getting ready for a new angel

Hi Dear Friends,

This time tomorrow morning my pacemaker replacement surgery should be well underway. It is about 8AM now and I am scheduled to be at the hospital by 6AM.

It has been 13 years since I did this. My current pacemaker has served me very well. I've always thought of it as an angel on my shoulder. Now it is time for a new angel! I hope this one with all the new bells and whistles will help me live a full life just as well.

I am not without fear or concern but as one dear friend on this site tells me...Go without fear! Those words will be with me as I prepare for this surgery.

I am going to spend my day today relaxing, praying, meditating, and reading. My doctor did give me a Rx for an ativan to help me with my anxiety.

Please remember to keep me in your thoughts tomorrow.
You are a wonderful new family for me.

Take care and stay healthy,
Donna

8 Comments

All the very best

by Tessy - 2007-12-26 01:12:00

Everything will go very well and you will be back home recovering before you know it.

I will be having my first pacemaker fitted on the 28 January, so I know how you must be feeling.

Good luck to you

kind regards
Teresa

Prayers

by auntiesamm - 2007-12-26 04:12:40

Hi Donna,

You will be having your pacer replaced while prayers are being lifted up around you for the physician as well as for you. I ask the Lord to hold you close in the palm of His hand and keep you safe. Give us a quick update when you feel up to it. God bless you.
Sharon

Keep smiling

by Fluzy Suzy - 2007-12-26 06:12:06

I know how you are feeling. My second one was replaced 2 years ago and i can still remember being afaid. Afterwards I said to myself, what was all the worry about.
My thoughts are with you
Fluzy Suzy

Thinking of you

by Rewiredaussiegirl - 2007-12-26 07:12:17

Hi Donna,
I know how you must be feeling as I am already getting worried as my Pm is past its half way time!
I am sure from what everyone says you will just breeze through it!
Let us know how you went.Good luck
Kay

Sending Warm Wishes

by Carol - 2007-12-26 08:12:39

I will be thinking of you tomorrow as your new angel takes vigil over you!! Sending prayers that your worries will be minimal and your recovery swift.
Sincerely, Carol

good thoughts

by TOGUY - 2007-12-26 10:12:04

Hi Donna,
I will be thinking of you tomorrow. The proceedure will go well and your new angel will make your life as good as it is now. You are so positive,thats all you need, and you know it will be a piece of cake.
all the best
Gary.

thinking of you

by pat - 2007-12-26 10:12:26

donna,

i just wanted to let you know that i will be thinking of you and sending prayers your way tomorrow. i know everything will be alright and by this time tomorrow you will be feeling so much better, that you won't believe it.

your friend,

pat

just "hold His hand" & smile

by aldeer - 2007-12-26 12:12:26

Donna, we will all be thinking of you with love & prayers. You will be just fine, but be sure not to rush things after your new angel. Give that pm time to heal and you will be feeling just great in no time! a friend always, aldeer

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