Cardiology Appointment

We had a cardiology appointment and even though I pretty much knew what Dr. Hesslein would say, it was all I could do to not cry. I didn't return to work after the appointment because I was feeling too emotional. I don't think I would have been productive.

Dr. Hesslein presented the case "unofficially" to surgeons yesterday and they all agreed the surgery needed to happen soon, as in within a month.  He explained exactly what would happen.  Russell would be away from us for 3-4 hours but actual surgery was only 1 hour.

Dr. Hesslein had the "official" conference with more surgeons today and called us afterwards. Again, the surgeons unanimously agreed it needed to be done.  In fact, there was a cancellation and it could happen next week.

It will be nice to get surgery behind us but I'm really scared.