Graham, Washington,
United States
Mitral Prolape severe, Arryhymia
New 4th Revised
Four Months Post Op
Wow, my husband reminded me that I had surgery just four months ago...as I was out pulling weeds, building a greenhouse and also cleaning house inside, all day long and I was still ready to do more! I am in awe at times as I feel so good and am able to do more 'normal' activities after years of not being able to even do more than one thing in one day...such as if I vacumned the house, I'd probably be done with doing anything else that day! Sometimes I look in the mirror and the only reminder that I was laying for five hours on a surgery table with open heart surgery is my scar. I call it my 'reality'. It really does seem like a dream that a mere four months ago I was going through a life changing surgery. I'm very thankful for the technology we have that I am a result of that! With my mitral so bad, even worse than they could see, I probably wouldn't have been able to continue with a quality of life beyond 60! Now, I plan to have lots more days of being active and productive! For all of you who are just going through consultation and decisions on surgery, know that many of us have gone through the same thoughts and researching you are going through. We are all individuals and it is important that you take an active part in your planning and recovery. You will have good days and bad as you come through surgey and recovery. The time line was so on the mark with my recovery that I marveled at how our surgeons and cardiac care centers are so wise to the ways of our tickers! I'm doing great with my On-X mitral valve and doing well on coumadin! Life is good! My work and family keeps me going and less time to write here, but know how important it is for me to keep journaling! Til next time!
Feeling good!
I've lapsed in my journal writing...going back to work has put a crimp in my 'retirement' days of napping, reading on my Kindle, napping, enjoying my time at home, and napping...have I said NAPPING alot!! I'm sure part of it is my age, but I sure do miss my afternoon naps! I know my body is still healing, I can 'feel it' as it changes.
Back to Work
I am quite fortunate to have a great job and great boss! They missed me greatly!! I do accounting, payables and receivables and most other jobs that are to do to keep an office humming. I started to work four hours a day; I'm about 45 minute drive each way to and from work, so that puts me at six hours. I was quite exhausted the first few days..I started back on Feb. lst, a Wednesday, so by the weekend I was ready for some rest. I found I had to take many breaks to stretch and walk. Working at the computer found that my back would start to hurt, once that began all I could do is take a walk and do some of my cario exercises that worked the shoulders.
Healing and Doctor Visits
Being home was good. I did have to go to our closest hospital for a Coumadin check on Christmas day, it was pretty quiet there and again my levels were good. I was not up for a crowd for Christmas so we delayed our Christmas with family until Dec. 30th-I was feeling a bit stronger and able to sit and enjoy the five grandchildren! Our grandchildren are ages 12, 10, 7, 5 and 4. Our son has three, the oldest and youngest, two girls and a boy. Daughter has two, boy and girl. They were so curious and careful when they gave me hugs and kisses. Two of the artistic ones drew pictures of grandma. Very cute!
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