Agree 100% with your post. Wearing a bra 24/7 is key for my healing. My scar, like yours is still a red line. It also is itchy. I think I\'m going to skip ...Read more
Agree 100% with your post. Wearing a bra 24/7 is key for my healing. My scar, like yours is still a red line. It also is itchy. I think I\'m going to skip using that dial soap and switch to Dove now. My surgery was December 28th. I wish you continued recovery and good health. Janis Kielbasa
Hey Patrice, I was also given an On-X valve for my aortic stenosis. My surgery was Feb. 6th and I am feeling great. Glad to here that you are back at work ...Read more
Hey Patrice, I was also given an On-X valve for my aortic stenosis. My surgery was Feb. 6th and I am feeling great. Glad to here that you are back at work and getting into a routine. I am glad we have HVJ friends to keep our spirits up with prayer and confidence knowing we are not alone. Continued prayer for your recovery.
Robert Hartner
Patrice,
I\'m really glad to hear you are doing well and that you have a cardiolgist that is willing to stick to their guns.
Continue to heal and be a model ...Read more
Patrice,
I\'m really glad to hear you are doing well and that you have a cardiolgist that is willing to stick to their guns.
Continue to heal and be a model for those of us that are still waiting for the surgery!!
Patrice Lehde Thank you so much and I am doing well. I hope you will be inspired by many of the writings from us w ... Read more
Patrice Lehde Thank you so much and I am doing well. I hope you will be inspired by many of the writings from us who have "been there-done that". The best to you!
Hi Patrice.
It sounds like you did really well. I am 9 weeks post op and feeling great. You sound wonderful. Aren\'t we lucky we were able to have this surgery? ...Read more
Hi Patrice.
It sounds like you did really well. I am 9 weeks post op and feeling great. You sound wonderful. Aren\'t we lucky we were able to have this surgery?
Jane
Patrice Lehde We are very luck to have the access to such great medical treatments! I'd much rather have the mecha ... Read more
Patrice Lehde We are very luck to have the access to such great medical treatments! I'd much rather have the mechanical for life than a 'fix' on mine that might not last. I too am feeling stronger each day, back to work on Feb. lst. I finally got back to my journals and posting. Working kind of gets in the way of journaling!
Linda Dixon & I seem to be on the same schedule. Fun
I\'m glad u r doing well. Going back to work 2-! ? Good for you
Stay well & in touch ! Best. Nancy. ...Read more
Linda Dixon & I seem to be on the same schedule. Fun
I\'m glad u r doing well. Going back to work 2-! ? Good for you
Stay well & in touch ! Best. Nancy. 2-9. Avr.
Patrice Lehde Finally got back to my journal...went back to work on 2/1. You can read all about it now. Working k ... Read more
Patrice Lehde Finally got back to my journal...went back to work on 2/1. You can read all about it now. Working kinda keeps me from checking in here, but hope to continue as I can. Best of luck to you! keep in touch!
Hi Patrice, good to hear you are progressing well. Thanks for the bra tip...I found one at Rite Aid. Still waiting on my surgery, March 13th, made hotel reservations ...Read more
Hi Patrice, good to hear you are progressing well. Thanks for the bra tip...I found one at Rite Aid. Still waiting on my surgery, March 13th, made hotel reservations for my daughter today, she will be going with me to Cleveland. I have to be there for pre-op testing on Friday, then meet team on Monday and surgery on Tuesday. That means approximately 12 days in Cleveland since 5 days will be prior to surgery.
I look forward to hearing (as Paul Harvey would say) the rest of the story.
Still waiting...Linda Dixon
Patrice Lehde I am doing better each day. Still find little things I can't do, but time will come I will be back t ... Read more
Patrice Lehde I am doing better each day. Still find little things I can't do, but time will come I will be back to normal..whatever that might be! ha ha. Glad you found some bra, I'm still switch hitting on those, back to my old underwire style which feel pretty normal now. Night time is the hardest, I am a side sleeper and toss back and forth and then on my back for awhile..all this I'm sure adds to the 'girls' going all over! Can't wear a bra all night, found a nice snug cami that works lately!! yippee! You have quite a trip ahead of you away from home. Glad your daughter will be with you. Take care and I have written a bit more. (I return to work Feb. 1st) so will try to keep going on this as I can. I will work part time at first to get back into the routine. Best Wishes, Patrice (Pat)
I\'m 5 weeks post op and each week gets better. I agree, the toilet riser was a life saver week 1 thru 3 for me. I no longer need it. HSN.com, Rhonda Shear ...Read more
I\'m 5 weeks post op and each week gets better. I agree, the toilet riser was a life saver week 1 thru 3 for me. I no longer need it. HSN.com, Rhonda Shear has great bras. They are called the ahhh bra and it works for larger breasts,DD, no bind, no hooks. I tried all the ones out there and this is the best. Continued good luck and recovery to you!!
Patrice Lehde Thank you for the link for the AHHH bra. When I was looking, all they had was bright green and pink ... Read more
Patrice Lehde Thank you for the link for the AHHH bra. When I was looking, all they had was bright green and pink left in my size..so I passed. They do sound great and I think I'll check back to try one. I am feeling much better, back to work and hanging in there! Hard to beleive how fast our bodies do heal from such major surgery!
Hi Patrice...hurry with the tips (especially the ones for us ladies). I am scheduled for AVR on March 13th, so I know they will be helpful.
Looking forward ...Read more
Hi Patrice...hurry with the tips (especially the ones for us ladies). I am scheduled for AVR on March 13th, so I know they will be helpful.
Looking forward to your posts!
Still waiting...Linda Dixon
Patrice Lehde Hi Linda,
I'm so glad my tips are of some benefit! I've gotten a few notes regarding how helpful tha ... Read more
Patrice Lehde Hi Linda,
I'm so glad my tips are of some benefit! I've gotten a few notes regarding how helpful that they are. I kinda took the weekend off from writing, but will get back to it so I can catch up with myself! I wish you the best in your upcoming surgery. Hope to hear from you again!
I am from: Graham, Washington
