Hi Ann, I am the other Linda in SC. If you want a lot of good info, read Linda D, Mitch Friedman Nancy Friedman (non cuz) and Ricki Shine. All of them and others ...Read more
Hi Ann, I am the other Linda in SC. If you want a lot of good info, read Linda D, Mitch Friedman Nancy Friedman (non cuz) and Ricki Shine. All of them and others have helped me out with this process. Now I just want to get it over with and get on with a normal life. I just have to convince the doctor of this.
This site is amazing you will be amazed at all the new friends you will meet and how close we all get. I am so happy I have found it. You will be fine I think you will probably get some help somewhere when the time comes. Good luck to you.
For the long haul
Linda H
Hi Ann, my name is Linda Dixon and we have a lot in common. I too am a widow and just had aortic valve replacement 4 weeks ago today. I am doing great! Read ...Read more
Hi Ann, my name is Linda Dixon and we have a lot in common. I too am a widow and just had aortic valve replacement 4 weeks ago today. I am doing great! Read my journal when you get a chance and let me know if I can answer any questions you might have. Welcome to the HVJ site!
Linda Dixon
ann McWhinney thank you very much. Your story is so encouraging. I am also very rural. Wonder what they will say ab ... Read more
ann McWhinney thank you very much. Your story is so encouraging. I am also very rural. Wonder what they will say about my walking. Yesterday the nurse called - she positively nixed the idea of me walking out to close up the animals. She also didn't like the question about when I could use a chainsaw again. During March of 2011 we lost lots of trees and couldn't cut more than about 45 hours because of the care I was providing for my husband who died last Oct. Still have the downed wood everywhere. When asked about medications I told her that I take metformin for diabetes and the m&m pills for stress relief. She said WHAT, did you say m&m. But you are a diabetic. She was not happy. But my gp doesn't raise a fuss as I am controlled. A potato is a whole lot worse and it sure beats a RX. Somehow I think I will have to get thru the surgery without the m&m's. Oh, well
Your journal gave me a heads up about the blood pressure. Mine is also low.
Thank you for sharing
Ann
I am from: Sonora, California
