Today is the day! Barring any unforeseen hindrances I will be having the mitral valve in my heart either repaired or replaced today. Surgery is scheduled for 11:00 am and may take 5 or 6 hours. I am supposed to register at the hospital at 7:00 am. That means a 5:00 am departure from home and an even earlier waking time. I was not allowed to eat anything past midnight last night and both last night and this morning I was required to shower and soap with a special antibacterial soap. So for the next few days (or maybe weeks) it will be Becky who will be keeping you updated. Thank you all for your prayers and concern.
Becky was allowed to see me after the surgery in the Cardiac Surgery ICU and took these photos:
