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3491 days ago

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Ernie Keen posted a note for Deb that says:

Deb Ziegs!!!! Glad to see you checking in on the other Deb. :)

Debbie cross Hi guys! I think I am doing well.Just got to step down room! MCCarthy and company did an excellent jo ... Read more

Debbie cross Hi guys! I think I am doing well.Just got to step down room! MCCarthy and company did an excellent job!

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3605 days ago

DVB posted a note for Deb that says:

Hi Deb. I just read a guestbook entry of yours where you say: "I was downhill skiing at 12,000 ft above sea level with no problems at 16 weeks". To which ...Read more

Hi Deb. I just read a guestbook entry of yours where you say: "I was downhill skiing at 12,000 ft above sea level with no problems at 16 weeks". To which I say: MONSTROUS! These bodies we have are such awesome gifts.

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3716 days ago

Steve and Aida posted a note for Deb that says:

Hi Deb! How are you? I can't believe I had just had my one year anniversary. I have to say, 2013 was very hard year. Although I did not have any major complicatons, ...Read more

Hi Deb! How are you? I can't believe I had just had my one year anniversary. I have to say, 2013 was very hard year. Although I did not have any major complicatons, I still struggle with fatigue on most days and lightheadedness which my doctors cannot pinpoint as the cause. Would like to know how you are doing!

Deb Ziegler Hi Steve,
Congratulations on your one year anniversary, but I'm sorry to hear you still aren't feelin ... Read more

Deb Ziegler Hi Steve,
Congratulations on your one year anniversary, but I'm sorry to hear you still aren't feeling well. It took me more than a year to get there, but I am happy to say that I do feel good now. Taking the beta blocker (bisoprol) made a huge difference for me, and as time goes by, I seem to feel better all the time. I was having a lot of trouble at altitude even on the bisoprol, but my last trip to the mountains over Christmas went great.......I felt good for the first time since surgery. I have no idea why, because I didn't do anything different, but maybe it just takes that long for your body to adjust to your heart being repaired. Like you, I was fatigued and occasionally light headed for a good year after surgery. I am now almost two and a half years out, and I feel healed. I still have an occasional off day (especially if I have some alcohol), but for the most part, I feel great. I went back to Cleveland last October for my two year anniversary check up, and I got a great report and don't need to go back for another two years. Don't give up trying to feel better.....I think it is just a long, slow process that takes more time than we would like. Hang in there and be patient!
Deb

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3811 days ago

Dan and Mary Sinclair posted a note for Deb that says:

Deb, Went to L'Albatros for dinner last night, Thanks for the tip, it was fantastic. I had to skip the bar next store that would have been to much of a temptation ...Read more

Deb, Went to L'Albatros for dinner last night, Thanks for the tip, it was fantastic. I had to skip the bar next store that would have been to much of a temptation for me to handle but the dinner was OMG good. It was restaurant week here in Cleveland and they had a great four course dinner for $33.00 which was very reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. Met Dr. G. yesterday, you are right about him, he is great. Cath today, Surgery tomorrow. Take Care!

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3953 days ago

Shelly and Tom posted a note for Deb that says:

Deb, We set the date for Toms surgery at C.C. with Dr. Gillinov for Aug. 12th. I found your journal to be very helpful. If you dont mind I would like to speak ...Read more

Deb, We set the date for Toms surgery at C.C. with Dr. Gillinov for Aug. 12th. I found your journal to be very helpful. If you dont mind I would like to speak to you at sometime before the surgery, as I have a few questions concerning hotel accommodations and restuarants.

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3960 days ago

Debbie Cross posted a note for Deb that says:

Deb,I know it\'s Fathers day but I just read the post your daughter wrote you a few months ago.Beautifully said! Your insight and kind words have been an inspiration ...Read more

Deb,I know it\'s Fathers day but I just read the post your daughter wrote you a few months ago.Beautifully said! Your insight and kind words have been an inspiration to me. I have a very silly question.I wear gel nail polish(it stays on whether I am gardening,or cooking).Will they let me have it on?(it requires special stuff to remove) Also having read 411,Adam\'s book,and many journals,I get mixed signals about pain management.I mean the Dr.says they really stay on top of it,but most people\'s journal entries do not sound that way.Any advice on dealing with this?

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3977 days ago

Michelle W posted a note for Deb that says:

Hi Deb, Thanks for responding so quickly to me regarding the Amioradorone. I\'m also concerned about the Prevastin. My Pharmacist told me it could cause severe ...Read more

Hi Deb, Thanks for responding so quickly to me regarding the Amioradorone. I\'m also concerned about the Prevastin. My Pharmacist told me it could cause severe muscle pain. I hadn\'t really noticed anything until Wednesday when my shoulder began to really hurt. At the time I attributed to moving a bag of potting soil and plants. My sternum didn\'t hurt afterwards but my shoulder is killing me so now I\'m wondering if it is due to he Prevastin. Hopefully all of the medication will be removed in a few weeks. I guess this site changed again because I couldn\'t respond to your message from guestbook like I used to. Anyway, to answer your question, I am very glad to have the surgery behind me. Take care!

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3977 days ago

Michelle Wanke posted a note for Deb that says:

Hi Deb, I was reading the message you left for Sherry Bradford and you mentioned that the medication Amirodarone could be causing many of her symptoms. I am ...Read more

Hi Deb, I was reading the message you left for Sherry Bradford and you mentioned that the medication Amirodarone could be causing many of her symptoms. I am having many of the same symptoms as Sherry and was put on Amirodarone to prevent A-fib after my surgery in mid-March. I didn\'t realize it had those side effects. I am also taking Prevastin and Metropolol. I will be seeing my Cardiologist in two weeks so I am hopeful he will take me off all of those medications. Thank you for your info and hope you are doing well.

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4014 days ago

Mom, I just found the notice in my junk mail that you updated your journal. I love what you wrote. It\'s so genuine and real and your positive attitude and ...Read more

Mom, I just found the notice in my junk mail that you updated your journal. I love what you wrote. It\'s so genuine and real and your positive attitude and outlook on this experience is inspiring. It\'s inspiring even though I\'m not getting heart surgery! It makes me smile so much and so happy to know you are sharing your experience with strangers and supporting people who need it. Keep it up. I know it meant the world to you over the last couple of years. I\'m proud of you for being persistent throughout this entire process because i know it\'s been a roller coaster at times. I love you so much and feel blessed every day that you are in good health after such an intense experience. Love, Josie

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4036 days ago

Deb, My daughter set up a journal for me as I am finding this site very helpful. My husband and I read Adams book , lots of valuable information. We are looking ...Read more

Deb, My daughter set up a journal for me as I am finding this site very helpful. My husband and I read Adams book , lots of valuable information. We are looking at C.C. will see cardiologist for a repeat echo in May and will precede from there. Please pray for my husband as he has three valves involved. Happy Easter Shelly Poluka

Deb Ziegler Hi Shelly,

Good for you starting a journal! I think it will be so much more helpful than just going ... Read more

Deb Ziegler Hi Shelly,

Good for you starting a journal! I think it will be so much more helpful than just going through me. I will pray for you both in the months ahead. Godspeed and good luck!
Deb