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[ladyofthelake]

My grand-papa is going into the hospital today. We've known for a while that he's in need of a pulmonary valve for his heart, but know it's getting bad so at 77, he's going in for his first open heart surgery. He's doing tests today and monday, then we'll find out when the surgery will be

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[savageknight]

*hug*

[alexisbean]

You're one of the bravest women I know with one of the most supportive husbands I've met...you can get through this no matter what.

Sending love to you guys and your Grandpa. Keep us posted!!

[scongioloso]

Alex is right - you are strong and you will get through this. Petrified is normal, I would worry about you if you weren't. You guys will get through this. You get your strength from somewhere - probably Grandpa!

In December of 2006 my Grandpa went into the catheterization lab after having a stroke. I will NEVER forget the way my Grandma looked at me when the doctors came out and said they were taking him into open heart surgery because he needed bypass done. She is a wonderful woman and I have always known how much she loves me, even though she has NEVER told me. She is strong and tough and thick skinned. I was rocked to my core when she looked in my face and fear came through her eyes. She stepped right in my face, frozen - and gave me an understanding look before she walked away.

We waited and we cried and we were scared - but at 75 years old - he made it through. Your Grandpa will too. Our babies get their strong hearts and tough will from someone!

Good luck, lots of love and prayers coming your way. Please keep me posted. *hugs