Ya know, Spawdarlin', from this past week I think I am getting the hang of it and up there on top of that big ol' pachyderm doesn't seem near as scary as before!

I have met with the cardiac surgeon, as of today, and I really like him and trust him. Personable, upfront, honest, didn't make me feel rushed; answered all of our questions; thorough AND, following in Spaw's footsteps, it seems I am interesting enough that they've all been talking about me over the past few weeks! I can just see a bunch of docs rubbing their hands in glee, grinning and debating the ins and outs of my system!

Seriously, it feels as though my Dream Team has fallen into place and it is good. I have two more tests (renal and aortic MRAs), then a meeting with another specialist, in the ever-striving to get all of the ducks in a row, or should it be whiskers **bg**; then, I meet with the surgeon again, on the 24th, to look at those results and schedule the surgery. I'll keep ya'll posted and thanks so much. I feel so supported and strong when going through all of this prelim stuff and I feel fine about the surgery, thanks in large part to you all!

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