Heart Surgery Countdown: The Other Side of the Operating Room?

I’ve been wanting to write a post for a few weeks now about a couple of things I’ve been feeling “passionate” about.

Please note when I am “passionate” about something that usually means I need to wait a few days, and reframe my way of communication into a much less jerk-ish manner.

So while I am de-jack-ass-ifying myself, I thought I’d send you a little video to update everyone on my heart surgery…which is four weeks away (as you’ll see on the video, I have a hard time doing basic math). And below the video you’ll find some links I mentioned.

I continue to covet your prayers.

(Oh, and please note that I actually do own more clothes than this black shirt and white earrings. My first video on my heart surgery I was wearing the same stinking outfit. The truth is, most of those clothes are still in bags in the back of my car from when we moved three weeks ago, and I haven’t had time to wash them yet.)

Follow my heart on Twitter – this is where we’ll update on surgery day. Why not?

Ride Well Tour (Nashville Benefit is THIS FRIDAY – I’ll be there! Hope you can make it!)

Blood:Water Mission

Dr. Pickett at St. Thomas Heart

Details on what’s jacked up with my heart

Details on the kind of surgery I’ll be having

The end.

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Comments

12 responses to “Heart Surgery Countdown: The Other Side of the Operating Room?”

  1. Graham Avatar

    Good luck with the surgery! I’ll be prayin’ for you on August 14th. I’ve got it in my calendar! That bike ride looks sweet! I’m a hobby cyclist… haven’t done anything over 150 miles before. I saved that link for when I’m feeling adventurous… ;)

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  2. Jordan Like the River Avatar

    I think it’s funny that you chose the song First Breath After Coma for this. :)

  3. Crystal Renaud Avatar

    i’ve been challenged by a friend that if i am still in the country next summer, to do a sprint triathlon (a short triathlon) with him. a sprint triathlon consists of approx. 3.5 miles of running, 8 miles of biking and 1.5 miles of swimming. i’ll pray for you — you pray for me.

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  4. Anne Jackson Avatar

    @Jordan….how could I not? :) The heart beat intro…classic. I am just hoping it’s not foreshadowing as far as the coma part goes.

    @Graham…you should come! :)

  5. Phil Thompson Avatar

    Thank god, i was worried that you didn’t have anything else to wear!

  6. 6YearMed Avatar

    i surely hope this fixes it!

    Also, I hope you don’t get the damn resident ;)

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  7. JenL Avatar

    Could you be any cuter? Geesh.

    Your surgery is marked on my calendar, marked in my Bible Reading Plan notebook….where else? Should I put you on my fridge too?

    prayers prayers and more prayers. I love the bike ride idea.

  8. darrell a. harris Avatar

    praying for your successful surgery and wellness.
    blessings to you~
    darrell & janet harris

  9. Cameyg Avatar

    You have the daily prayers whether having heart surgery or not dear one!

    Much love.

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  10. Melissa Avatar

    Praying for your surgery, Anne.

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  11. anne jackson Avatar

    Thank you so much everyone!

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  12. Clay Knick Avatar

    Anne,

    I’m one of those that just got around to viewing this. :) For some reason I can only view it on one of the computers around here…. So that is why there was a delay.

    I’m praying.

    Clay