I just read your entire journal and it brought me to tears...happy tears that is. I am 5 days away from my aortic valve replacement sugery. I only found out ...Read more
I just read your entire journal and it brought me to tears...happy tears that is. I am 5 days away from my aortic valve replacement sugery. I only found out two weeks ago that I had severe aortic stenosis and would need this surgery. SO happy and inspired by your successful recovery and I am now so ready to do this. Congrats to you!!
Chuck Holmgreen Maggie, you just made many of us on this side of the surgery cheer! When I was waiting for the surge ... Read more
Chuck Holmgreen Maggie, you just made many of us on this side of the surgery cheer! When I was waiting for the surgery, reading the posts of the people that went before me really helped me stay grounded and not let the emotions get out of hand. While your diagnosis was most likely a huge surprise for you, your are actually lucky. Most of us on this site had to wait a month or more - and in my case, I knew about my defect for about 31 years prior to the surgery. And as you've read, the waiting is the hardest part.
You have the right attitude and you can choose to do well. I believe you have.
You have warmed my heart (pun absolutely intended) with your entry in my guestbook - thank you. I write these hoping that I will be able to offer the same comfort I received when I was waiting and reading.
The best advice I can give is be patient, walk, listen to your body, start gently but continue to move. You'll be amazed at how quickly your endurance and abilities will return and exceed where you are now.
Everything gets easier from here. The surgery is just an event and the healing is a process. Enjoy the process.
Michelle Kitchens posted a note for Chuck that says:
Hi Chuck,
Its so great to know that you're still doing well after your surgery. I hope things are going well for you and your beautiful family. Two years ...Read more
Hi Chuck,
Its so great to know that you're still doing well after your surgery. I hope things are going well for you and your beautiful family. Two years went by like two months. Here's to your continued health and success. :-)
I\'m in the waiting period for surgery and you\'re right about it being the toughest part. Mark Twain once said, \"If you have to swallow a frog, don\'t spend ...Read more
I\'m in the waiting period for surgery and you\'re right about it being the toughest part. Mark Twain once said, \"If you have to swallow a frog, don\'t spend a lot of time looking at it.\" I\'ve been looking at this frog (surgery) for about 6 weeks now and ready to swallow it and move on.
Your postings have really helped me focus on the recovery aspect of the process and to know there is a light at the end of this tunnel. A bright light! Thanks.
I am from: Cumming, Georgia
I’ve forwarded this post to him. ...Read more
I’ve forwarded this post to him. Good to hear inputs from others that have traveled the same journey.