Good morning...
By Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
Canada
June 24, 2017 5:29am CST
I can feel myself slowing feeling worse each day. I am at the point now where I just want to get it over and done with. I have no energy at all and have constant pain in my upper body. Breathing is becoming more difficult. I see now why they couldn't send me home to wait the surgery. Here they are monitoring me 24 hours a day.
Thr surgery has been scheduled for Tuesday at 1pm. They told me it could change before then but as of now that is when it will be. I am not as nervous as I was. I just want to feel better again and be able to get on with my life.
When I do get out of here and have recovered I am going to be an advocate for women and healthy hearts. I hope nobody has to slip through the cracks the way i did. I had to take a heart attack before I finally got the help I needed.
Hope you are all doing well.
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43 responses
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
24 Jun 17
Good Morning Dear Laurel.
I am sorry to know you are in such pain each day.
You must be so exhausted as well.
Yes, I am sure the surgery is becoming more welcome by you in order to feel whole once again.
That will be a noble work you will do to warn other women of this most serious health condition.
How good you are to think of others in your immense suffering.
I am pleased you are getting care.
Good now you and we know when the surgery is scheduled for.
Will be holding a vigil for you Laurel as I told you.
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@Courtlynn (67080)
• United States
24 Jun 17
Im sorry you didnt get help before. And sorry you are feeling worse.
Being an advocate is a good idea.
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@Juliaacv (51388)
• Canada
24 Jun 17
I didn't realize that you are in such constant pain-I can understand wanting to have the surgery so badly.
I think that you'd be a great advocate, you have a gentle yet meaningful way with words. 
Its a shame that someone has to suffer like this before having the proper health care.
Its a shame that someone has to suffer like this before having the proper health care.4 people like this
@Tampa_girl7 (50524)
• United States
24 Jun 17
Praying for you and hope that if your surgery changes it is moved earlier.
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@1creekgirl (41744)
• United States
24 Jun 17
Oh Laurel, I'm so sorry. Hold on and soon your surgery will be over and you can feel well again. You're in my prayers.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
25 Jun 17
I had all the symptons but nothing ever showed on my ECG, blood work, etc. A heart echo or an ultrasound should have been done which never was.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
24 Jun 17
Hopefully Tuesday wil come here before you know it!
That is very nice of you to be an advocate for women when you get better! You battled a heart attack and I cannot imagine the pain you're going thru. You can fight thru everything
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
26 Jun 17
@Happy2BeMe You're welcome Laurel.
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
24 Jun 17
hang on hard - hopefully you will start to feel better again soon
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
24 Jun 17
I am sure you will be relieved to just get it over with at this point. Most women are used to ignoring pain and just soldiering on and it is a very good thing you got this warning that could not be ignored.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
25 Jun 17
@Happy2BeMe I will be praying big time for you this week and I am sure it is going to go smoothly and soon you will be feeling energized again.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
25 Jun 17
Yes I am glad the pain was so intense that I could not ignore it
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
25 Jun 17
Just a few more days and you will be over the waiting and into the recuperating.
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@Marilynda1225 (83103)
• United States
24 Jun 17
Sending lots of prayers and hugs for you today. Being an advocate for womens heart health is a worthy cause. Hope you can get through the next few days without too much pain
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@nosleee3134 (214)
• United States
25 Jun 17
Im glad you got the help you needed.
Don't be nervous about surgery
Its always gets better either way it
goes, The only way is up.
smile :) :) :) :)
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@nosleee3134 (214)
• United States
25 Jun 17
don't know if i like it but ima like it anyway :)
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@smileyhema (4606)
• United States
25 Jun 17
Hmm I could imagine how you are feeling now. Stay calm. You are already there and just few more days and you will be back to normal recovering yourself from all these tough times. Your good heart of helping others is to be appreciated. Bravo lady.. be bold as you are .. hope you will have a quick recovery process and prayers for the same..
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@moffittjc (121729)
• Gainesville, Florida
25 Jun 17
I've read many times before that heart attacks in women often goes unnoticed and untreated compared to heart attacks in men. When you are through this and back healthy and active again, I think you will be a great advocate for women's heart health!
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
25 Jun 17
i hope you will recuperate fast after your operation. good luck and God bless
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
24 Jun 17
Hello Laurel
I will pray for you. I will pray for a successful surgery and your fast recovery.
There is nothing possible to our Lord and He will grant what is best for you.
Looking forward to see you healthier and more active in the days to come.
And you will post another good morning discussion for us.
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