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    myectomy

    i had all my pretesting done today and monday is a go i arrive at the hospital at 5:15am and i should be home 5 to 7 days afterwards my husband will be giving updates on his computer from the hospital from his laptop as they get them Wish me luck, the butterflies are setting in, and a few prayers would be nice
    Shirley
    Diagnosed 2003
    Myectomy 2-23-2004
    Husband: Ken
    Son: John diagnosed 2004
    Daughter: Janet (free of HCM)

    Grandchildren: Drew 15,Aaron 13,Karen 9,Connor 9
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    Shirley,

    I'll be thinking about ya on monday. You'll do great... you're very strong

    Jim
    "Some days you're the dog... some days you're the hydrant."

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      Shirley , You have my prayers , take a deep breath and just keep looking forward to a healthier heart and life . Pam
      Dx @ 47 with HOCM & HF:11/00
      Guidant ICD:Mar.01, Recalled/replaced:6/05 w/ Medtronic device
      Lead failure,replaced 12/06.
      SF lead recall:07,extracted leads and new device 2012
      [email protected] Tufts, Boston:10/5/03; age 50. ( [email protected] 240 mmHg ++)
      Paroxysmal A-Fib: 06-07,2010 controlled w/sotalol dosing
      Genetic mutation 4/09, mother(d), brother, son, gene+
      Mother of 3, grandma of 3:Tim,27,Sarah,33w/6 y/o old Sophia, 5 y/o Jack, Laura 34, w/ 5 y/o old Benjamin

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      • #4
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        Shirley, many good thoughts and prayers for you! Will be waiting to hear from the "new" you!
        Dolly~
        mom to Andrew(HCM) 21 years old
        Diagnosed \'95 age 5
        Myectomy \'96 age 6
        ICD implant \'99 age 9
        First ICD shock (X2) \'04
        ICD replacement surgery \'05 age 15

        *And aunt to 7 year old Kenny who had HCM and suffered sudden death in gym class. (2/20/87 - 4/6/94)

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        • #5
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          Shirley,You are in my prayers.

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          • #6
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            Shirley, Best wishes, we'll be waiting for progress reports, Linda

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            • #7
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              Shirly,

              Yes, take a deep breath and know you'll be feeling better and healthier than you have in some time. My prayers and thoughts are with you, your family and doctors.

              God Bless,

              Ralph

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              • #8
                Re: myectomy

                My thoughts are with you!! If you need anything please call the office.


                Be well!
                Lisa
                Knowledge is power ... Stay informed!
                YOU can make a difference - all you have to do is try!

                Dx age 12 current age 46 and counting!
                lost: 5 family members to HCM (SCD, Stroke, CHF)
                Others diagnosed living with HCM (or gene +) include - daughter, niece, nephew, cousin, sister and many many friends!
                Therapy - ICD (implanted 97, 01, 04 and 11, medication
                Currently not obstructed
                Complications - unnecessary pacemaker and stroke (unrelated to each other)

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                • #9
                  Re: myectomy

                  Best of luck to you! Which hospital will you be at? Sorry if I missed that in your posts.

                  Doug
                  NEMC's (Boston) First Myectomy 7-22-2003

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                    dughr
                    I will be in Richmond virginia, at the Chippenham Hospital 3rd floor. Thank you for responding

                    Shirley
                    Diagnosed 2003
                    Myectomy 2-23-2004
                    Husband: Ken
                    Son: John diagnosed 2004
                    Daughter: Janet (free of HCM)

                    Grandchildren: Drew 15,Aaron 13,Karen 9,Connor 9

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                    • #11
                      Re: myectomy

                      Hi Shirley,

                      Thanks for letting me know. I was wondering because I would have come to say hi if you were here in Boston. Anyway, best of luck and let us all know how you are feeling when you can.

                      Doug
                      NEMC's (Boston) First Myectomy 7-22-2003

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