bhamdave
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Reged: 01/11/02
Posts: 952
Loc: U.S.A.
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Well I've just got my news for the week.
This wednesday, I will be going into the hospital
for heart surgery.
They will be replacing my mitral valve. They repaired
it a few years ago, but apparently the repair did not
correct the problem.
For the past few months, I've been having a lot of
heart palpitations, which in turn causes a shortness
of breath, which in turn causes dizziness and the feeling
of passing out. They seem to happen a lot more regularly
now almost on a daily basis.
Medication hasn't really helped to control these, so they have
decided it best to replace the valve.
Am I scared? Some, but what else can I do? I can't go on living
like this everyday.
So your prayers and thoughts are very much welcome.
Bhamdave (David)
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It's not MY problem (I know that)
But it is still OUR problem and WE know that!
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tray1
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Reged: 11/22/03
Posts: 241
Loc: US
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David,
My prayers will surely be with you. I am so sorry that you have to go thru this. I wish you the speediest recovery possible. Please try to keep us updated when you can.
Tray
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pickles
Journeyman
Reged: 11/09/03
Posts: 54
Loc: Indiana
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Well Dave,
On one hand i hate to hear of this,but on the other,they're gonna make you better buddy. Twenty years ago,i would be worried,but in our age now,your just gonna be gettin' a tune-up. Your gonna be just fine through the whole ordeal and even better once your back in front of your keyboard aggrivating us again! You definately will be in our hearts and prayers.I will be adding you to our prayer-list this Tuesday evening at my community church.
P.S. Pinch the blonde nurse for me,just make sure it's a female nurse this time!!!!!!!! 
consider yourself hugged by all of us here at DrugBuyers!
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voyager
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Reged: 04/17/03
Posts: 413
Loc: United States Virgin Islands
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GOD SPEAD and we look forward to having yuo bacak when you are feelin g 100 % better.
voyager
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Miss_EttiKit
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Reged: 11/24/03
Posts: 68
Loc: Texas
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Ditto to all of the above! I too wish you God Speed, and may He be with you and your surgeon.
Please post back as soon as you are able to let us all know how it went, and how you are.
My very best to you! Take care!
Miss E
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turcica
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Reged: 12/21/03
Posts: 312
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Dave, good luck with your surgery. My thoughts and prayers will be sent your way. turcica
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turcica
The only failure is not knowing how to be happy
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Sweetz
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Reged: 05/11/02
Posts: 765
Loc: Texas!
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Good luck Dave! I know you'll be up discoing soon! Keep us posted, you know how we all worry like grandmothers (no offense to grandmothers) around here!!!!
Oh yeah, don't let them do too much to your heart, it's a heart of gold now and you're a sweetiepie.
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Edited by Sweetz (01/26/04 12:00 PM)
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mrscoach
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Reged: 07/29/02
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Dave, I'm with Pickles on this one - in this day and age, it's like a tune-up. Easier said than done, but try not to sweat it. You're going to come out of it better than ever, and once you're fully recovered, I'm sure you'll feel much better.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers this week! Do let us know when you're back with us! 
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night_shade
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Reged: 08/26/03
Posts: 907
Loc: The State of Hockey
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I'm chiming in, too, bhamdave...
BEST OF LUCK on the upcoming surgery! I'll keep you in my prayers!
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537
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Reged: 12/08/01
Posts: 766
Loc: west coast CA
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All my best to you for a completely successful surgery and a quick and painless as possible recovery. You will be in my thoughts. Do your best to think positively, and we will all be doing the same thing for you.
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2muchpain
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Reged: 10/07/03
Posts: 274
Loc: USA
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David,
My thoughts and prayers will be with you on Wednesday.
I'm sure your mileage will improve after the tuneup!
Hang in there. We're all rooting for you.
2much 
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Sky_Queen
Fly Girl
Reged: 12/03/02
Posts: 1962
Loc: Texas
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David please add my wishes of good luck and a speedy recovery. You will be in my thoughts and prayers and please let us know how you're doing when you can. 
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prettyday
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Reged: 02/09/03
Posts: 924
Loc: Coastal Sage Scrub
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You are such a love, Dave.
I think we are all going to worry until we hear you have come thru successfully.
FWIW, a fair number of my friends have had this surgery lately, some of a congenital condition, others because their heart requires it now.
I noticed that suddenly these surgeries are more accessible. I don't know the reason, but I believe more surgeons have been trained for this in response to having to medicate patients for the rest of their lives with heart meds.
You have much sweetness and spirit to you. I would be terrified if it were a year ago, but I have a couple of surgeries under my belt now (literally  ) and I do believe the successes vastly outnumber the failures.
I'll tell you this; I did put down important wishes and people to be remembered--just in case--but I was at home before I remembered to congratulate myself for my follow-thru.
I am going to pray things go exactly the same way for you. 
Once you feel better, just remember"
You Should Be , Yeah!!!
, Yeah!
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First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.
- Mahatma Gandhi
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Jamming4u
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Reged: 12/08/03
Posts: 30
Loc: Ohio
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Dear Dave, I will be praying for you along with everyone else here. Take good care of yourself and don't try to rush your recovery, just take things easy and don't get discouraged if you feel you should be healing faster. My mom just had a major surgery and stayed with me for a few weeks and some days she was just so down because she just wanted to be better quicker. And I know the recovery period is hard but just tell yourself how much better you will feel when your all healed. So, take care of yourself, take it nice and easy and keep us posted when you feel up to it. Tammy
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