Kirsten's Posts

It's been quite a while since I've been on this site. My husband updated my journal during my surgery and I couldn't bring myself to read the updates. I'm happy report that my surgery went well and it's life back to normal for me! Some people on this site have reached out to me to get information about the surgery itself. I just want everyone reading this to know that I am more than happy to provide any information regarding my experience. Please do not hesitate to contact me! I'm on facebook as well!

I was just informed that Kirsten was taken off the heart and lung machine and the doctor was able to save the valve. They are currently checking for leakage and make sure everything else is working properly and I'll be given a call when they will be closing her up. After that is done, I should be seeing the doctor. Still too early for me to relax, but great news just the same. Continuing to think happy thoughts.

Kirsten has been on the heart and lung machine for almost 3 hours now. I got the update call an hour ago and the nurse said that she would most likely be hooked up for over 3 hours, but under 4. This is definitely the toughest time, knowing how long she"s been under. The nurse assures that everything is going well; I just wish I could see her. But I know that this part of the process will be over by this afternoon and it's for the best. I do have a question for those who have gone through this. When I was going over the rehab process before today, I came across the deep breathing exercises. K recalled hating doing that and it made me realize there could be a time when she has to do these exercises and doesn't want to do them. How can I encourage her to do these if she pushes back? Any thoughts on what I can say when I can't relate to how tough these breathing exercises are? Thank You Continue to keep thinking happy thoughts.