My sister is scheduled to have a heart valve replaced on Weds. She also has an aortic aneurysm that may need attention once they’ve taken a look inside.
We’ve checked several times and been told repeatedly that her cardio unit was one of 2 in the area that was set aside for serious heart issues and that COVID was unlikely to impact her surgery. Today she got a call. She is still scheduled for surgery, but it may be postponed or cancelled. The other unit in the area has been given to COVID patients and they are sending their really dire cases to “her” cardiac unit.
She needs this surgery. I’m scared. I also don’t want to scare her. I’m sure she’s doing enough of that for herself.
I would appreciate any good thoughts anyone can spare.
What state is your sister in, if that’s not a more personal question than you feel comfortable answering? It helps for understanding just how much Covid cases may be impacting her care.
I’ll be sending good thoughts her way and yours. I hope she can get a definite date soon and that her surgeon will give her reassuring information and guidance as needed.
Sunny_Daze, unless you find it objectionable (or she would), I will include her in my daily prayers. There’s a particular place to pray for healing from illness, and “renewal of strength,” as well as strength for those who care for an care about people who are ill. I keep a list that I read from.
I will add “Sunny_Daze’s sister,” unless you would prefer to share her first name. You can PM me. Works either way for me.
Praying for peace for your sister and you. It is kind of you to keep your worry from her and put on a brave face, and also smart of you to reach out to others to let us know you’re worried.