Anna's Heart Valve Journal

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Mary posted a note for Anna that says: Hi Anna, Just found your blog, and I just found out that my aortic valve needs help. I am a long time meditator. Wondering how you are doing now?

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ruth Penido posted a note for Anna that says: oi primoca...
que bom que voce esta melhorando...fico super feliz de saber que esse coracao lindo esta funcionado melhor que antes...
penso sempre em voce...
vamos marcar de nos falar no skype no dia 24....
te amo muito...
lolo tb manda bjs

Lynn Ennis posted a note for Anna that says: Sounds super lovely Anna! Happy for you!

Susan Smith, trader Joes is the best posted a note for Anna that says: Anna , what a nice way to spend time with a friend . Sounds like you are on track . So glad the heart is behaving. Keep on keeping on.

Jim Jones posted a note for Anna that says: Congratulations, normal rhythm Anna. I am delighted for you. The Getty museum sounds like the perfect medicine! Heal well, Anna.

Heather Park posted a note for Anna that says: Hi Anna

It is funny, but although a number of patients on this site had warned readers about the neck and shoulder pain, nothing really prepares you for it. I was lucky - a remedial masseur friend of mine came to hospital and they let him work on me from early.

I also found the Young Living PanAway and Deep Relief essential oil roll on fantastic.

I am going to look up your suggestion about the Bemer though - I wonder if they have it in Australia.

Heather

michelle mclafferty posted a note for Anna that says: Anna, you continue to inspire me and I feel so lucky to know you!

Mike Ziegenhagen AVR 12-15-12 posted a note for Anna that says: Hi Anna,

I had a similar experience after my AVR surgery, I was in afib in spite of the striations they made on my heart to prevent it.

One month after surgery they gave me a cardio version as an out patient procedure. That shocked me back into normal rhythm and I've been in regular rhythm ever since.

The doctors told me that a certain percentage of patients have this problem. Welcome to the certain percentage. :-)

Your heart may go back into regular rhythm on its own, but if you need a cardio version, don't worry about it. It is pretty routine.

Hope each day of healing brings you strength and joy.

Sylu posted a note for Anna that says: Ana maybe ask why the other blood thinners you are taking have been disregarded...

Sylu posted a note for Anna that says: Ana, querida, que bom saber que voce esta se sentindo melhor, tenho rezado por voce e por sua recuperacao para que continue sendo tranquila.

Jim Jones posted a note for Anna that says: Anna
It is wonderful to hear from you. Keep up your healing. I guess we are the two mitral Valve surgeries on 11/5- one on each coast. Who would have thought! Anna, all the best.

Martha posted a note for Anna that says: Oi Anna.
Que bom ter noticias !!!
Que ver que já é vc no teclado !!!!
Certamente o corpo ainda tem que se adaptar a essa novidade,mas certamente isso vai acontecer.
bj
Se cuida

Heather Park posted a note for Anna that says: Hi

Great to hear you are going well. I have had atrial flutter, with atrial fibrillation a number of times over the last year. The electric shock was not done under general anesthetic, but a pretty strong sedative - I certainly don't remember it.

I too was very disappointed after my mitral valve replacement and maze procedure when the heart rhythm just wouldn't settle down. I ended up going back to emergency a few times it was so bad, and I was on beta blockers already. Patience is the key though - it does find its normal rhythm and I hope yours does very soon.

MARTHA posted a note for Anna that says: OI ALEX.
ESPERO QUE ESTEJA TUDO BEM COM A ANNA.
QUANDO TIVER UM TEMPINHO, MANDA NOTICIAS.
BJ

Susan Smith, a sister traveler posted a note for Anna that says: Alex, thanks for keeping everyone up to date on dear Anna. Keep her walking and as her anemia disappears her energy level will increase. She is an overcomer and she will overcome this too. Anna, I still can not speak Spanish, but in English. Keep pushing through you are the victor.

ruth Penido posted a note for Anna that says: oi prima querida...
pensei tanto em voce nos ultimos dias..que bom que voce ja operou e que agora tem um coracao novinho...
adorei a ideia do jornal....vou ficar de olho todos os dia...obrigada Alex pelos updates....
te adoro prima querida...
bjs
ruth

Eliana Penido Salles posted a note for Anna that says: Anna querida
Que bom vc já estar em casa. Agora tenha paciência, seja muito gentil com você mesma, não se apresse para nada que tudo virá no momento certo.
Vida nova e cheia de planos e alegrias.
um beijo
Eliana

Jim Jones posted a note for Anna that says: Ana
So so glad you are home. I thought of you last Tuesday as we headed in. Looks like you are progressing well? I received a 5 inch incision for my Barlow's repair. The repair took 2 hours. Degree of difficulty 8-9. It was a toughy. It will take time for me to heal. You will be a bit ahead of me I expect! Wonderful news.

Isabella Penido posted a note for Anna that says: Aunt Ana,

Sending good thoughts from Chicago. Get well soon. Love you.

Um beijão,
-Isabella

Martha posted a note for Anna that says: Oi, querida.
Que maravilha vc em casa.
Agora é ir com calma, dar tempo ao seu corpo. Escuta ele, que o próprio vai te mostrando o que pode e o que não pode.
Estou atenta ao seu Jornal e torcendo sempre.
bj no coração.
Martha

Sylu posted a note for Anna that says: Ana querida, estou super feliz com as noticias que Lina e Alex tem nos dado em relacao a sua cirurgia e rapida recuperacao, e assim sera mesmo, Se cuide e va devagar com toda paciencia possivel pra se recuperar bem,

Te amo,

Tom Huskisson posted a note for Anna that says: It's good to hear that Anna is progressing well. We will continue to keep her in our prayers and thank God for the excellent outcomes. God bless you Anna !

Susan Smith, a fellow traveler posted a note for Anna that says: Anna, you doing just fine. Rest will come. Keep walking and your strength will join you. Every step is a step forward. Wish I could speak Spanish, but atlas I am limited to English. Keep us all posted.

Vera serrado Stoffel posted a note for Anna that says: Oi Anna estou muito feliz com as noticias do Alex. Graças a Deus tudo está quase acabado e as dores foram embora. Que você melhore bem de pressa e vá logo para casa; hospital é um saco. Tio Hugo Guilherme e eu mandamos um beijo carinhoso e desejamos suas melhoras. Verinha

Rebecca S posted a note for Anna that says: What great news you are doing so well.
Are you having trouble with swelling? I was told that females who have mitral valve surgery tend to have more problems with swelling. Don't know why. I have been on and off Lasix 3 times now. This time I have lost 8 lbs in 2 1/2 days. I feel so much better now than on Monday.
Keep up the good work in recovery.

Pedro Penido posted a note for Anna that says: Anna,
descanse muito, respire, tenha serenidade e paz. Estamos aqui na torcida.
E, se precisar, take a strong, good and marvellous pain killer. And be happy.
Beijo,

Yara Valverde posted a note for Anna that says: Anna querida,
Estamos pedindo que todos os bons espíritos médicos possam estar ai com você ajudando na sua recuperação. Com muito amor, sua irmã Yara está aqui rezando por você:
Olhai, Senhor, para Anna
Não tardei em restituir-lhe a saúde do corpo e a boa disposição de espírito a fim de que, reintegrado na família e na sociedade, possa voltar a desempenhar as suas atividades normais e, cheio de alegria, possa manifestar a sua gratidão pela graça recebida de Vossa imensa bondade. Que assim seja!

Domi posted a note for Anna that says: Oi Anna querida filha.
Concordo e apoio integralmente o conselho do Mike. Já passei por esta experiencia e só consegui comover as enfermeiras a me aliviarem da dor insuportavel que estava sentindo depois de muita pressão. Elas são treinadas para enrolarem o paciente e muitas perdem a sensibilidade devido a pressão da profissão. Só vão lhe atender se for realmente insistente até mesmo ao ponto do exagero. Pelo menos é minha experiencia depois de 12 operações, 3 delas com dor excruciante depois que passou o efeito da anestesia.
Pai

JH Mattingly posted a note for Anna that says: The back pain stinks! Did not know to expect that but was told it is very common. I really concentrated on my posture and that seemed to help a lot. But it took a few weeks to go away completely.
Stay positive and work hard at your recovery. It gets better a little bit every day.
Stay strong!

Mike Ziegenhagen posted a note for Anna that says: Anna, may your recovery be swift, and each cycle of healing bring you farther forward. Someone told me to expect my recovery to go in cycles, and it was certainly true for me. Don't expect a straight line recovery. Your son said you are in pain and I wanted to share an excerpt with you from my heart journal.

"Insist on pain medicines on a regular schedule. You have to ask for each pain pill, unlike all the other medicines. My doctor prescribed a pain pill every 4 to 6 hours and I insisted on getting one every four hours. On this schedule, I experienced no pain at all, which helped me get the rest and exercise I needed to recover. It is hard to remember to ask every four hours, especially when you need to sleep as much as possible. An advocate, such as a loved one, is a big help. Do not let yourself get into pain and then have to try and control it. It is much easier to prevent a fire than put one out. You'll just lose precious sleep time while suffering needlessly. Do not let well meaning nurses tell you to try and stretch out the time between pills. That is appropriate later when you are tapering off of the medicine. Right now, you have a broken bone (your sternum) and pain is the enemy, not the pain pills. Get your doctor on your side before you go in and insist on your right to a pain free recovery."

Mike Z.
AVR 12-15-12

Susan Smith posted a note for Anna that says: Another miracle ! Wow. Keep up the good work. Gold star Anna.

Barb Brooks posted a note for Anna that says: Sounds like you're doing great! Have a speedy recovery!

Eliana Penido Salles posted a note for Anna that says: Anna querida
Estou super feliz em saber que você venceu brilhantemente essa parada e em breve estará em casa
Um beijo
Eliana

Dan Sinclair posted a note for Anna that says: Anna,

We are so happy to hear of your excellant progress. Thanks to Alex for keeping us informed, Anna has been on all of our minds today and we are sending positive thoughts!

Tom Huskisson posted a note for Anna that says: Fantastic and thank you Lord ! I will continue to keep Anna in my prayers.
God bless you Anna !

Kevin posted a note for Anna that says: Great news that everything went well! Best of luck with your recovery!!!

Joe posted a note for Anna that says: That is excellent news! One day in ICU and then about 3 or 4 in the step down unit.
Bravo her recovery has begun. Positive thoughts coming her way!

Susan Smith posted a note for Anna that says: Great news indeed! Praying for a continued good speedy recovery. God Bless

Patricia Salles posted a note for Anna that says: Oi Anna,

Fiquei sabendo so ontem a noite da sua cirurgia e hoje ja vi que foi tudo bem.Que otimo! Fico super feliz!!

Um grande beijo, prima..

Patricia

Domi posted a note for Anna that says: OI Anna, querida filha
Graças a Deus tudo correu bem e terminou com exito total. Conversei com o Alex varias vezes que finalmente me deu as boas noticias depois de ter conversado diretamente com o cirurgião. Disse que nunca mais você vai ter problemas de coração e que em 2/3 dias estará saindo do hospital. Um beijo e muito carinho. Pai

Domi posted a note for Anna that says: OI Anna, O Alex informou que possivelmente poderei falar com você hoje no final do dia. Então até la Beijos mil Pai

Pedro Penido posted a note for Anna that says: Great news, Alex. Beijo na Anna.
Pedro

Yara Valverde posted a note for Anna that says: Obrigado pelas noticias Sylu.
Estamos aqui no Rio rezando para que a Anna se recupere bem da cirurgia.
Por favor, se puder continue nos mantendo informados.
Beijos

Sylu posted a note for Anna that says: Ana, ta todo mundo com olho nesse site entao aproveito pra informar que voce esta no meio da sua cirugia, falei com a Lina sua amiga que disse que sairam da sala pra informar que a cirurgia estava indo bem. Ela me informou que depois da cirurgia voce ira direto pra recuperacao intensiva, e me dara noticias. estou atualizando o site com essa informacao as 830 da noite aqui na Florida, sejam 5 e 30 da tarde ai na California, a Lina tambem informou que nao era pra preocupar, pois a cirurgia comecou tarde, o que eu ja imaginava pois falei com voce as 12 30 da tarde e voce estava indo pro hospital, quer dizer 930 da manha, em LA, quer dizer, esperou bastante antes da cirurgia....

Eliana Penido Salles posted a note for Anna that says: Anna querida,
Soube hoje pela Mari da sua cirurgia. Estou rezando e torcendo muito para que tudo corra muito bem e você tenha ótima recuperação.
Um beijo muito carinhoso.
Que Deus lhe proteja.
Eliana

Lynn Ennis posted a note for Anna that says: Thinking of you Anna….all day….you sound lovely and relaxed so well done! It won't be long now…best,

Ernie A.S. posted a note for Anna that says: Good luck. You will do great. Have a (relatively) speedy recovery.

Pedro posted a note for Anna that says: everything will be ok
meditading and praying
bj