Our plans have been changed for us
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326776)
Rockingham, Australia
May 8, 2024 7:26pm CST
I wrote a while back about Vince needing open-heart surgery and the date was set for May 14. The last few days we’ve been pretty much isolating as there is still a lot of covid around. Then, just yesterday, he received a call saying an emergency case had come in and his operation had been deferred to June 3.
It’s hard to describe the emotions we felt. Disappointed of course and a bit flat. A bit in limbo wondering what to do next. But it is what it is. June 3 is a public holiday here. Vince is hoping he won’t be charged penalty rates (that’s a joke).
The photo is another one taken at our friend’s place on one of our other visits. I’ve used it before.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49288)
• United States
9 May
@JudyEv I know that your hearts sank for a bit.
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@JudyEv (326776)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 May
@Tampa_girl7 They did but we're going to make the most of the time now.
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@snowy22315 (171276)
• United States
9 May
Oh great another few weeks to worry. 
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@snowy22315 (171276)
• United States
9 May
@JudyEv Might as well fill the time pleasantly
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@MarieCoyle (29529)
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9 May
I am sure sorry.
I remember when my son was in the wreck. The surgeon he needed to the hospital that they took him to was scheduled to do an operation in about 40 minutes. They bumped that fellow to the next day and put my son in the OR. I felt really bad about it, he didn’t seem upset but his adult children were. We were in the surgical waiting room together for a while. I told them I was sorry he got bumped, I had no idea. But one of the kids said it was ok, for me not to be sorry. That his could wait one more day. But he didn’t have to wait weeks longer like your husband. I’m sure sorry, I know it’s so worrisome and frustrating.
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@MarieCoyle (29529)
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9 May
@JudyEv
Surgeries are always make me nervous, whether I am the one getting surgery, or waiting in a waiting room for a loved one or friend to get through it. And yes, it's a let down..plus the waiting can be very taxing. I am sure you are taking good care of Vince!
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@BarBaraPrz (45681)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
9 May
Well, isn't that just delovely? Hope they don't decide to reschedule again because of the holiday.
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@BarBaraPrz (45681)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
9 May
@JudyEv Most likely. Check back to be sure,
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@aninditasen (15804)
• Raurkela, India
9 May
Hope Vince stays well till June 3rd. Healthcare these days is turning difficult and complicated.
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@JudyEv (326776)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 May
@aninditasen We are more worried about him picking up covid or an infection of some sort. Are you waiting for an operation too?
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@aninditasen (15804)
• Raurkela, India
9 May
@JudyEv You have to do that. I am a heart patient too and we have to avoid crowds to save ourselves from suffocation.
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@LindaOHio (158756)
• United States
9 May
I'm so sorry. This happened to my husband when he had his open heart surgery. He had tubes in his neck, etc. and had to wait an extra day when an emergency came through. He was so uncomfortable that they had to keep him sedated. I'm so sorry that Vince's surgery was delayed. I hope it's not delayed again.
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@JudyEv (326776)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 May
You don't have to report having covid any more but we're forever hearing about people with it. We'll continue to be careful but won't isolate for the whole three weeks.
@Beestring (13493)
• Hong Kong
9 May
I'm sorry the surgery is postponed. That must be frustrating.
The bird in the picture is beautiful.
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@capirani (2773)
• United States
9 May
Open heart surgery sounds like a heavy emergency to me. I would think anything more emergency than that would have been done right away, not in several days. I feel so bad for you and Vince. I pray that all goes well for you both until the surgery is done, and that he recovers quickly.
Beautiful photo. I love blue birds of all kinds. What type is this one?
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@allknowing (130292)
• India
9 May
I totally understand your anxiety Before you know it June 3 will be there. That will pass off too and my wishes are all will go well.
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@LeaPea2417 (36594)
• Toccoa, Georgia
9 May
I like to think when dates like that get changed, it is for the best. God is watching over your husband. All things work out for good.
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@RasmaSandra (74146)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9 May
That is a lovely photo. I know how it goes when you are stressed out and then there is a setback, At least it will be June 3, I wish him all the best and hope you can get through the time before the wait,
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@Marilynda1225 (80185)
• United States
10 May
Having to wait another 3 weeks certainly is frustrating. I hope by June 3 that Vince gets the surgery and it doesn't get postponed again Meanwhile, hope you both aren't stressing too much
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@JudyEv (326776)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 May
We've come to terms with it now. We're going to make the effort to visit some folks we should have visited long ago.
