Suzanne's Journal

Emily Rowley 
Oh no, that's no good to hear you have a cough. I hope it doesn't develop and disappears. I too am concerned about getting sick leading upto mine, especially because I work around children and seem to catch everything more easily and severe.
Did they say how long in advance they need you to be well, in order for your surgery to go ahead?
I hope it all goes according to plan now.

All the best wishes,
Emily.

Mindy Currence  So sorry to hear this. I know you are disappointed. I am worried about facing the same thing. You have a great attitude, and you are right...there was a reason and it is for the best! Prayers your way.

Wanda Mroz  Everything does happen for a reason that may not be apparent at first. I know waiting is difficult... but you'll be fine. Hoping you are good to go come Dec 9.

Gerald Schaffer  Sorry for the delay but it sounds like your surgeon is looking out for you. Coughing is not comfortable for awhile and sneezing is the worst pain I've ever had to deal with.

Jacqueline Cook  Hi Suzanne. My surgery is on November 11....6 days and counting.... I have been using a free app Cleveland Clinic developed called Stress Free. These meditations are geared at helping you relax. Michael Meyer (a patient in our community) told me about it. I find that they are helping me relax and sleep better even as I move closer to my surgery date.

Suzanne Moore  Thank you, Jacqueline! I'll be sure to look into the app. Good luck on your surgery! I'll be watching for your progress!

Doran Herritt  I stayed busy, prepared for surgery by doing things I might not to be able to do right after. I also exercised to the end. I think that might b helping me the most with recovery. I am two weeks out and did about 45 minutes of walking today. Right after surgery make sure you use you breathing incentive hourly and get up and moving.
Peace to you.
Drn

Michael Shaughnessy  My surgery was too urgent to change my routine. As a runner, I actually was told not to exercise because my aneurysm was so large. It was only 2 weeks. I did write long letters to my children and my wife. ( still sealed 4 yrs later). I found it very calming. I met with lots of friends and family before and realized how much support was around me. We laughed and cried but we're scared together.

Eddie Patton  Walk as you can. That will be the mantra post surgery. Find something to keep your mind occupied without a lot of focus while you are in the hospital for me it was audio books and ear buds.

Enrique K  One of my friends shared some some afformation and relaxation music that she had before surgery. Every night I listened to them before going to sleep.

Lilly Black  Suzanne, I am 11 months post-op, second OHS. I found it very helpful before both surgeries to completely let go, meditate, pray and stay very positive. Positive thoughts, and positive visualization of a successful outcome was also very helpful. Find a way to be at peace with yourself and everything you will be going through. Diet was very important. No sugar at all, as sugar can trigger infection and delay healing. Fresh fruits, veggies and walking every day to reduce stress also very important. Staying positive for my family was very helpful because they were freaking out more than I was. My second surgery was the valve replacement, and I had a fantastic surgeon. By 6 weeks, I was already feeling great! If you have any questions at all free to contact me. :o)

Natalee LaJeunesse  Keep your mind busy for sure and focus on what it's going to feel like to have it over with. For me, I tried to look forward to having some down time and have everyone wait on me for a few weeks! It has been kind of nice despite what I've been through. I had to find some positives:)