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Date Posted: 06:33:08 07/01/07 Sun
Author: becki (want to hug you)
Subject: Re: heart
In reply to: big ma 's message, "heart" on 22:42:05 06/30/07 Sat

>ok I dunno how to get in touch with you guys in case
>something crappy happens. Ivy ask viva la ham on my
>myspace friends she is my daughter. I did read that
>women especially younger ones have much higher risks
>of not making it through bypass surg. Ya I am really
>not afraid of the cath I have had 3 already but I am
>afraid of a bypass. I would rather have a stent.
>my husband is shying away from me and so is my
>youngest. even though they are going up to surg with
>me Monday. Has anyone else been in the planning stage
>when they are sick when they do stuff because they
>think they are dying? I bought a new bedspread and
>curtains a couple weeks ago and thought if something
>happens to me my husband won't have to sleep in the
>same bedding. when we fooled around the last time i
>also got really tearful and felt like it was the last
>time. I sure hope my mind is just playing tricks on
>me and it is just depression due to Dad's death and
>being sick so long.

Take a deep breath!!!Our e-mail addresses are usually listed with our posts. If you wrote down a couple, could your daughter send updates to one or two? They could post updates on the board. I sat down and wrote letters to my friends/family, wishes for my funeral, and general info I wanted done. I gave them to a good friend to hold onto- not a family member- because she was more clear headed at the time. She kept them for over 2 years, then we had a shredding party. My husband was a rock for me. My daughters, 16&18 at the time were another story. My youngest stayed as far away as possible. The oldest went off the deep end for awhile too. It was temporary, our relationship/their lives are much better now. I have been on both sides of the hospital bed and I really not sure which side is the most difficult. This is close to impossible but I would suggest you quit researching all the statistics about your possible surgery. A little knowledge is a good thing- too much will drive you crazy! Stress changes our body functions/ it does not help with recovery. I admit, I am the pot calling the kettle black. I sincerely wish that at the time of my procedures/surgery I had chosen a different career path! Remember- you are in God's hands- not just the dr's. He will be in the OR too; guiding your dr's hands. We will be praying for you every step of the way. You will not be alone.
love ya,
becki

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