Hello @jeannelamana, Jeanne, I am so glad you are here.
Welcome!
Three weeks is right around the corner! Anybody would be anxious, and though I can't testify to having depression, I do believe added anxiety about this big surgery would for sure be an issue.

I'm sorry to hear that your beloved walks have become such a disappointment. I felt those same things before my surgery. I was a big time walker/runner and could still do my six miles on some days, and other days I was actually afraid I might die. I would purposefully wear bright colors in case I went down so they could find me easier if I did die!
The good news is I made it to surgery and I made it through surgery and got my life back.
Now to be honest, I was very healthy and active like you, but I was never able to be 56 again. That was my best time in life. Then HCM, which was hiding inside my heart all my life decided to start taking the things I love away, one at a time.
I could hardly tie my shoes without feeling short of breath. I was 62 when I had my septal myectomy at the Mayo.
What a blessing!
You will be in the best of hands and you will feel the world class care yourself.
I'm sorry about not being able to answer your question about what Dr Dearani or Dr Ommen will or will not prescribe.

In the meantime, I know nothing I say can really help chase away your current feelings, but you know you better than anyone, so please do advocate for yourself and ask. And thank God you have a supportive husband. That is a blessing.

Q: Have you had a chance to create your online patient portal through Mayo Clinic? That's the place to ask that question.
Do you have any other questions that you have not found answers to here on Connect regarding open heart surgery?