Susan's Heart Valve Journal

Wednesday, January 4, 2012 04:55 AM

Hi Susan!

What a year you've had. You have an amazing attitude considering all the challenges you have faced. I hope 2012 will be a much better year for you!!

Thanks for letting us know how you're doing.

Ricki Shine

Tuesday, January 3, 2012 09:19 PM

Susan, my HVJ Green Bay Packer cohort, happen to be in Rock Hill, SC this week, you left me many messages last year, I too have not posted since Christmas 2010 but feel great. I am so sorry you have had all the issues but am unbelievably impressed at your attitude! Maybe we can meet up someday and swap heart stories.

Take care, Go Pack, all the way to two in a row and one for the thumb!!!!

Joe Fresch

Milwaukee

Tuesday, January 3, 2012 12:31 PM

dear Susan,

I appreciate your attitude! And I am so thankful that you continue to hang in there.

You are an encourager, whether you know it or not. I feel so blessed to be able to do all I can now. Swimming is going so well. (I have been concentrating on technique rather than speed, and my speed has increased without increase in effort.) And I have quit complaining about not being able to run much.

I am always concerned when someone is on so many drugs. (Now you are back on statins - I hope you take lots of coenzyme Q10 [liquid form is best]). I will pray for wisdom on the part of your doctors.

love, Don F.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011 04:17 PM

Hi Susan,

I have just been reading your in depth response to your surgery. I have a heart valve replacement due in the next few weeks. I just wondered - on the very trivial side of things. Could you wear a bra after the operation, When could you sit in a car or drive a car. When could you cuddle and lift your grandchildren again.Did anything particularly help in your recovery? Have you recovered fully? Did the nerve damage heal eventually?