I have a date for surgery!!! It's July 7th.

Hi everyone,

Just a quick note that I found out my surgery date is Monday, July 7th. I'm so grateful and so overwhelmed that surgery is going to happen after the long 5-6 month wait.

Thanks for all your support during this time and into the future....it has been a lot easier knowing so many people are behind me on this.

Best,
Derek

Summer's here and I'm still waiting

Well, 1st day of summer and I'm still waiting. I thought, back in February, that I would be in recovery now, with nice weather and sunny skies to cheer me. Well, indeed there are sunny skies (when it's not raining) but I feel pretty gloomy sometimes as we grind it out waiting.

But, I do have a really good surgeon. So I can wait, for now, as I remain stable, and remain grateful that the medication I'm taking is working well. But I continue to tire easily.

Nevertheless, please call and email and comment on this blog, or message me on Facebook, because it really helps my spirits and I feel connected. Thanks again for all your support!

June and in Vancouver overnight

It has been cloudy, cool, and Whitehorse-like here at my parent's place in Langley. But it was great to see my aunt and uncle from Edmonton and my aunt from Malaysia, along with my grandma. Also it was the best to see my sister and my nieces...so cute!!

Aside from family, I went to the opthalmologist yesterday to check my retinas...once again. But there was really good news. My eyes are stable! The risk of detachment is very low and I don't need to see him again for some months to come.

Of course, still no date on my heart surgery. The waiting is hard, but I am persevering mostly because I have so much support from family and friends. Thanks again!