Doris's Posts

I will visit my cardiologist today. I am doing quite well, driving a car, walking and doing normal things. I do feel tired during the day and try to rest a little. I am out of breath if I overexert myself. My 12 inch scar down the middle of my chest is very tender and sometimes I feel some pain.I am hopeing that this will disapear soon. I have not had my Pace Maker checked as yet. I have not used any pain medication since I returned home on Dec. 14 th.I must admit my body image isn't great , even at my age. I have had a few not so good moments. I AM alive!

December 4 2011 Tuesday I will see the Surgeon for the first time since I left the Hospital the second time. I normally weigh 124 lbs, when I came home the first time I weighed 144 lbs. My entire body was swollen and arms and legs painful. Four days after the valve replacement I had an Internal pace Maker placed. Some of the complications that I had were never mentioned as possibilities although later we were told they were common. My family did not know about my progress or lack of it. They were left in the dark the entire time.