Debbie's Guestbook

Debbie Kelly  Happy Mother's Day, Debbie, I hope you are enjoying your day with your kids and grandchildren. I feel great and feel very blessed to feel so good. Thank you for asking. How are you?

The rain has been crazy. But, look, at today. It's gorgeous!
I was in Oklahoma during the worst last week.
Please keep in touch! I would love to see more pics of your family and you. God Bless!

Debbie Kelly  Don, your heart has an electrical system, and at times, it goes on the blink. I can't give you the best description because I'm not an expert. The pacemaker is having to help your heart beat at a normal rate. I have read your posts and sympathize with all of the issues you have had. My dad suffered with depression, as well, because of his many heart related problems. Please think of your family, knowing how much they love and care for you. I would beg my dad to never give up, and I can honestly, say he never did.
Hang in there, lean on your heart warrior family, and cry out to us whenever you want.
Thank you for your thoughtfulness regarding my cousin's husband. He is going to have to be transported to another hospital so that someone can determine what caused his heart attack.
God bless you.

Debbie Kelly  Don, your heart has an electrical system, and at times, it goes on the blink. I can't give you the best description because I'm not an expert. The pacemaker is having to help your heart beat at a normal rate. I have read your posts and sympathize with all of the issues you have had. My dad suffered with depression, as well, because of his many heart related problems. Please think of your family, knowing how much they love and care for you. I would beg my dad to never give up, and I can honestly, say he never did.
Hang in there, lean on your heart warrior family, and cry out to us whenever you want.
Thank you for your thoughtfulness regarding my cousin's husband. He is going to have to be transported to another hospital so that someone can determine what caused his heart attack.
God bless you.

Debbie Kelly  Hi Chris, it's great hearing from you! I wasn't told, but I read, in my report, that I had a complete heart block after the valve was implanted. Thank God, I did not know, at the time! Two days after surgery, I no longer needed the temporary pacemaker. I am very thankful to God and to my heart warriors for the love and support.
I hope all is great with you and your family. When is your next cardio appointment?
Take care!

Debbie Kelly  Hi Chris, it's great hearing from you! I wasn't told, but I read, in my report, that I had a complete heart block after the valve was implanted. Thank God, I did not know, at the time! Two days after surgery, I no longer needed the temporary pacemaker. I am very thankful to God and to my heart warriors for the love and support.
I hope all is great with you and your family. When is your next cardio appointment?
Take care!

Debbie Kelly  Hi Chris, it's great hearing from you! I wasn't told, but I read, in my report, that I had a complete heart block after the valve was implanted. Thank God, I did not know, at the time! Two days after surgery, I no longer needed the temporary pacemaker. I am very thankful to God and to my heart warriors for the love and support.
I hope all is great with you and your family. When is your next cardio appointment?
Take care!

Chris Purvis  That’s great news Debbie!! I had a total block 10 years ago when I was 32 and they wanted to put in a pacemaker but it ended up fixing itself. My next cardio is August of this year...get a little anxious about those but that’s normal I guess.

Debbie Kelly  Of course, it’s normal to be nervous. I am so glad you never had to have a pacemaker. I was very concerned when they told me I had to stay an additional day because mine had not fixed itself. Needless to say, I was super excited when I was told all was great.

Debbie Kelly  Hi Debbie! I had my TAVR procedure yesterday, and everything went well. I don’t understand all of the medical language, but they are monitoring my electrical system and would have released me today but my numbers were too high. I am praying I won’t have to have a pacemaker. I read that it takes a few days to stabilize, so hopefully, that will happen or has already.
Thank you so much for asking. I am feeling really well!
Talk to you soon, my friend! I hope all is great with you and your family.

Debbie Moriarty  Oh yay!!! So glad to hear you are good!!! How do you FEEL?? Like physically and mentally!!
If they are talking about post surgical AFib, it’s pretty common. I am still in meds for tachycardia even though they did a maze procedure to fix my arrhythmia!! I should only have to take it for a couple more months!!
I’m so happy you’re all done and are now on the good side!!! Praise God!!! 🙏🏼

Debbie Kelly  Hi Debbie, I came home on Friday. Thee reason I was kept an extra day was because I could not be released unless the temporary pacemaker was recording zero usage. I got the good news Friday morning. It was not fun having that pacemaker removed. Maybe I am a big baby :(
I am feeling great! Thank you so much for asking!!!!

Debbie Kelly  Hi Debbie, I came home on Friday. Thee reason I was kept an extra day was because I could not be released unless the temporary pacemaker was recording zero usage. I got the good news Friday morning. It was not fun having that pacemaker removed. Maybe I am a big baby :(
I am feeling great! Thank you so much for asking!!!!

Debbie Moriarty  So did you love the procedure you chose? How is the recovery? Are you all set at home? Remember I can drive now if you need anything!!! 😊

Debbie Kelly  Thank you, my Warrior family. I was admitted today. It’s been a busy afternoon, with testing and visitors. I am first in the list so should be done by noon. Will finally be on the other side!

Debbie Kelly  Hi Renee, how exciting that you and I live close!!!! Dr. Bree is an excellent doctor, from what I have been told. I chose Dr.John Isacc, after going onto the Nextdoor app and a R.N. from Willowbrook Hosital recommended him. Dr. Bree was on the list of names that who was highly recommended.
At my first appointment, I did not realize that there was a clinical trial program being performed at Methodist Med Center for low-risk patients for TAVR. Needless to say, I was very excited to be accepted.. The downside to TAVR is because the procedure has only been done for six or seven years, I cannot be given an estimate of how long the device will work. And, in my case, I will be receiving one of the newest on the market.
You can follow me on this website, and then we can exchange phone numbers/e-mail addresses. I do not know how to go into your profile so that I can follow you. I would love to hear more about your story.
BTW- everyone at the Valve clinic and at Methodist have been so supportive and ready to answer my multitude of questions. I have been assigned Dr. Readon and Dr. Barker.
I wish you the very best for you. Have you been classified as severe, yet?
Thank you for your well wishes. I look forward to talking to you more!