Tomorrow I will be having open heart surgery to repair or replace my mitral valve which is severly damaged and rapidly getting worse. I am considered high risk for this surgery because of my interstitial lung disease and it is also considered a high risk proceedure. My Pulmonologist says I might not be able to come off the ventilator after surgery and might need to stay on it for a couple of days. The surgeon has said if all goes perfectly I should be in the hospital for 4-6 days, but it could be 2 weeks or more, depending on things go. I might also need to be on oxygen 24 hours a day for a while when I get home.

I am going into this with a very positive attitude, and I am sure I will be fine. As long as they have the jumper cables ready before they disconnect my heart, I think we will be good. But all good thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated. I will see y'all on the other side of this.

Heart surgery has come a long long way and are very routine procedures. I am sure you are in good hands.

Wishing you all the best and for a quick recovery! Once you get back home you will probably feel 10 years younger in no time!

Oh my dear Sue_CT! Will be thinking of you and wishing for the very best.
Here's hoping that this surgery greatly improves your health condition so that you can enjoy life again with more freedom than of late!
Will be watching this thread for news.

Best wishes my dear friend.

Wishing you the very best outcome and I'll be sending up smoke signals to the Great Healer.

Fair seas and following winds.

"Keep Your Face Always Toward The Sunshine, And Shadows Will Fall Behind You."

The Gotch

Wishing you a swift and complete recovery. My mom had something similar so long ago we forget she even had it done.

I pray for the surgeons and medical professionals to use all their skill, training, talents and expertise to ensure you receive the very best care and I pray for an uncomplicated and speedy recovery.

Here’s to the quickest possible recovery Sue, and we’ll all be watching for your post-surgery update.

Giant group hug from all of us!

Several days of prayers.

Prayers that everything goes well for you and that you have a speedy recovery. Prayers that you will have the quality of life that you deserve. It will be a game changer. Scary yes but the results will be so worth it. I'm there in thoughts, right beside you, so you can hold onto my hand if you want to.

So glad that you have a positive attitude and I am sure that you will have a positive outcome.

I am hopeful that this surgery will improve your quality of life.

Best of luck.

Many Blessings be upon you and may you have a strong and rapid recovery !

Wishing you health and a speedy recovery!

Modern medicine as well as access to it are a real game changer! I'm sure your surgery will be a success and you'll soon be back with us to tell the tale! Sending good vibes and thoughts as you go through this.

Best wishes, Sue.

You're in my thoughts and prayers Sue. Here's to a speedy recovery! Will be waiting to hear back from 'ya.

My best wishes for you

Best wishes @Sue_CT , having seen what my mother in law was like going into heart valve replacement and how she has come out of it is like chalk and cheese. A decent surgeon and you will be good

Wishing you the best of luck