One more hurdle cleared!!

Went to my cardiologist on Friday...she would not clear me until the stent in my heart (one of 2, I now have) was at least 1 year old and she was sure I was stable from a cardiac point. She sat me down and told me all the risks and told me she was going to work close with Dr. Roye before, during and after the surgery and gives me her blessing to have the surgery!! YAY.. On another note...I have been having some neuro problems for the past two months..numbness down my left arm and leg..an MRI showed spots on my brain and now I have to go to a neuro doctor to find out what they are...I am hoping they read the test wrong or it is nothing. I really want the surgery and want it soon!! My appt with the neuro doctor is Monday afternoon...I am a little scared, I already have 2 stents and heart disease...what's next!!! sorry for the rambling....wish me luck on Monday...I really need it!!! Thanks Kristen D

Kristen, Keep your chin up! Hopefully, everything will go well. My best thought and prayers, to you. Nancy

Thanks for the note...I need all the thoughts and prayers i can get right now

Oh, Kristen, I'm so sorry. I'm wishing you the best of luck this afternoon. My prayers are with you. Take care. L.

Thanks...I got there this afternoon and someone made an error!! they did not have me listed as having an appt!! I was so angry...I have been waiting for a month not knowing why I have leisions on my brain and they can't see me!! I took time out of work for this...sooo frustrated. I told the nurse that i cannot wait anymore. I was told it could be anything from having high blood pressure for too long to something as bad as MS!! so, needless to say I have been a little on edge for the past month. Now I have to wait until Thursday!! and I have to call in sick to work because the appt is going to take over an hour and I can't tell my boss I need more time off!! sorry, I get a little carried away, but I have had a rough day!!! Thanks for listening and the prayers...keep them coming!! Kristen D

Hi Kristen, You have every right, to feel this way. We're here for you, so let your emotions flow. I know, that waiting is the worse part. Let us know how you make out on Thursday. Nancy

Thanks Nancy, I think I am emotionally drained after all of this...I told the nurse today I don't think I can take anymore...I am just praying that it is nothing...I already have heart disease and overweight...don't think i can take anymore

Kristen...... First things first......HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ok then, now I want to tell you that everyone here is very much behind you and very concerned about what happens to you. You have some tough stuff to deal with and when you need to vent, you don't need to apologize for doing so in this forum. I feel very bad for being so excited for my own self right at this moment while you're going through this situation....but I know that when all the Dr.'s say that you're cleared for surgery,...then it's the RIGHT time for you. Believe me when I say, my journey was long and hard, but you have alot of extenuating issues. But Dr. Roye, along with your other physicians is all about YOU! He will do everything to help you be healthy enough for this surgery and you can take that to the bank. Go to the Dr.'s appt's and deal with the issues at hand....and I know that's so much easier said than done. I had the most wonderful people trying to uplift me when I felt so beaten everytime I was told a medical ailment postponed or even canceled surgery for me. But here I am. It's my time. The people here aided in my motivation, my willingness to go forth and put one foot in front of the other, my determination to continue on this path and not give up (cause I felt like it so many times). I couldn't have done it without the people *****ALLY understood what I was going through. And we'll be here for you through this part of your journey and we'll be celebrating with you when the time is right for your surgery. Please take care of yourself and know that we all care about you very much. Let us know what you find out at the Dr's appt.............. HUGS AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!! Shel

Shelli, WOW, that was amazing....thanks so much. I just read your profile and you, my friend, are an inspiration!! talk about strength!! You guys are the only ones *****ally understand the trials and tribulations of this whole process. And also know the consequences of one little set back and how it effects you physically and especially emotionally!! I am calling in sick to work tomorrow. My appt is at 9am with the neurologist and it is an hour to an hour and a half long. I feel guilty calling in sick, but I had taken the 1/2 day this past Monday so I would not have had to come back to work in case I got bad news. Either way I am giving myself a day away from everyone (my husband is going to work after the appointment) after the appointment. feeling kind of guilty, but I realize that I have to think of myself and my well being first. Thanks so much for the hugs and encoragement. And I do know Dr Roye is very serious about health and your well being...that is the main reason I chose him...he is strict, yet compassionate......I see him on Monday hopefully to get a date, but with everything going on, maybe not...... I can't believe your surgery is coming up....I am so excited for you!!! you did go through hurdles and you are right...everything happens for a reason and it wasn't your time....but now it is!!!! I don't find it hard to be happy for others because we are in the same boat and I love the updates, stories, etc...it makes me proud and happy to hear how hard everyone is working towards the same goal. good luck and I will post tomorrow if I have any news. thanks so much Kristen