And ...Read more

Having (2) valve replacements and ablation on 1/10/24 at Mayo in Rochester, MN. Anxiety kicking in. Anyone else experience this a week prior to surgery? And btw, Happy New Year! 🎉🥳. Let’s all have a heart healthy 2024!!!!

Susan Lynn Pat - It's probably safe to say almost all of us experienced anxiety in the weeks before surgery. I... Read more

Susan Lynn Pat - It's probably safe to say almost all of us experienced anxiety in the weeks before surgery. I called my cardiologist to see if they could prescribe something for me, but I never got a return call or a script. When game day arrives, you'll feel calm and ready to put it behind you. You're going through the most difficult part right now - waiting. You'll be just fine.

Pat Dietzler Thanks for your response. It helps

Jennifer Fuller Yes! But the night before, somehow I calmed down. It’s that feeling that the train is moving down t ... Read more

Jennifer Fuller Yes! But the night before, somehow I calmed down. It’s that feeling that the train is moving down the track with you on it, and there’s nothing to do but ride along. You’re going to Mayo. I’m sure your surgical team is absolutely top notch!

Rita Savelis Of course! There is much pre-surgery anxiety. So normal, as you go into something you can't control. ... Read more

Rita Savelis Of course! There is much pre-surgery anxiety. So normal, as you go into something you can't control. There can also be post-surgery anxiety as you accustom yourself to everything that's happening during recovery. It's all normal, but it can be hard. Everyone has a different experience, but heart surgery is a big deal. Wishing you peace in 2024. One day at a time. Allow your body heal at its own pace. Take care.

Larry Peterson I'm with Susan and Jennifer- anxiety leading up to the date, but pretty calm and centered when I woke ... Read more

Larry Peterson I'm with Susan and Jennifer- anxiety leading up to the date, but pretty calm and centered when I woke up at 4AM and headed for the hospital.

Laurent G +1 😉
Best wishes for your surgery, and for all the next year !

Marie Myers Oh heck yeah I had anxiety leading up to heart surgery. I used calming UTube videos and meditations ... Read more

Marie Myers Oh heck yeah I had anxiety leading up to heart surgery. I used calming UTube videos and meditations to help me through…

Paige Hahn Happy new year!! You’re not alone. I’m 2 months away and I’m already very nervous! Try to dedic ... Read more

Paige Hahn Happy new year!! You’re not alone. I’m 2 months away and I’m already very nervous! Try to dedicate some time to breathing exercises, light stretching, and drink relaxing herbal teas throughout the day.

Pat Dietzler Thanks for all the comments. Verification of my feelings/concerns and supportive words

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388 days ago

Rose Madura, Brady Busch, Grace Mason reacted to this

I am so thankful I came across this community and all its info. I feel much more prepared and less anxious for my surgery in January. Thanks to all who have ...Read more

I am so thankful I came across this community and all its info. I feel much more prepared and less anxious for my surgery in January. Thanks to all who have made this site available