Connie B Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Hi Friends, Well, the big day for surgery is set. December 19th is the date! I have to be at the U of M at 5:30 a.m. and surgery will start around 7:00 a.m. Pre-op is Dec 5 and if that all goes well, (I'm sure it will) I'm good to go the 19th. It's all set up! You know when it rains it pours?? Well, my poor hubby Maurie is also in tough shape here. His back (3 bad disks) is really getting worse. (this stuff came on over night) And just today, we talked to his Cardiologist about what he could do for it, and the Card Doc said, NOTHING for at least ONE YEAR after Maurie's heart-attack. He had his heart attack this summer in July! I feel sooooo bad for him, because he is really in pain. He is getting some SLIGHT relief from our Chrioprator and he is going to start on a pain patch. Pain meds aren't working. Nope he can't have cortizone either because of his heart meds. He's worried about me, and I'm worried about him! OY VEY! I know we'll get through this. It should be VERY interesting around here after my surgery. We already have lots of offers for help. GOD BLESS GOOD FRIENDS AND FAMILY! So, this is the game plan. They will go in and give me a new Mitral Valve in my heart and maybe fix a blockage if he has time. It's about a 6 hour surgery. Thanks everyone for your love and support. I honestly can't tell you how much you are appreciated! God Bless Us All! (((GROUP HUG))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Alright Connie, you got it all set up, now we just have to wait until you're back on your feet. Best of luck, and make sure you update us as soon as you can. Too bad about your husband, I know my uncle put off surgery as long as he could just by using the cortizone shots, which he said were the best. If it's not one thing it's another I suppose. Best to you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Glad you have the dates set now. Sorry to hear about Maurie's back problems. I have several/many bad disks and the cortisone injections really have helped me. Believe me, I feel sorry for him and that awful pain. Hugs and prayers for both of you. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted November 27, 2007 Author Share Posted November 27, 2007 Sadly Maurie can't have cortizone shots because of his heart meds. He can't do anything (surgery or cortizone shots) until next July according to his Cardiologits. One Year from his heartattack. The reason he can't have cortizone is, they have to stop all his heart meds for 10 days and then they could give him the cort shot. BUT, he can't go off any of his heart meds until July of next year. He had 4 stents put in this July to open up his 3 blockages from his heartattack. We're going to try the pain patches for he pain in his thigh! He said it's like a sharp knife pain and it won't stop. I just feel so bad for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Your victory prayers are set also. Set and continuous! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Prayers going up for my dear friend Connie. DonnaG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Have the date burned into my brain for mega prayers, Connie. I've got a party hat handy ~ just in case you decide to get yours out too. Try to think of this as one LAST hurrah and then all will be right with Ms. Connie. Now if we can just get that pain of hubby straightened out you guys would be dancing in the streets. Much luck and love and MANY (((HUGS))), Connie. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr13 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Connie, thinking of you and wishing you well. Thank you for all of your kindness... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Prayers Go up and Blessings Come down!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Connie and Maurie I've got you both in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to keep you there. Sending lots of hugs and love Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Connie, I will write more about Maurie tonight, I know what he is going through I have the same trouble and a wait of a year before I can get the cortisone infiltration (just the mean system here) He could lay on his good side leg stretch out with a pillow under the knee of the leg that is painful (leg half bent) he should get relief from some of the pain this way and be able to sleep. Could he take a pill with *Methocarbamal* 400mg in it? usually it is with acetaminophen 500mg and it relaxes the muscle...it is helping me with the pain, the patches don't help. You need each other and at least I can try to help one with the pain and the other one with prayers and good wishes. Connie the date December 19th is marked already and all my best wishes with prayers will be with you for the operation, before during and after till you let us know you are fine. Love Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I hope and pray all goes well for you Connie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Connie and Maurie, Hugs and prayers for better days ahead! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Prayers for you both, Connie and Maurie! Hugs, Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolasDaughter Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 It sounds like you have a great attitude, AS USUAL Connie! You are such an inspiration. And so sorry to hear of your husband - but so glad you two have eachother through this time. Prayers for a successful surgery and smooth recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriw Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Connie, Thinking of you and your hubby...keep up your amazing spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Connie...may your surgery bring you lots of easy fresh air in and out and I hope your husband finds a way to deal with the pain. I suppose he will be able to put it out of his mind for a while. don m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 (((Connie & Maurie))), You both have my prayers. Connie , I put your surgery date on my calendar. The 19th is already a very special day.. it's my Mom's 79th birthday and Mom is doing very well at the moment and so will you. We will make sure of it. Sorry about poor Maurie... Hope something can be done to alleviate the pain for him. Please keep us informed and know you have lots and lots of prayers coming your way. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I won't be forgeting you on the 19th, Richard is having knee surgery on the 20th, I'll be praying for good results for both of you. Take care Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Wishing you a very successful surgery Connie. It will be my birthday wish! I will be thinking of you that day and sending prayers your way. And, I hope Maurie gets some relief soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I am crossing all crossable parts for you and your hubby. You told the doctor you needed to be home for Christmas right? Wishing you both the best. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonni Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Connie....my dear friend...so happy that the date is set for your surgery so you can get this over with and be on the road again..I don't have to tell you...you are such an inspiration to all of us...we need you back here ASAP....so big big prayers coming your way for a quick and speedy recovery... So sorry about hubby too...dang!!...prayers for the both of you... xoxoxox...Nonni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Prayers all goes well Connie and for hubby, will be thinking of you. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexan Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Dear Connie & Maurie, just came back from Buenos Aires in time to here the news. Best of best of luck & all my prayers for th 19th love bucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ursol Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Connie and Maurie, I just wanted to let you know that I will be thinking about you on the 19th. I will pray for a very successful surgery for you. I'm sending you lots of Hugs from Connecticut. Lilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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