Hi Deborah,
Best of luck on your cardiac rehab program. You certainly sound busy - don\'t overdo
- Jim Smith
Deborah Arndt Thanks. Yes, that's the challenge. I'm getting better at both estimating what I can handle and know ... Read more
Deborah Arndt Thanks. Yes, that's the challenge. I'm getting better at both estimating what I can handle and knowing when to throw in the towel and sit down/lay down. I took it very easy yesterday because I really wanted to make it to church today. I did, and the rest of the day was pretty busy, but I made myself keep my pace slow and take frequent rests. Now I'm wide awake when I should be going to bed, but feeling really good.
Deborah,
I started doing the spirometer much more..at least 5 times an hour. My cough is gone as well as the post nasal drip. I\'m going to continue through ...Read more
Deborah,
I started doing the spirometer much more..at least 5 times an hour. My cough is gone as well as the post nasal drip. I\'m going to continue through the weekend.
Wish I was there to help you. You definitely need some help.
Jan Beale
Deborah Arndt That's encouraging to hear. I've been trying to use mine more and it does seem to help. I'm blowing ... Read more
Deborah Arndt That's encouraging to hear. I've been trying to use mine more and it does seem to help. I'm blowing about what I did pre-surgery. I haven't done it enough yesterday or today because I've been gone so much, but I think being more active has helped me breathe better, so maybe no harm done. I'm feeling up to doing more and my son is more responsive, so I think I'll be okay. My hubbie is home for 3 days and that helps too. I'm thrilled that my one best friend is back in town and the other is finally getting over her bad cold, so they can help me too.
Sounds like you are doing good under the circumstances. Glad you got a little extra help. Hope hubby returns soon that will help. Good Luck.
For the long haul ...Read more
Sounds like you are doing good under the circumstances. Glad you got a little extra help. Hope hubby returns soon that will help. Good Luck.
For the long haul
LInda H
Wow, You have alot to deal with and be in recovery also. I hope asking your son for things very directly will give you the assistance you need. Try not to ...Read more
Wow, You have alot to deal with and be in recovery also. I hope asking your son for things very directly will give you the assistance you need. Try not to over do it.
Your body will tell you what you are not ready for. I developed A-fib 3 weeks after my surgery. It was not a big deal, but I wasn\'t expecting it.
I wish you a smooth recovery.
Jane (surgery 12/5)
Sounds like your recovery is going well. Here\'s to a speedy and smooth recovery for you. Congratulations......walking, sitting and drinking broth, keep it ...Read more
Sounds like your recovery is going well. Here\'s to a speedy and smooth recovery for you. Congratulations......walking, sitting and drinking broth, keep it up!! Robert
I hear you are walking already.
OK kiddo, show us how its done!
-- DVB
Deborah Arndt According to my dr., I may be a "poster child" for how it's supposed to go. It still seems slow to m ... Read more
Deborah Arndt According to my dr., I may be a "poster child" for how it's supposed to go. It still seems slow to me, but I'm very grateful no complications have arisen.
Deborah, Congratulations on the great news on your surgery. I\'m sure it feels great to get those pieces of equipment disconnected. Take care
- Jim Smith
Congratulations Deborah! I am so thrilled for
You. Sorry about the back pain, I\'m seeing thats pretty common. Hang in there. We\'re all here for you. Stephanie ...Read more
Congratulations Deborah! I am so thrilled for
You. Sorry about the back pain, I\'m seeing thats pretty common. Hang in there. We\'re all here for you. Stephanie Cole
Deborah Arndt Thanks. It's actually kind of reassuring to know it's a fairly common by product. Having just had m ... Read more
Deborah Arndt Thanks. It's actually kind of reassuring to know it's a fairly common by product. Having just had major neck surgery about 7 months ago, I was worried.
Wow Deborah! You must be superwoman!! Glad to hear everything went well and you are ALREADY JOURNALING!!
So...you are fixed!!! YAY!!!
Keep up the great recovery! ...Read more
Wow Deborah! You must be superwoman!! Glad to hear everything went well and you are ALREADY JOURNALING!!
So...you are fixed!!! YAY!!!
Keep up the great recovery!
Linda Dixon
Deborah Arndt Thanks. It's slow, of course, but I look forward to the day I can do things without any chest pain o ... Read more
Deborah Arndt Thanks. It's slow, of course, but I look forward to the day I can do things without any chest pain or light headedness
Deborah, you will be in my thoughts and prayers Monday as you have your surgery and begin your recovery. I\'m glad you did not have to wait too long. Isn\'t ...Read more
Deborah, you will be in my thoughts and prayers Monday as you have your surgery and begin your recovery. I\'m glad you did not have to wait too long. Isn\'t it good to be so prepared with the knowledge provided by those who have gone before us? I will be leaving on Thursday to travel to Cleveland for my surgery next Tuesday, the 13th. You will probably already be home by then.
Take care and please keep us updated on your progress.
Linda Dixon
Deborah Arndt Thanks. Keep me posted too. I will try to get my husband to post updates here when I'm not able to. ... Read more
Deborah Arndt Thanks. Keep me posted too. I will try to get my husband to post updates here when I'm not able to. I look forward to cheering you on.
Hi Deborah, Welcome to HVJ site I think you will find what a blessing it is to connect with so many others have or are going through the same thing as you. ...Read more
Hi Deborah, Welcome to HVJ site I think you will find what a blessing it is to connect with so many others have or are going through the same thing as you. Helps us to not feel so alone. :) I pray that all will go well for you on Monday and glad you have not had to wait.
Cindy P.
Deborah Arndt Thanks. I am sure it will be a huge help. I am going to suggest my husband read some journals too s ... Read more
Deborah Arndt Thanks. I am sure it will be a huge help. I am going to suggest my husband read some journals too so he won't be surprised or disappointed if I have bad days and has a better idea what to expect of me when I go home.
Deborah,
My surgery is Monday also.
You are very lucky that you dont have to wait. It has been a long difficult wait for me. I had a blood clot which delayed ...Read more
Deborah,
My surgery is Monday also.
You are very lucky that you dont have to wait. It has been a long difficult wait for me. I had a blood clot which delayed my surgery for a couple of months.
I am sure we will be posting \"post op\" next week which will be magical words to me.
Good luck and take care.
Jan Beale
Hi Deborah, welcome ot HVJ. This site and the people on it are truly amazing. I found them to be a huge source of comfort and support. I encourage you to ...Read more
Hi Deborah, welcome ot HVJ. This site and the people on it are truly amazing. I found them to be a huge source of comfort and support. I encourage you to read some journals, it can be quite helpful. Also, keep posting, asking questions and putting it out there. You will be amazed at what you get back.
I wish you all the best,
-Mitch Friedman
Deborah Arndt Thanks. I took your advice. It does help.
Hi Deborah, Welcome to our family of HVJ. It is the best sight ever. I have meant so many new friends here, I just love them all. Im sure you will find it ...Read more
Hi Deborah, Welcome to our family of HVJ. It is the best sight ever. I have meant so many new friends here, I just love them all. Im sure you will find it as well. We are all here for you. It sounds like you are here. This sight will give you a lot of answers and info that will be valuable to you.
I was told 5 years ago, I had a heart murmur, and when we moved south thats when my life changed. Exactly on my 65th birthday I was told I had aortic stenosis. Meeting my cardio doctor it got more involved. It is aortic stenosis/regurgatation and thoriac anuersym. It is moderate right now so I am here for the long haul. Just wondering where my life is going and want to get better and back to my normal self. I think the worse of it for me is my Dad had an adonomal anuersym and my daughter had crucial aortic stenosis and I was there for both.
Remember we all are here for you. You take care and good luck to you. You have already been thru a lot. Talk to ya later.
For the long haul
Linda H
Deborah Arndt Thanks for the welcome. I have already been helped by reading other people's journals. It is wonder ... Read more
Deborah Arndt Thanks for the welcome. I have already been helped by reading other people's journals. It is wonderful to see honest accounts of what it feels like physically and emotionally. The doctors and nurses can only tell you what it looks like from their perspective, not what it feels like from the patients'. If I feel down, I'll know it's normal.
I also have severe aortic stenosis .8 Ao I believe. I live in Big Lake Mn. I have a consult setup Monday at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. I am also trying ...Read more
I also have severe aortic stenosis .8 Ao I believe. I live in Big Lake Mn. I have a consult setup Monday at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. I am also trying to get in at Mayo but an still waiting. I have thought about Abbott but have not heard many good things about even though there are rated high in heart surgery. I had open heart (Aortic repair) in 1977 in Fargo ND at the age of 13. I do not look forward to them cracking my chest again. Have they said anything about minimal surgery to you? I was told with a previous surgery I was not a canidate for the robotic precedure. If you would like to email me my address is tckangas@yahoo.com. Hope all goes well with you. Tim
Deborah Arndt Thanks for responding, Tim. I had neurosurgery last August at Abbot. I would have a very hard time ... Read more
Deborah Arndt Thanks for responding, Tim. I had neurosurgery last August at Abbot. I would have a very hard time going back there because of some serious mistakes that were made. Fortunately, no lasting harm was done. Most of it was a matter of record mixups and poor documentation, but it led to a week of hell for me and my family. My surgeon was excellent and most of the nursing staff was fabulous, but it would be my last choice for hospitals in the Twin Cities. I looked at ratigs on hospitals and think I remember that Mercy was rated highly. Mayo of course has a great reputation, but going to Rochester is difficult. My brother is doctoring there for stage 4 cancer and it puts an extra strain on him and the family to have the long drive to Rochester so often, plus the expense of driving, motels and meals. There are plenty of good hospitals here in the Cities. We haven't met any surgeons yet, but I'm hoping there may be less invasive options for me.
Hi Deborah...welcome to the \"club\" and welcome to the HVJ site. You have definitely come to the right place. Everyone here has either already gone through ...Read more
Hi Deborah...welcome to the \"club\" and welcome to the HVJ site. You have definitely come to the right place. Everyone here has either already gone through surgery or is in some stage of waiting. I am up March 13th, also severe/critical aortic stenosis and aneurysm.
It is a somewhat scarey place to be, but the guys and gals on this site have the absolute best and most reliable advice...they have actually lived it. As someone else said recently, we are here (on the site) because we want to be, not because we have to be. Each person is here to share their experience in hopes that it will make someone else\'s easier.
If you have questions or just want to \"talk\", but it out there, you will find friends crawling out of the woodwork, lol.
Keep us updated, let us know when you have a surgery date etc.
REALLY getting closer...Linda Dixon
Deborah Arndt Thanks. I know this will be a big help. I had really major neurosurgery last year for a very rare c ... Read more
Deborah Arndt Thanks. I know this will be a big help. I had really major neurosurgery last year for a very rare condition and I found a very few kindred souls online. That was a huge help to me mentally and emotionally. It's a little hard to take in that I'm headed for my second major operation in about 7 months, after going 40+ years since the last one (not heart related).
I am from: St. Paul, Minnesota
