Autumn's Guestbook

Thinking of you Autumn as you have your surgery. I follow you the next day, I don't know about you, but I am ready to do this! I look forward to hearing from you in the next couple weeks as to how things are going. Best to you, sending my prayers.

Hi Autumn. I had mitral valve repair and tricuspid repair and a maze procedure in August. I'm doing pretty well although sometimes get soreness and still tire a little by day's end. My heart is so quiet now it's amazing. Soon you'll be on the other side. Best of luck on your surgery!

Hi Autumn, good luck with your surgery! You'll be on the road to recovery very soon! I had my mini mitral valve repair surgery four months ago & I'm doing great. My surgery was successful & yours will be too! Take care. Liz

Hi Autumn, I had both mitral and tricuspid valves repaired nearly a year ago (Apr 9th) and I can't tell you how much I fretted and obsessed over the whole surgery thing! It seemed to become a life-style for me, thrashing around, trying to find an answer, an alternative.. But I am here to tell you, you will be all right! This wonderful community will help you through the needle, and we are all praying and rooting for you! Soon, you'll be sending another heart-sister a guestbook message about your positive results! Go Autumn!

Hi Autumn, Thanks for the note. I first saw Dr. Nagajothi at mercy. I was referred to him by my family doc after my echo showed the faulty valve. He did a TEE and a heart cath and said I should have surgery soon. From there I told him we wanted the clinic's opinion. They wanted to observe for a few months so that's where I am at. I know people travel from so far away to go to the clinic I feel like I'm lucky to be so close. I know insurance plays a part there for you so I'm sure aultman is a fine place to start. Good luck.

Autumn- Sometimes the people closest to us don't know how to approach a perceived threat to their world especially the people they love most in this life and the fact that we have the threat of some kind of surgery to mend our hearts hanging out there and the comfort of a routine has been disrupted putting them in a place where they want to help us but have no idea what it is we go through as this journey expands into "world of gathering information while we wait for tests and surgery dates. We have wandered off to a bunch of Heart Brothers and Sisters for support and information that does require wading in and meeting online for the very support intended by the site so that we most importantly(I feel) Keep the feeling within our hearts and souls that we are not alone but with a group of people all around the world who will support us through and after our journey in most cases for months or years. You are not wrong to feel the discomfort of someone questioning your time online but kindly remind him of all the positive things that go with being able to pull aside all of the curtains to know what is behind them and the things that are in your future and who will be the best people to provide you the best care. I have been working out in the sun and just came in to sit down and get a cold glass of water so I hope I haven't wandered off the path but wanted you to feel someone wants your husband to understand your needs as this progresses towards your surgery. I think things will become clearer to their importance as he understands the direction you are heading while becoming more informed himself. Hope so. Keep the Faith and take care.

Hello Autumn- I read your "story" and I want to tell you that one of the things you are experiencing "STRESS" as you begin your Heart Journey can be behind a lot of things that pop up once you begin to find your direction and what is really happening to your heart. It Is also hard for our partners/spouses/those closest to us to get a handle on things that they also don't know anything about or know how to help us mentally with as we wade into the place from diagnosis, testing and information we find from other people or from getting on the various websites. Take your time and I have one piece of advice and that is that try your best to realize that working on the stress this brings to your life will benefit your "coping" and help your heart deal with it as well. When frightened, nervous and working through the beginnings of learning what is happening with your heart you will hopefully be tested well, become comfortable with a heart cardiologist who will be a great source of not only information but in most cases comfort in determining how to move forward and the timing involved in getting your heart "fixed". You need to know that many, many of us have been where you are now and we here at our community will be here for you to help you get to where you need to be ready and healthy for what is in your future. So rest easy tonight and know you are not alone and that this is one of the best places around to get the support, understanding and comfort you will need. One day at a time Autumn and you will find yourself less and less overwhelmed and becoming more and more prepared and ready for your future with your mended heart if that is what needs be. Take care Heart Sister....Hope this helps a little as I am exhausted from chasing my 11 week old puppy around today! Night.

yes i am going to celebrate every year as a new birthday and sometimes i feel like i can not get my breath when laying flat but soon as i sit up it goes away so i sleep in a power recliner half up and half down in the middle and it helps alot

Hey Autumn! I'm sorry to hear about your extreme fatigue. I just had a recent experience with extreme fatigue that I ignored - didn't work out in my favor! Seeing you're in Canton, you could take advantage of Cleveland Clinic's same day appointment program. Just give them a call. I have you in my thoughts!

Hello Autumn- Just read your post and want to welcome you to our(now your) community of Heart Brothers and Heart Sisters whose information and support will be a great help to you as you begin your heart Journey. You are going to find some very special people here who will be able to relate to what you are going through emotionally as you find out the needs of your heart and what all of this means to you. Welcome, Heart Sister and know this is a place where you find you are not alone and if you need answers you will get them along with the best support and comfort you could possibly get! Take care and get ready to hear from others soon!