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Im having open heart surgery tomorrow. It will take all day. Im really scared.

Scrivener7
(56,516 posts)SheltieLover
(71,951 posts)Pls ask your daughter to update us as she is able.
Diamond_Dog
(37,686 posts)Just try to concentrate on the big boost of good karma you will have from all of us here at DU.
Best of luck, hope it goes smoothly. Let us know how youre doing when you are able!
AllaN01Bear
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debm55
(48,627 posts)
sheshe2
(92,972 posts)❤️
murielm99
(32,149 posts)When you can, let us know how you are doing.
Attilatheblond
(6,736 posts)It gave him such an amazing new life! Hope you get same good outcome.
blm
(114,232 posts)operation now with incredible scientific advances over the decades that should alleviate some of your current fear.
In the 60s, my nephew was one of the first ten children to undergo open heart surgery in the US. I was just a schoolgirl then and remember the fear clearly.
Looking forward to welcoming you back when youre up to posting again. 🌻🫶🏽🌻
alittlelark
(19,017 posts)With music
femmedem
(8,522 posts)Sending you best wishes for a quick recovery and a new lease on life.
bronxiteforever
(10,637 posts)
FirstLight
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Mad_Dem_X
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Grim Chieftain
(417 posts)Look forward to a future of health and healing.
hamsterjill
(16,122 posts)Praying for you today that you have some peace of mind and lightness. Tomorrow, I will pray for your doctors and your full and speedy recovery. I can't imagine the enormity of what you're facing, but I know personally two people who have had that surgery and both are doing well. May the same be true for you in a very short while.
Sending ginormous hugs.
WhiteTara
(30,959 posts)If you have a good surgeon and after care team, you will feel better than you have in a long time. Prayers for your swift recovery.
Try and have an advocate with you, family or friend. It helps.
Katcat
(476 posts)But Im sending you all the well wishes and good vibes that I have.
NNadir
(36,196 posts)Both my father-in-law in his seventies, and my mother-in-law in her 50s had this and both recovered nicely. I have friends and other family as well.
We all wish you a positive outcome and return to excellent health.
maspaha
(563 posts)theyre Saints
St. Bernards
gademocrat7
(11,572 posts)and prayers for a good recovery. We are with on this journey.
FakeNoose
(37,956 posts)I know it sounds scary having open heart surgery ... but these days such procedures happen like clockwork. There's actually very little risk as long as your other vital signs are good. And they must be looking great, otherwise your doctors would have postponed the surgery.
We should be grateful to be living in the 21st century, with modern medicine to keep us alive and kicking. I know I am, and I suspect that you are too.
ancianita
(41,136 posts)trust in the professionals whose mission in life is to help you live.
With them you're going to come out of this better on the other side.
Love, light and hugs to you, Clouds.
Danmel
(5,501 posts)And a quick recovery.
CaptainTruth
(7,781 posts)waterwatcher123
(384 posts)Wicked Blue
(8,140 posts)irisblue
(35,486 posts)Fla Dem
(26,903 posts)Sending Many positive thoughts your way. All the best to you and hope you will be back on your feet sand enjoying life soon!!!!🤗
pandr32
(13,235 posts)Being scared is to be expected. The great news is that you are getting the surgery and can begin healing from it right away. Every day that passes is one day closer to being well again. You've got this!
Please let us know how you are doing when you can.
You are one of us. Love and hugs.
chowder66
(10,995 posts)lark
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1WorldHope
(1,455 posts)Your people here on DU had a lot of good things to say. I agree with them all. Push your dark thoughts and fears to the side and only let yourself see the best outcome in your mind. Some heart surgeries are like oil changes these days. You said open heart surgery, that is still a piece of cake for your docs, but, the real work will be healing and pain management after the surgery is done. It will be well worth it when you look back. We will all be looking forward to a report on your well being. Blessings to you.
2naSalit
(97,359 posts)
virgdem
(2,270 posts)for successful procedure and recovery.
You got this.🙂
niyad
(125,365 posts)hard as you need.
We are looking forward to your progress reports.
highplainsdem
(57,470 posts)Praying for a very quick recovery for you.
True Dough
(23,720 posts)for Cloud's passing! So you'll come through that surgery with a renewed bill of health and many good years ahead. I'm sure of it.
Donkees
(32,876 posts)
live love laugh
(15,671 posts)Someone i know could hardly breathe enough to talk before open heart surgery last year and now they are doing great.
Also consider yourself lucky that you are getting this major procedure before Trumps medical apocalypse.
LoisB
(11,118 posts)I hope you recover fully and quickly.
JMCKUSICK
(3,213 posts)I was just there in February as you well recall and the two things that stand out to this day to me were gifts given from you and others.
1. Go into surgery with a peaceful mind and heart.
2. Feel your underlying gratitude for all that surrounds you right now.
Trust
Beacool
(30,429 posts)The best of luck tomorrow.
Trueblue Texan
(3,500 posts)Figarosmom
(7,097 posts)Being afraid is normal. The doctors know what they are doing and you will be okay.
Relax and go outside and breathe in some good ole negative ions to calm ☺️
cate94
(2,985 posts)
MiHale
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Wild blueberry
(7,761 posts)Sending love, peace, and resilience.
TBF
(35,169 posts)I had an eyelid procedure last week and was nervous enough about that (outpatient but at the hospital - it was a medical rather than cosmetic procedure). Sending all the positive vibes your way!!
Hassin Bin Sober
(27,165 posts)LuvLoogie
(8,155 posts)Surrender yourself to their care and professionalism in the moment. It will help the fear subside. Look at their faces, into their eyes. Smile. Breathe. You will be cradled in humanity's love.
calimary
(87,127 posts)Come here and read in, on all the reassurance and healing, sustaining thoughts are being generated for you.
The other benefit thats always available here is, frankly, distraction. It might help take your mind off what youre facing, even if only a little bit, and make you feel supported.
Were pretty good at that, here.
Nevilledog
(54,453 posts)
Bayard
(26,061 posts)Along with hopes for a speedy recovery.
electric_blue68
(22,499 posts)Who wouldn't be scared!
All the best to you!
sinkingfeeling
(55,964 posts)wryter2000
(47,915 posts)
Upthevibe
(9,657 posts)Many, many healing vibes to you.....
Joinfortmill
(18,624 posts)DelMar dem
(63 posts)my husband had triple coronary bypass surgery. The prospect is indeed frightening, but the professionals who will make up your medical team are so good at what they do that everything will seem almost routine. My husband was amazed that his pain level was "a piece of cake" compared to other surgeries he has had. He was asking for ice cream soon after the ventilator was removed (he couldn't have any then, of course) and was home in five days.
These surgeries truly are a new lease on life. Many positive thoughts are coming your way, so your job now is to listen to the pros. They will bring you through this and once you're home you can look back and marvel at what you've been through. Best of luck!
markie
(23,515 posts)
bernieb
(94 posts)God grant you peace and trust in God's loving care.
colorado_ufo
(6,094 posts)
Erda
(197 posts)wordstroken
(1,251 posts)Your DU family is looking forward to your report of success, strength, good health.
🦋 wordstroken
TygrBright
(21,167 posts)serbbral
(330 posts)((((HUGHS))))
iluvtennis
(21,305 posts)KT2000
(21,620 posts)and will do everything to make sure it goes well.
Sending healing vibes and peace to you.
Dorothy V
(362 posts)Open heart surgery is not the big deal it was when I was young. They do it all the time and are good at it!
HeartsCanHope
(1,149 posts)Many hugs to you, my friend!
WorkDoctor
(80 posts)that's what it was for me 22 years ago, a new lease on life that I most certainly would not have had otherwise.
worst part -- sneezing and coughing - clutch the pillow they give you and you'll be fine -- ha ha.
count on a new, stronger, resilient you in the coming months. Good luck
JoseBalow
(7,978 posts)
byronius
(7,782 posts)Breathe slowly. The medical technology is sound and widely practiced.
Im a year out now, and I feel fine. Mowed the lawn yesterday.
Peace!
mokeyz
(77 posts)after you heal -sending hugs and prayers💙💛
wendyb-NC
(4,403 posts)May the surgery run smoothly and return you to the energy you enjoyed in your youth, and many healthy years ahead to enjoy.
Dancingdem
(15 posts)And all of my best wishes
Peace and ❤ 😍 💖
Silver Gaia
(5,127 posts)May a calming peace of mind find you and comfort you. All will be well. Blessings be upon you.
MustLoveBeagles
(13,487 posts)And a hug.
debm55
(48,627 posts)
oasis
(52,538 posts)
LuckyCharms
(20,352 posts)Alliepoo
(2,729 posts)Sending all good vibes and healing energy your way for your surgery tomorrow!!
lostnfound
(17,101 posts)OldBaldy1701E
(8,436 posts)I can tell you that it will be fine. You will feel very strange for a day or two, and then you will heal right up.
Heck, my scar is now just depressions. No more discoloration. It looks like I was leaning over a wire fence.
You will do great. Light and Love to you!
Niagara
(10,804 posts)Please know that we're sending love and healing vibes your way!
debm55
(48,627 posts)Faux pas
(15,808 posts)best vibes I can Clouds Passing
KattK
(6 posts)AllyCat
(18,081 posts)Rest and recover. And listen to your nurses!
bobnicewander
(982 posts)My thoughts for successful surgery and recovery are with you.
DFW
(58,532 posts)I expect you to come back and join the club.
democrank
(11,666 posts)and a hug~
Coventina
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JMCKUSICK
(3,213 posts)And we're all there with you with love.
Holding hands and bringing you peace.
zanana1
(6,400 posts)I can understand your anxiety about this but my experience is that once you're wheeled in to the OR, you'll be calm and when you wake up, you'll be so glad you went through with it.
BumRushDaShow
(157,017 posts)and I am hoping for a successful procedure and rapid recovery!! (((HUGS)))
MIButterfly
(882 posts)I hope you feel better soon. Take care.
Love,
MIButterfly
The_REAL_Ecumenist
(920 posts)recovery to your new, healthier, (and happier), stronger, fabulous life. I'm sure you're on countless prayer lists and there are hundreds, no probably thousands of DUer's who are sending healing thoughts and love to you. Healing blessings to you, sweet Clouds Passing and I will pray for your complete healing each and everyday.