It was a pretty rough few days for you when I 1 st got to NY, BUT w/you being such a compliant pt., recovery advanced!
It was tough for me being in FL when ...Read more
It was a pretty rough few days for you when I 1 st got to NY, BUT w/you being such a compliant pt., recovery advanced!
It was tough for me being in FL when you had the surgery and soooo glad I could help you once you got home.
Love you and continue recovering each day!
See you this summer, poolside!!!
Glad your sis is coming, Brenda! That is such a blessing! Still, let me know what you need. If you want to get out, come on over to my little sanctuary in ...Read more
Glad your sis is coming, Brenda! That is such a blessing! Still, let me know what you need. If you want to get out, come on over to my little sanctuary in Southold -- have a comfy recliner you can rest in :) Your sister is more than welcome!
Brenda,
So glad you are heading home. It\'s so much easier to get rest at home and you are especially blessed your sister is a nurse and will be staying with ...Read more
Brenda,
So glad you are heading home. It\'s so much easier to get rest at home and you are especially blessed your sister is a nurse and will be staying with you! I will be three weeks post op on Tuesday and I am feeling better and better each day. Walking over a mile.
Praying for your speedy and full recovery! Step by step! Isaiah 40:29-31
Sophie Marsh- MV & TV repair 2/26 Dr. Adams
Brenda T Flaherty Hi Sophie,
So happy you're 3 wks out and walking a mile already! That's fantastic! Praise God! I'm pr ... Read more
Brenda T Flaherty Hi Sophie,
So happy you're 3 wks out and walking a mile already! That's fantastic! Praise God! I'm praying for you too. Mark 5:34.
I just texted u but am not sure you will get it so am sending message here -- soup is ready for delivery whenever you get home! Know things are still more delayed ...Read more
I just texted u but am not sure you will get it so am sending message here -- soup is ready for delivery whenever you get home! Know things are still more delayed for your discharge -- it must feel like an eternity when you are so looking forward to getting out! Yet I also know you want to be sure all is well when you DO go so your progress can be at a steady incline, even if slow! We (your homegroup family and friends) are rooting for you and praying for
complete health and well-being -- peace into the bargain!
God bless you, Brenda, and \"keep hangin\' in there!\" (Yeah, easy for me to say, having never been where you now are, right?) I really like being able to ...Read more
God bless you, Brenda, and \"keep hangin\' in there!\" (Yeah, easy for me to say, having never been where you now are, right?) I really like being able to read how you\'re doing, day by day. Please know that Bob and I are keeping you in our prayers each and every day, asking God to bless you with His total healing, and with His peace, comfort, and patience along the way..
Our love to you --
Jill
Brenda T Flaherty Thanks so much, Jill! Waiting for wheelchair now to leave Hosp and greet rush-hr traffic! As Jackie ... Read more
Brenda T Flaherty Thanks so much, Jill! Waiting for wheelchair now to leave Hosp and greet rush-hr traffic! As Jackie Gleason said, "and way we go!" Now a little traveling music!!!
Hi Brenda,
I went through the same thing when I had my surgery last January. I really wanted to be discharged immediately. Just stay put and make sure you ...Read more
Hi Brenda,
I went through the same thing when I had my surgery last January. I really wanted to be discharged immediately. Just stay put and make sure you are already okay before leaving the hospital.
Regards,
Aileen
Brenda T Flaherty I agree completely. No rush. When it's time, it's time!
Thanks, Aileen (my daughter's middle name)!
B ... Read more
Brenda T Flaherty I agree completely. No rush. When it's time, it's time!
Thanks, Aileen (my daughter's middle name)!
Brenda
Encouraging words from former heart patients. Transfusions will give you the boost you need. Seems this eye condition is not uncommon and goes away w/time. ...Read more
Encouraging words from former heart patients. Transfusions will give you the boost you need. Seems this eye condition is not uncommon and goes away w/time. Hopefully the same for you, Turid!
Kath, Chris, grandkids and I are praying for you this evening during their visit.
xoxo Linda
Chicken soup underway! I will get it to you for tomorrow night\'s dinner if you will be home by then :) I know you will need to rest so will not stay to visit ...Read more
Chicken soup underway! I will get it to you for tomorrow night\'s dinner if you will be home by then :) I know you will need to rest so will not stay to visit then but for a minute, Let me know if Sue Hansen and I can visit you on Friday for a bit, PLEEEEEZE be honest with everyone who wants to see you though and set clear limits so you can get the rest you need to recuperate! Also, let us know what you need us to do for you and Ed, Love you! Annie
I have laryngitis. Not sure if bronchitis or just symptom from surgery everyone gets. I am supposed to go home tomorrow. So I'll let u know about Fri visit. Thanks Annie!
Hi Brenda!
So glad you are doing so well. I had my MV and TV repaired by Dr. Adams on 2/26. I too was getting some of those eye flashes. I also needed 3 units ...Read more
Hi Brenda!
So glad you are doing so well. I had my MV and TV repaired by Dr. Adams on 2/26. I too was getting some of those eye flashes. I also needed 3 units of blood and it seemed like that did the trick. Since I\'ve been home, I have not seen the flashes, but sometimes a little distortion and one migraine when I just got home. It\'s been 2 weeks now and I have none of that any longer and getting stronger and can do more each day! You will feel so relieved when you are home.
God Bless you!
Sophie Marsh
Brenda T Flaherty Great info Sophie--sounds so like my experience. I am supposed to home and really am looking forward ... Read more
Brenda T Flaherty Great info Sophie--sounds so like my experience. I am supposed to home and really am looking forward to it.
Brenda T Flaherty Tomorrow supposed to go home! I left out that word "tomorrow"
Try not to be too discouraged. I had my surgery on a Friday and was told they\'d let me out the following Wednesday. It got delayed till Friday because of ...Read more
Try not to be too discouraged. I had my surgery on a Friday and was told they\'d let me out the following Wednesday. It got delayed till Friday because of minor rhythm and blood issues. Better to be safe, right?
Selma
Brenda T Flaherty So right, Selma! They're on top of it all! Glad ur feeling better!!
Thinking of writing a book about your adventures, esp. during the night shifts?
Hope the rythmn deal gets resolved today and the eye flashes!
xoxo Linda
Brenda-
I will keep you in my prayers. Hang in there :) -Jean Trausch AVR 2-19-13
Brenda T Flaherty Thanks, Jean, for your prayers. Hope you are healing well! I'll keep you in my prayers, too, and Sel ... Read more
Brenda T Flaherty Thanks, Jean, for your prayers. Hope you are healing well! I'll keep you in my prayers, too, and Selma and Sophie and all you other brave patients!
You are so brave! We are thankful for every day you are getting good care. Prayers are with you and He is holding your hand.
Lillian
Brenda T Flaherty Thanks Lillian! You were so right about how big this surgery is! This hospital couldn't be better!! ... Read more
Brenda T Flaherty Thanks Lillian! You were so right about how big this surgery is! This hospital couldn't be better!! Excellent care!
So blessed and humbled by all your prayers and support!! God is sooo good to me!!
Great News, Brenda! \"no-You-Tube\"! LOL!!!
What about rehab???? Or will you go directly home?? Will need to prepare chicken soup!!!
Brenda T Flaherty Is this Annie?? Gotta sign ur name! Haha!
Got a little blip w/ heart rhythm so waiting to resolve th ... Read more
Brenda T Flaherty Is this Annie?? Gotta sign ur name! Haha!
Got a little blip w/ heart rhythm so waiting to resolve that...
Happy to eat ur chicken soup!! :)
Bren
Hey, Brenda -- I had optical migraines after my surgery as well. A lot of us did. It was temporary and I\'d say within 2 weeks they were gone. But....it ...Read more
Hey, Brenda -- I had optical migraines after my surgery as well. A lot of us did. It was temporary and I\'d say within 2 weeks they were gone. But....it certainly is a good idea to have them checked out while you can. Happy healing!
Selma
Brenda T Flaherty Oh--thanks. Had one migraine yesterday and one now. So glad ur done w/them now. Appreciate ur info! : ... Read more
Brenda T Flaherty Oh--thanks. Had one migraine yesterday and one now. So glad ur done w/them now. Appreciate ur info! :)
Holy Moly! Discharged on Wed.??? You\'ll be running around before I get there Sat.!
Sooooo happy you are progressing so quickly!!!
Keep up the good work, compliant ...Read more
Holy Moly! Discharged on Wed.??? You\'ll be running around before I get there Sat.!
Sooooo happy you are progressing so quickly!!!
Keep up the good work, compliant patient!!!
We nurses love patients like you!
Prayers being answered left and right!
Hope you get some sleep tonight!
xoxo Linda
Ask Nurse now to call dietary to get the boiled egg order in for tomorrow b\'kfast.
See if you can finally fill out your own meal sheet.
Drink lots of fluids...you\'re ...Read more
Ask Nurse now to call dietary to get the boiled egg order in for tomorrow b\'kfast.
See if you can finally fill out your own meal sheet.
Drink lots of fluids...you\'re usually good about doing that!
Call me when you feel up to it! I\'m home watching golf tourn.
xoxo Linda
Brenda T Flaherty No paper menus--only scanned into a hand-held device she carries, so I can't see the options myself. ... Read more
Brenda T Flaherty No paper menus--only scanned into a hand-held device she carries, so I can't see the options myself. But I will ask about order for tomorrow. Thanks. Always the problem-solver, Sis!! :)
I might get out on Wed.!!!
hi, Linda just called and following her instructs .
Brenda T Flaherty Janet, is that you?? If so, I'm so proud of you!! You did it! Hooray! See, these computers are drag ... Read more
Brenda T Flaherty Janet, is that you?? If so, I'm so proud of you!! You did it! Hooray! See, these computers are dragging all us into the 21st century! Haha!
Oh, by the way, you have to sign your name before you hit "submit" button so I know who is responding! Thanks so much!! :)
Kitchen should be able to provide you w/tuna, eggs and chicken. You might sprout fins, wings and feathers BUT what the heck! Try it!
xoxo
Brenda T Flaherty Yes I ate tuna scoop and lettuce/tomato slice for lunch. I will be sprouting fins!! And smell of tuna ... Read more
Brenda T Flaherty Yes I ate tuna scoop and lettuce/tomato slice for lunch. I will be sprouting fins!! And smell of tuna! Cats will be sneaking up to my room! I forgot to order the egg for breakfast
What a tough cousin I have !!!!! Keep up the good work...you are doing so well. i get those flashing lights in my eyes also and they are migraines...maybe that\'s ...Read more
What a tough cousin I have !!!!! Keep up the good work...you are doing so well. i get those flashing lights in my eyes also and they are migraines...maybe that\'s your problem..so glad you are seeing docs for this. Maybe Kurt could see you...HA, HA.
Love you,
Sandy
Brenda T Flaherty I get flashing lights as pre-warning to migraine starting. This is very different. It's like a sudden ... Read more
Brenda T Flaherty I get flashing lights as pre-warning to migraine starting. This is very different. It's like a sudden break in vision sort of like a fast flash when a camera takes a picture. Weird!
Hi Brenda,
Hope you have a better day today. Many years ago, I had a \"flashing lights\" thing going on with my eyes and was told it was optical migraines. ...Read more
Hi Brenda,
Hope you have a better day today. Many years ago, I had a \"flashing lights\" thing going on with my eyes and was told it was optical migraines. Blood gets cut off to the optica nerve. I didn\'t ever get a headache, but they were very annoying. It went away a few weeks later on it\'s own. Not sure if it\'s the same thing, but I thought I would pass it along.
Take care,
Deb Ziegler
Brenda T Flaherty Thanks for info Deb! I see eye dr again Mon so I'll ask. I do get migraines so maybe that's it!
I am from: Cutchogue, New York
