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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Artery Disease

Member Since: March 12, 2017

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Barbara Helen Dance got a guestbook from Roger Bideleux

8 years ago (July 3, 2017)

Hi Barbara, Many here will already be aware you are facing surgery in a few hours despite what your Journal says! Thinking of you and sending best wishes for a great outcome

Laura Jacobs

Thank you so much for the reminder Roger. I guess tomorrow is the day for you Barbara. We will be sending positive vibes, and good wishes for an easy surgery and smooth recovery. Stay strong, stay positive, and looking forward to seeing you posting again soon.

Barbara Helen Dance

Thank you so very much Roger and Laura. Yes! ; there were no cancellations or delays,, and I was scheduled for early afternoon. My daughter said I was quite hilarious as they brought me out of theatre, and were trying to suction my throat prior to the airway being cleared... Read more.

Roger Bideleux

Hello Barbara, I was so pleased to read your message, it sounds so positive. I am sorry you had to wait so long before getting home but I am sure it was better for you in the long run. I will always remember the first night out of theater being... Read more.

Laura Jacobs

Hi Barbara, congratulations on your homecoming. Sounds like the extra time in hospital will make your transition home a little easier. I hope you are doing well. Like Roger, I absolutely hated the breathing tube in my throat. That will be my number one fear for future surgeries as well... Read more.

Barbara Helen Dance

Thank you Laura, thank you for responding , my daughter also, was told to help hold me while they did suction, I was told that if I fought against it and instead went with it, it wouldn't be so bad. I also had irritable leg syndrome as I was coming... Read more.

Barbara Helen Dance

I would like to add, that as we are nursed on a one to one basis, he remained my 'nurse' until I left intensive care...... D'oh!! they moved me out to the step down unit on day 2 because I did so well......😞.(I wonder why??, maybe it was'nt Just the... Read more.

Laura Jacobs

You have a great sense of humor Barbara!!! I think you are going to laugh your way through this. It is so great to have the capacity to be so positive...good for you!!!!

Barbara Helen Dance got a guestbook from Jennifer McInerney

8 years ago (June 29, 2017)

Good luck with your upcoming surgery. Im heading out for a short holiday to celebrate Canadas 150th birthday (not all that impressive by English standards) but us colonials are always looking for an excuse to have a party. Take care and ill be keeping you in my prayers. Look forward... Read more.

Barbara Helen Dance

Hi Jennifer, Enjoy your Canadian 150'th,.....We Brits like to party too, and it sounds like you will be having good cause to celebrate..haha........ just wish I was joining you....instead of surgery.... big, BIG ,sigh!!!!. Thank you for keeping me in your prayers.......I look forward to seeing your photo's, and hearing... Read more.

Jennifer McInerney

Actually I'm originally from London and my family still lives in Abbotts Langley. I travel to England every few years to visit them. They do know how to party. I will provide some pictures though of our lake trip. Keep your sense of humor. I think it's one of the... Read more.

Barbara Helen Dance

Haha, !! I will bear your mothers advice in mind........ . You never know , one day our paths may cross..... but I will stay in touch, and will look forward to seeing your pictures. Monday is coming up verrrrrrryyyyyy quick...... too quick..... but when I have my surgery to... Read more.

Jennifer McInerney

I love that sense of humor (you were joking right?). I will definitely be thinking of you.

Barbara Helen Dance got a guestbook from Andrea Smith

9 years ago (March 13, 2017)

Hi Barb Let me know how you get on with the angiogram. I had that a few weeks ago, so I'm moving along in the process. Next step is a CT scan for me on the 20th March and then back to Glenfield on 4th May with surgery shortly after... Read more.

Barbara Helen Dance

Ok, thank you for that advice..... practicing sitting up without using my arms....... excuse me while I just go and try!!!, haha......... yes, I will let you know how my angiogram goes, . Hope all is going ok for you., looking forward to keeping in touch, warm wishes, Barb.xx