Just checked in to see how you are doing. Glad to see everything is going well. I guess if we want to eat lunch together it's a "field trip" for us? Take ...Read more
Just checked in to see how you are doing. Glad to see everything is going well. I guess if we want to eat lunch together it's a "field trip" for us? Take care-
Susan Smith, pre-op and waiting posted a note for Barbara that says:
Dear Barbara you are amazing and an inspiration for me. I am still waiting and seeing the cardio every 6 months, but feel that things about to change for me. ...Read more
Dear Barbara you are amazing and an inspiration for me. I am still waiting and seeing the cardio every 6 months, but feel that things about to change for me. Next week is echo and doctor week and the conversation has already been about surgery and AVR and more test. So I feel this time may be test time and then..... possibly surgery. I hope when my time comes that I will be able to do as well as you. Keep us all posted as you progress. God blessings to you and yours.
Hi Barbara, I have my first follow up same day as you, I have lots of questions for doctor. One of the meds has given me lots of discomfort so hoping that can ...Read more
Hi Barbara, I have my first follow up same day as you, I have lots of questions for doctor. One of the meds has given me lots of discomfort so hoping that can be fixed. My husband Joe will be going back to work after taking 3 weeks off to stay with me, I'm going to miss him so much, but I guess that's part of moving on. Best wishes
It's good to hear that you are progressing so well. We are on our way to Florida for a month and will return in April. We plan to stop and visit Ron & Dorothy ...Read more
It's good to hear that you are progressing so well. We are on our way to Florida for a month and will return in April. We plan to stop and visit Ron & Dorothy who have sold their home in Murphy, NC and have moved to Atlanta. Keep up the good work and have fun with the puzzles.
Barbara, I had surgery the same day as you, I know we're all different, but you seem to be progressing so much faster than me! I had the worst day I've had ...Read more
Barbara, I had surgery the same day as you, I know we're all different, but you seem to be progressing so much faster than me! I had the worst day I've had so far today! one of the meds is causing a lot of nausea. Was given a couple of anti nausea meds, so hope to be back on track soon.
Hi Barbara, I have been reading your journal and am so happy that you are doing well .I say a little prayer for you every night that you continue to progress. ...Read more
Hi Barbara, I have been reading your journal and am so happy that you are doing well .I say a little prayer for you every night that you continue to progress. thanks for sharing it means a lot to me . I will be ready when the time comes for my surgery thanks to your sharing your experience.
Fran Cross called yesterday and reminded me that your hip replacement surgery is scheduled for next Tuesday. What hospital? You will definitely be in my prayers. Keep focused on your heavenly Father's love and care and lean on those everlasting arms!
Barbara, Thank you for your response. I will keep what you say in mind as I get closer to the time to make a decision. I hope your recovery continues uneventfully. ...Read more
Barbara, Thank you for your response. I will keep what you say in mind as I get closer to the time to make a decision. I hope your recovery continues uneventfully.
Barbara, I've been following your journal for a while because I'm in your age group and also have a seriously stenosed aortic valve. I've been delaying surgery ...Read more
Barbara, I've been following your journal for a while because I'm in your age group and also have a seriously stenosed aortic valve. I've been delaying surgery for 18 months because I didn't have symptoms. Now I do have symptoms, so I have an appointment March 7th and I'm expecting to decide on action to correct the problem. What made you decide to go with the mechanical valve? How is it working for you?
I chose the mechanical valve mainly because I did not want to take a chance on having to have another surgery to replace a bovine or porcine valve that had become calcified and stenotic. It seems that the chief disadvantage of the mechanical valves is the need for anticoagulation to prevent clots forming on the valve hinges. I had been on Coumadin for Atrial fibrillation for several months before surgery and it has not been a problem. I am in good health apart from my cardiac problems and hope to be around for 20 plus years. My valve is a "Top Hat". Another thing that people complain of with the mechanical valves is being able to hear a clicking noise. I have a thin chest wall and thought that I might be able to hear mine click, but I can't hear a thing.
Be careful out there. The hospitals and doctors offices typically have masks that have elastic to fit over your ears. I got the stomach flu somewhere my third ...Read more
Be careful out there. The hospitals and doctors offices typically have masks that have elastic to fit over your ears. I got the stomach flu somewhere my third week home. Had to reschedule my follow up visit with the surgeon. Having the stomach flu was not fun. If you have p go out and be around groups, use a mask and use hand sanitizer after touching stuff in public.
Glad you are doing so good, Barb! As you know, you are very blessed to have had your sister here to help. I'm sure she will miss you too. The comfort level ...Read more
Glad you are doing so good, Barb! As you know, you are very blessed to have had your sister here to help. I'm sure she will miss you too. The comfort level for both of you is good..... Happy you had that in the beginning of your healing. It will be a good bonding time for you and your daughter-in-law. Be sure to ask for all the help you need!
Miss you at services... Take your time and saw we said, "listen" to the weather en you are ready to come back.
Love,
Be sure and stay away from those nasty little flu bugs that seem to appear from everywhere lately! Keep getting healthier and stronger. Love the cats but ...Read more
Be sure and stay away from those nasty little flu bugs that seem to appear from everywhere lately! Keep getting healthier and stronger. Love the cats but they can get a little rough with you, so be careful.
Hi Barbara, glad every day gets better. I'm blessed to be able to watch the services at our church through the internet. I too will miss when my husband goes ...Read more
Hi Barbara, glad every day gets better. I'm blessed to be able to watch the services at our church through the internet. I too will miss when my husband goes back to work he's been wonderful, although my kids will be in & out checking on me, it is great to have someone constantly with you.
Barbara, as another cat person I understand your concern about the bread making in the sternum area. I had a cat named "Chester". He earned his name by making ...Read more
Barbara, as another cat person I understand your concern about the bread making in the sternum area. I had a cat named "Chester". He earned his name by making bread on the chest. He is gone on to cat heaven and my current cat (Frances) likes to do the same, but is also a great lap cat. Glad to hear you are doing great. Keep up the good work.
I am from: Cincinnati, Ohio
