Amy's Guestbook

Amy, I never heard from your friend that you contacted me about. If she still wants, she can call or write. If not, that is fine. I hope you are doing great, and enjoying life. Thanks, Theresa C.

Hi Amy, Just using the shock of Duane\'s news to take a moment out to reconnect with the friends I made more than a year ago on the website. Just to remind you that you were my inspiration and that I was so determined to look as glamourous as you in my photos on HVJ! I only managed a couple of games of golf last summer before the early snows hit so I am looking foward to next month when we are off to Spain for a week of R&R and sunshine! I really appreciated your note on my anniversary but would love to hear more news from you! If you have a moment please let me know how you are and what you\'re up to! Love and hugs Penny xx

Dear Amy, I was so happy to hear from you, and understand why you have not been on here. I was glad to hear from you especially because your last update said you did not get a complete medical clearance and were trying medications,,,well it sounds as if the medication and your dedication to exercise has you on a positive track. I too have had an easy recovery compared to a lot of patients on this site. Lori B. hit us all so hard and I too will never forget her or her family. I am doing great...am exercising on my own..treadmill, weights, bicycle etc. I AM NOT as disciplined as you are, but I am trying to improve this. I received a good report on my follow-up echo, and my medication is being reduced. I would love eventually to be off all heart medications. I wish you and your family an extra-special celebration during the holiday season. If you have time in the future, drop a line. Your positive outlook and dedication to exercise are an inspiration! Wishing all the best for you, Theresa

Amy, I was just checking in to say a quick hello. I was wondering how you are doing? I have finished cardio rehab and am now exercising on my own. Are you still pushing yourself...you have such a great exercise routine....how is the golf? Well if you have a moment to update, I would love hearing from you. Take Care, Theresa C.

Hi Amy Thinking of some of the dear people who I followed on the HVJ and hope you are doing well. i assume your heart rate is down. Are you still on the Coreg? My heart rate was very high post op and my cardiologist kept doubling my medication (metroproproal) till we got to a dose that worked. Am in rehab and doing well, am hoping at my 6 month check up (Sept)I will be able to get to a decreased dose. Anyway, just stopping by to say hope you are doing well and enjoying life. I hope Kimberly\'s recovery improves, she certainly is having a difficult time. Fran

Hey Amy, As you know, Kimberly is also at the East Carolina Heart Institute, and I just wanted to let you know that Sandra is one of her care givers and that she remembers you and your husband. We were talking about the HJV and she remembered a patient and her husband who were here that was also using the same website. Anyway, just wanted to let you know that you were remembered. Take care David and Kimberly

Amy, Glad to hear back from you. That is good news that your heart rate is coming down...mine is down some since I first came home, but I have been on medication the whole time. My cardiologist said he would eventually like to get me off all medications...that would be great. I do enjoy cardio rehab and am going three days a week. Because I had the fast heart rate, I liked the fact they take your blood pressure and keep track of your heart rate throughout the workout period. You are doing great with your exercising and raising your heart rate. I hope to continue on my own after my scheduled sessions are completed. Enjoy your visit with your son! It would be great to stay in touch. Theresa

Amy, I was just wondering how you were doing since you started on your medication. Is your heart rate lower and when will you have another echocardiogram? It is amazing that there are so many new members on this site, and that almost three months have gone by since my surgery. I hope all is going well for you...I can not believe how much better I feel. Take Care, Theresa Callanan

Amy: John and I are so glad that things are going well for you since your surgery. We keep you in our prayers. All of love and best wishes, Judy and John Stout