Hi Melissa,
I am five weeks post op and I am amazed at you talking about going back to work. You talk as though you are in the medical profession. I know my ...Read more
Hi Melissa,
I am five weeks post op and I am amazed at you talking about going back to work. You talk as though you are in the medical profession. I know my heart is doing well but the muscular/skeletal pain takes over if I push the boundaries. You sound just as I feel. I\'m in total awe of the surgeons and the new life they have given me.
I am impatient to get well - there is so much to do with a healthy ticking heart. Best wishes young one.
Rosemary Sutherland
Melissa Murphy Rosemary,
Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement. I do work in the medical field. I ... Read more
Melissa Murphy Rosemary,
Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement. I do work in the medical field. I work in a pediatric sick clinic. I see beautiful little ones come in with their hair falling out do to cancer and realize how fortunate we are to have the successfully treated illness we have. Those little ones are a whole lot tougher than me.
I too have had a lot of pain, especially when I push it. I pushed it too much today trying to get my house in order for the upcoming week. But I do have to say that wk 6 was my turning point. Pain is much less, energy level has majorly rebounded this week, and all the irregularities have pretty much subsided. I think your break out week is coming :-) Good luck, Rosemary. If you ha a
Melissa Murphy As I was saying, if you have a journal on here, I will follow you and your progress. Next year we sho ... Read more
Melissa Murphy As I was saying, if you have a journal on here, I will follow you and your progress. Next year we should all get together and run a 5k for heart disease awareness! Good luck, Rosemary. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Way to go, Melissa! Recovery can be hard work, but so worth it.
I continue to wish you the best. One day, you will have only a faint memory of these last ...Read more
Way to go, Melissa! Recovery can be hard work, but so worth it.
I continue to wish you the best. One day, you will have only a faint memory of these last few months.
Sheila Garrison
Melissa Murphy Sheila,
You've been one of my biggest cheerleaders and supporter. I cherish your encouragement. It he ... Read more
Melissa Murphy Sheila,
You've been one of my biggest cheerleaders and supporter. I cherish your encouragement. It helped me through some really tough spots. We all share a connection on here that we can't share with anyone else. Thats pretty special.
Back in the saddle tomorrow and on with life.
Melissa --
I am so glad everything went well for you and you are home !!! I also had surgery at the Cleveland Clinic on Sept 2nd --- One thing that I have ...Read more
Melissa --
I am so glad everything went well for you and you are home !!! I also had surgery at the Cleveland Clinic on Sept 2nd --- One thing that I have used for my scar is a silicon strip and it has made a huge difference in the healing process -- I used a product called scar away and I ordered it via the internet --- I started it on week four ..... good luck to you and your continued healing :)
Darlene
Melissa,
I\'m glad you\'re finally able to have your surgery.
Wishing you a very uneventful surgery and recovery. U hope you\'ll be feeling better soon. ...Read more
Melissa,
I\'m glad you\'re finally able to have your surgery.
Wishing you a very uneventful surgery and recovery. U hope you\'ll be feeling better soon.
Ricki Shine
Dear Melissa,
Your roller coaster ride is about to come to the straight part. I\'ll play Pink Floyd\'s Dark Side of The Moon for you on Friday. That\'s what ...Read more
Dear Melissa,
Your roller coaster ride is about to come to the straight part. I\'ll play Pink Floyd\'s Dark Side of The Moon for you on Friday. That\'s what being in surgery was like for me. I was wheeled in and next thing I knew, I was in CCU. A very strange experience for me.
I wish the best for you and will include you in my prayers. You deserve a smooth ride now!
Today is my 3 month post op date and I am back at my 100%. Haven\'t felt this great in years.
Sheila Garrison
Melissa,
Know that there\'s a day coming soon when you\'ll look back on all of this, and it will have been worth it. Godspeed to you and your family.
Wade ...Read more
Melissa,
Know that there\'s a day coming soon when you\'ll look back on all of this, and it will have been worth it. Godspeed to you and your family.
Wade Clark
I have been following your journal because it is the most closely related to my condition. You have not posted for numerous weeks so I hope you are doing well. ...Read more
I have been following your journal because it is the most closely related to my condition. You have not posted for numerous weeks so I hope you are doing well. Just to let you know that there are a lot of people you have never met that really do care about you.
Melissa, I spent 12 total days in the hospital this past summer. :( Try to get your husband to get you a great book, take up some crochet (or however you ...Read more
Melissa, I spent 12 total days in the hospital this past summer. :( Try to get your husband to get you a great book, take up some crochet (or however you spell it). Try to find away to get your brain out of the room! :) That helped me a lot!
Sheila is right, once you have the surgery, girl, you are home free. I believe you are going thru the worst part right now. (The mental part!)
Christy
Melissa Murphy I just saw this post, Christy. Not sure how I missed it. It definitely was a long 3.5 wks. So only 1 ... Read more
Melissa Murphy I just saw this post, Christy. Not sure how I missed it. It definitely was a long 3.5 wks. So only 1 more wk to go inhouse and then I'm home free!
Hi Mellisa,
Keep hanging in there. It has to be tough to stay in the hospital. Once you have the surgery, everyhting gets easier (my opinion).
You have a ...Read more
Hi Mellisa,
Keep hanging in there. It has to be tough to stay in the hospital. Once you have the surgery, everyhting gets easier (my opinion).
You have a good looking family. Prayers going out to you and your family.
Sheila Garrison
I am from: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement. I do work in the medical field. I ... Read more
Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement. I do work in the medical field. I work in a pediatric sick clinic. I see beautiful little ones come in with their hair falling out do to cancer and realize how fortunate we are to have the successfully treated illness we have. Those little ones are a whole lot tougher than me.
I too have had a lot of pain, especially when I push it. I pushed it too much today trying to get my house in order for the upcoming week. But I do have to say that wk 6 was my turning point. Pain is much less, energy level has majorly rebounded this week, and all the irregularities have pretty much subsided. I think your break out week is coming :-) Good luck, Rosemary. If you ha a