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Incisional hernia after transplant: Anyone else?
Transplants | Last Active: Oct 28, 2023 | Replies (173)Comment receiving replies
Well it is official, received the call on Friday that my surgery for abdominal wall reconstruction is cancelled until this “surge” of COVID is lowered again. ICU beds and staffing are maxed out. Though I am a little disappointed, I am once again reminded how thankful I am for a 2nd chance at life and also for the fact that I am not in one of those ICU beds struggling for my life. So today I anxiously await for my surgery date, as that will mean that once again, we might be able to return to some sense of normalcy.
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Hi @melody12 May I ask which hospital location called to cancel your elective surgery? Is it Jacksonville in Florida? Thank you!
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@melody12, I can feel your disappointment at getting the official cancellation of your surgery. I think there must be some comfort in the reassurance that you are on the 'radar' of your surgical and transplant team and will be notified once things open up again. I have felt that way when my transplant team or any of my medical providers have contacted me about any changes or disruptions.
Melody, I admire your positivity as you recall the gratitude for your gift of life. I know that you will be relying on that strength as you once again wait for a call to proceed to surgery that will bring you to the next stage of healing.
What will you do during the wait?