FROM THE HEART

These are my thoughts from the moment I was told I needed heart surgery. This is from the heart…

I have decided, retrospectively, to write down my thoughts and feelings on this personal journey from this point in my life and for whatever is in my future. I think this will help me with my own anxiety through this time and perhaps it might help others who follow.

I don’t know were this journey will go as I don’t know for sure myself yet…

A personal journey

Operation postponed
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I just received a call

My surgery has been postponed a week until October 1st. With the constant pain and the fact that our lives are on hold,

I just want to get this done now.

Upside? The extra time is going to take the pressure off the transition at work.

Incredible support

Part of the preparation for surgery is a call from the clinic. I would normally go in to the hospital but COVID-19 restrictions mean that you have to do this over the phone now.

I have to say that the nurse, anesthesiologist and surgeon that each called me today were amazing. The information they gave me, the detailed description of what is going to happen to me and the answered questions have made me feel ready for this.

I’m going to be well cared for but it’s going to hurt…