Michael's Posts

I did not have panic attacks, but I did have trouble sleeping since my aneurysm diagnosis last fall. I asked my primary care doc for a sleeping pill, and he gave me temazepam 15 mg. It helped a lot. Since my surgery 3 months ago, I am back to normal. Reading all these stories helped me as well. It was comforting to know how many people made it through such a big surgery. Hope things get better for you! It is not the easiest thing to remain calm at all times...

It's natural to have these feelings. My feelings only lasted about five days. Went in for an angiogram on Thursday and had the surgery on Tuesday, my mind didn't get a chance to wander as much as it likes to. Know you're in the best hands possible. 67 is also young. It would be different if you were 87. Take it easy for the next month or two, but live life to the fullest. You're alive, so live. You'll get through the surgery too. I had my mechanical valve replaced and aortic aneurysm repaired. There's a verse in the Bible that says, "Who can add a single hour to their life by worrying." It's in Matthew 6, so true. Have some fun and do some fun stuff. You're going to do great.

It's natural to have these feelings. My feelings only lasted about five days. Went in for an angiogram on Thursday and had the surgery on Tuesday, my mind didn't get a chance to wander as much as it likes to. Know you're in the best hands possible. 67 is also young. It would be different if you were 87. Take it easy for the next month or two, but live life to the fullest. You're alive, so live. You'll get through the surgery too. I had my mechanical valve replaced and aortic aneurysm repaired. There's a verse in the Bible that says, "Who can add a single hour to their life by worrying." It's in Matthew 6, so true. Have some fun and do some fun stuff. You're going to do great.

Hi Michael, Have you spoken to your doctor about this? Sleep is so important and you want to be well rested for this journey. Although I wouldn't normally recommend a sleeping pill prescription, I think in your case it's worth looking into because if you lose too much sleep your anxiety is going to get worse and worse. Sleep and good rest should be a priority right now. You can speak with your doctor about a low-dose of something to help you get through the nights until your surgery. ❤️

So sorry that you are going through this, a very normal reaction to upcoming surgery. Be vocal with doctors about what you are feeling and hopefullyyou can get the prescriptions you need to help you sleep or make it through anxiety. Talk to a therapist. Just because you've been through this before doesn't make it easier. I certainly needed someone to talk to beforehand and afterwards It's not like cardiologists or surgeons have the time to hear you out on all that you are experiencing. Take care Michael.