Deena Z Itโs not easy. I bet you feel you can never do enough to figure out what is going on with Shadow. ... Read more
Deena Z Itโs not easy. I bet you feel you can never do enough to figure out what is going on with Shadow. Just said a prayer for Shadow. He is a warrior too.
Have done a ton of reading since your zinc deficiency post. I really appreciate it. We help more than heart patients. Its not so much a deficiency as it is ...Read more
Have done a ton of reading since your zinc deficiency post. I really appreciate it. We help more than heart patients. Its not so much a deficiency as it is processing it. His food and his daily vitamin have zinc. His food is salmon based as are his training treats. I also discovered that chiropractic might help so we are exploring that. Our groomer is a trained animal chiropractor. We go friday for a consult and grooming. Because he was outside and unattended for both episodes we have no knowledge of whether he ate something or what. His area is fenced in but squirrels, rabbits and birds can enter thru small openings. Its not a clean room. It could be canine epilepsy which there is no way to diagnose it other than a process of elimination. Plus, until it gets more frequent, it adds to the mystery. More frequent not being high on our list of wants. Again deena, thank you, you are great.
Deena Z My pleasure, I feel for you both. Also- thinking you probably don't use pesticides on grass, but th ... Read more
Deena Z My pleasure, I feel for you both. Also- thinking you probably don't use pesticides on grass, but that can also be a cause. Toxins in general. โค๏ธ
Richard Munson Correct. At this point its a mystery. In many cases they point to epilepsy as a last resort as there ... Read more
Richard Munson Correct. At this point its a mystery. In many cases they point to epilepsy as a last resort as there is no test for it. Process of elimination. We will try a few of the easier things like watching him like a hawk while outside, stopping his flea and tick pill, and consulting with a dog chiropractor to check his alignment. He eats the finest and gets plenty of zinc so we are for now not yet going into panic mode. Unless it occurs more frequently. As siberian huskies are one of the epilepsy breeds its always possible. Our previous 6 sled dogs never had it nor any of our daughters either but maybe the odds are against us. All dog breeds have their more common traits. One reason why mixed breed dogs tend to be healthier i am told. Thank you again for your insight. Truly an adams angel of the first degree.
I never knew that trees and plants speak to each other. So the scream i heard from those daffodils after shadow lifted his leg today was not my imagination. ...Read more
I never knew that trees and plants speak to each other. So the scream i heard from those daffodils after shadow lifted his leg today was not my imagination.
Fidel Martรญnez Ruiz Yes I see the daffodils looking to the other side like escaping from Shadow.
Richard Munson You would think they might welcome the drink. Rodney dangerfield, no respect.
Deena Z You both are too much, in a good way. Here you go: Plants release chemicals into the air or soi ... Read more
Deena Z You both are too much, in a good way. Here you go: Plants release chemicals into the air or soil to send messages. For example, if a daffodil is under attack by pests, it might release certain chemicals that warn nearby plants to boost their own defenses.
Richard Munson I also release a chemical into the air when i feel threatened by pasts. It may be age related however ... Read more
Richard Munson I also release a chemical into the air when i feel threatened by pasts. It may be age related however.
Deena, stop shoveling snow for starters. Thats a very young persons chore. Hope you can get your unraveling repaired easily. I have been unraveling for years. ...Read more
Deena, stop shoveling snow for starters. Thats a very young persons chore. Hope you can get your unraveling repaired easily. I have been unraveling for years. A special prayer for you today from richard, nancy and shadow. Shadows prayers are really worth a lot.
Deena Z oh my gosh, Shadow too. That's the best. And Nancy doesn't even know me. You're the best. Thank-y ... Read more
Deena Z oh my gosh, Shadow too. That's the best. And Nancy doesn't even know me. You're the best. Thank-you, Richard. Well, yeah, I thought the shoveling would be some good exercise, but not, huh.
Richard Munson I know that shoveling over 50 is a no no, ESPECIALLY, a heart warrior. That being said, i know you lo ... Read more
Richard Munson I know that shoveling over 50 is a no no, ESPECIALLY, a heart warrior. That being said, i know you look well under 50 but still, as i say to shadow when he acts up. โ knock it offโ. We bought our mid 50โs son a snow blower for xmas.
Deena Z Oh, yes, I am way under 50 at the age of 67. I didn't realize snow shoveling was a no-no for the ov... Read more
Deena Z Oh, yes, I am way under 50 at the age of 67. I didn't realize snow shoveling was a no-no for the over 50 crowd, if you feel fit. It was just our porch and walkway, but I looked it up and you are spot-on. Thanks for advising; save a life.
And... Nice present for your son. He must have been thrilled!! Or perhaps put a harness on Shadow and let him move a plow, would he enjoy it??
Richard Munson Couch potato husky. We did enjoy a nice walk today in 40 plus degree temps. Melting the snow. But he ... Read more
Richard Munson Couch potato husky. We did enjoy a nice walk today in 40 plus degree temps. Melting the snow. But he managed to power thru a few sidewalk drifts along the way.
J Alexander Lassally Hey D - do you think they will need to do something with it, or leave it alone?
Kimberly Eisenhut Yes, Deena, shoveling snow is just a no no. Do almost anything else please. An old friend of my famil ... Read more
Kimberly Eisenhut Yes, Deena, shoveling snow is just a no no. Do almost anything else please. An old friend of my familys husband had a massive heart attack with no warning at 39 years old shoveling heavy snow. Was in construction, great shape and otherwise healthy. She had 3 girls under the age of 5 at the time. Just not worth it. She was left with raising 3 children on her own and ws from Germany and hardly spoke any English to boot. Not an easy time for sure. She is doing well now and girls are all grown, but I would not wish that on anyone. I used to be very stubborn about it too and did it anyway often, but a few years ago I had pretty bad pain afterwards and felt like i couldnt breathe. I stopped after that.
Deena Z J- will provide an update on what Mt Sinai says. Kimberly- thatโs really sad at any age let alo ... Read more
Deena Z J- will provide an update on what Mt Sinai says. Kimberly- thatโs really sad at any age let alone 39. Thx for the share Does make me wonder that some of the surgeons state lifting very heavy weights or pushing cardio full max is ok after a full recovery from OHS surgery.
Kimberly Eisenhut It is odd that it always seems to be when people shovel heavy snow, not sure what it is about heavy s ... Read more
Kimberly Eisenhut It is odd that it always seems to be when people shovel heavy snow, not sure what it is about heavy snow that is different than lifting .
Dear Deena , I hope that you are okay and that it is just something that will settle down and heal on it โs own . Hopefully the wire will have stayed in... Read more
Dear Deena , I hope that you are okay and that it is just something that will settle down and heal on it โs own . Hopefully the wire will have stayed in place . Take care
My dear hvs godchild, how are you doing? Thank you for always sending good wishes. Have you gotten some of that cold weather? Stay warm and continue to be as ...Read more
My dear hvs godchild, how are you doing? Thank you for always sending good wishes. Have you gotten some of that cold weather? Stay warm and continue to be as kind as always. Love โค๏ธ and prayers ๐
Deena Z Hi there Ana, my HVS godmom!ย Oh, yes, it was really cold for several weeks and we had 12 inches o... Read more
Deena Z Hi there Ana, my HVS godmom! Oh, yes, it was really cold for several weeks and we had 12 inches of snow. (Not fun.) It's now in the 50s today and making a dent in melting the ice. Your weather in CA right now must be terrific. And you are not near the fires, I believe, so that's good too. Godspeed. Stay well too.
I can only say this about sled dogs and including shadow we have had 6. 4 huskies and 2 malamutes. All had predatory instincts regards small animals. Yukon ...Read more
I can only say this about sled dogs and including shadow we have had 6. 4 huskies and 2 malamutes. All had predatory instincts regards small animals. Yukon used to catch birds in mid flight. Cassie, my heart surgery girl, as much as i loved her had a string of incidents including a woodchuck that got into her pen , we were not home but it must have been ugly requiring snout stitches on her but her favorite was rabbits. The mystery was why they kept going in her pen. One would think the word would be out in the rabbit facebook page that certain death awaits in this enclosure. Of course she always got worms after so another vet bill. The vet used to say laughingly, oh oh, cassie ate another rabbit.
Funny you bring up the couch for teething. Our kitchen table legs have shadows imprint in many places. All of our wonderful dogs left their marks over the years. ...Read more
Funny you bring up the couch for teething. Our kitchen table legs have shadows imprint in many places. All of our wonderful dogs left their marks over the years. Maybe yukon our alaskan malamute way back when may have taken the trophy when he wanted in while we were out and ate through the kitchen wall. When we returned, there he was inside wagging his tail wanting to know why we were upset. That one was expensive.
Deena Z Unbelievable. How can any dog eat through a wall!! Hope it wasnt in the winter.
Richard Munson It was in january and it was a hole you can only dream about. He weighed in at 130 so picture size of ... Read more
Richard Munson It was in january and it was a hole you can only dream about. He weighed in at 130 so picture size of hole. He ate one stud in half. It was a 5 hour demolishing project. As it turned out, we had a carpenter convert the opening to a door in the spring but the rest of the winter it was a piece of plywood. Way way back we had a husky named nikita who tore the drapes off a window and converted it into bite sized bits. Just today i was eating a store bought blueberry muffin and the paper cup fell on the floor. It was inhaled in one piece so fast by sweet little shadow i never had a second to extract it. Into the mouth, over the gums, look out stomach hear it comes. We love them though.
Deena Z And a stud- woof. They need major chew toys.
Soโฆ my neighbor has three dogs, one is a hus ... Read more
Deena Z And a stud- woof. They need major chew toys.
Soโฆ my neighbor has three dogs, one is a husky. Husky killed mother and father squirrels in spring. Why, dunno. They adopted their baby squirrel to attempt amends. Baby stayed in their home for 5 months and then was released. Lives nearby now. Huskies- no dull moments .
You may be right about becoming a softie. Yesterday a poor little snake and today a struggling bumblebee in the cold. Changing my name to dr. Doolittle. ...Read more
You may be right about becoming a softie. Yesterday a poor little snake and today a struggling bumblebee in the cold. Changing my name to dr. Doolittle. He tried to sting me after saving his life. I get no respect.
Richard Munson Maybe dr. Doolittle not a good name. That was what i called my first cardiologist when he kept tellin ... Read more
Richard Munson Maybe dr. Doolittle not a good name. That was what i called my first cardiologist when he kept telling me my mitral valve was ok when it was not.
Susan Lynn I think the bee tried to sting you because you're sooooo sweet, Richard!
If my cardiologist tells me i donโt need an echo to save money in january appointment he will be sent to the showers with a donโt let the door slam ...Read more
If my cardiologist tells me i donโt need an echo to save money in january appointment he will be sent to the showers with a donโt let the door slam you in the butt message. Boy, do you need a new doctor heart valve sister. Even shadow thought that was a stupid idea.
Kimberly Eisenhut I'd want the peace of mind once a year. I do think it is probably an individual decision, but you'd t ... Read more
Kimberly Eisenhut I'd want the peace of mind once a year. I do think it is probably an individual decision, but you'd think they would say better safe than sorry.
Deena Z I know, Kimberly. Or at-least say every other year.
Ana Brusso Did I missed something? Deena is my hvs godchild. Please tell me. ๐โค๏ธ
Deena Z Hi HvS godmom, you didn't really miss anything. Thanks for watching over me:). I had just posted a s ... Read more
Deena Z Hi HvS godmom, you didn't really miss anything. Thanks for watching over me:). I had just posted a shout- out to all that it was fantastic HVS.com was the number one cardiac website again this year.
Ana Brusso Oh good to hear dear godchild. Be well. ๐โค๏ธ๐๐ค
I am sorry to hear about maxie. Parting with loved ones is an awful phase of life and i know how ugly it can be. Maxie was more than just a bird for you, he ...Read more
I am sorry to hear about maxie. Parting with loved ones is an awful phase of life and i know how ugly it can be. Maxie was more than just a bird for you, he was a link to your past. We had a chocolate cream cake for the birthday bash. The cream being vanilla pudding of course. It was amazing. I was given the ok to drive but with dark glasses so i may visit a local car show today with top up to minimize sun glare. Might try a brief shadow walk monday. No pulling allowed. Bending down also a no no as it puts pressure on your eyes. Nancy can be our pooper scooper. I am so far pleased with surgery results. I think you said your friend had the laser option. If it works, it was worth the out of pocket 2 grand.
Richard Munson Made a last minute decision to not go to car show and rest my eye instead. No sense pushing the envel ... Read more
Richard Munson Made a last minute decision to not go to car show and rest my eye instead. No sense pushing the envelope just cuz it feels better.
Deena Z You so got it. Maxie was a major link to my past. Yes, my friend did have the laser cataract surge ... Read more
Deena Z You so got it. Maxie was a major link to my past. Yes, my friend did have the laser cataract surgery and it cost (drum role, please) $12,000 out-of-pocket and then was told to bill his health insurance to receive reimbursement for the traditional surgery payment. (Went to a surgeon in an upscale area of Washington, DC obviously.) Not sure what he ended up getting back in $$. Cake with the vanilla pudding so much better than icing. My neighbor just made a chocolate cherry cake. The filling was rum-soaked cherries. Can't get that at most bakeries, of the few that still exist today. Have a relaxing Sunday and enjoy watching your better-half scoop-the-poop!
You need to try a pistachio martini. It was very tasty. Seafood restaurant. They have a huge martini menu. We had quite a gang over today and shadow got to ...Read more
You need to try a pistachio martini. It was very tasty. Seafood restaurant. They have a huge martini menu. We had quite a gang over today and shadow got to meet cousin luna. Both daughters, nancys sister and one grandson. Celebrated nancy 80 th birthday coming up in a couple of weeks. Both dogs got along fine. Got me thinking about your parrot and wondering how she or he is doing.
Deena Z Well, Richard, you were adventurous with your drink choice, which is admirable. I always say that no ... Read more
Deena Z Well, Richard, you were adventurous with your drink choice, which is admirable. I always say that no matter how old one gets there are always "good firsts" and always blessings. What was the cake for Nancy's birthday? I thought you liked coconut. As for my parrot, you have a good memory! She was my Mother's and was given to her by my eldest brother; both of whom passed away decades ago. Maxie was put to rest two years ago, broke my heart, but she was really suffering from a major stroke. I know you totally get that. She was my buddy for 21 years and about 90 years old in Maximillian Pionus parrot years. A good ride, but too short for me, of course.
Rose Madura Happy birthday to Nancy. The talk about a pistachio martini reminds me of Nancy's Pistachio Cake!
I canโt picture my sweet deena kicking the coke machine, which reminds me of a very funny coffee machine skit between tim conway and harvey korman on carol ...Read more
I canโt picture my sweet deena kicking the coke machine, which reminds me of a very funny coffee machine skit between tim conway and harvey korman on carol burnett show. If there are any folks who want some great laughs watch some u tube videos of tim making harvey laugh like the dentist scene, for one. Just donโt watch right after hvs or you may pop your zipper.
J Alexander Lassally Did someone say coke...?!! (Cocaine and heart surgery are quite the combination - maybe we could do ... Read more
J Alexander Lassally Did someone say coke...?!! (Cocaine and heart surgery are quite the combination - maybe we could do a Netflix mini series. ....) Just kidding.
Richard Munson Maybe a t shirt. I get high on heart surgery.
Rose Madura I loved the Carol Burnett show! Hilarious.๐
Sue Maize Me too RoseโI can start chuckling just thinking about the Scarlett and Rhett episode with her and H ... Read more
Sue Maize Me too RoseโI can start chuckling just thinking about the Scarlett and Rhett episode with her and Harvey Korman. ๐
Deena Z Oh, kicked it many times, lol. I didnt want to lose my ten cents for that coke!!!
I do remember the open hydrants in summer being a city boy. I saw a kids bathing suit get ripped off his body from the pressure. Of course in todays world someone ...Read more
I do remember the open hydrants in summer being a city boy. I saw a kids bathing suit get ripped off his body from the pressure. Of course in todays world someone would complain about wasting water. Take away all the fun.
Deena Z I hear ya. Havenโt seen kids playing in an open fire hydrant in many decades. Not even sprinklers ... Read more
Deena Z I hear ya. Havenโt seen kids playing in an open fire hydrant in many decades. Not even sprinklers.๐
Richard Munson They actually had a doo hicky they could attach to the hydrant to make it a sprinkler. We rode our bi ... Read more
Richard Munson They actually had a doo hicky they could attach to the hydrant to make it a sprinkler. We rode our bikes thru it and water would shoot into the air. We had baseball cards attached to the spokes on the tires to make exhaust sounds.
Ana Brusso I have seen the open hydrants when I lived in New York just a few years ago.
You are right about it being a part time job to be an advocate for your own health. It is easy to be brushed off and to just roll over and take it. I understand ...Read more
You are right about it being a part time job to be an advocate for your own health. It is easy to be brushed off and to just roll over and take it. I understand the concept, after all, they have a ton of patients. But i care about his most important patient, me. After getting all the rubber stamp questions so they can fill out the paperwork there never seems to be time to discuss why you are actually there. Donโt be looking at your watch on my visit. Knowing that requires a little extra push back during your face to face, and not hostility just taking a stand regarding your own health. I now also do it at the vets. Shadow needs me to be his advocate. Iโm up to it. Why a written list of questions is a good thing. Itโs the old adage, they put their pants on the same way you do. Not sure thats politically correct any more. Lol.
Rose Madura Richard, I can relate. My Richard went to his first cardiologist appointment last year and she asked ... Read more
Rose Madura Richard, I can relate. My Richard went to his first cardiologist appointment last year and she asked him what's been going on. He's a jokester and said, "Well, how much time do you have?" Her response was "15 minutes." ๐
Richard Munson Thats good. My pcp nurse once asked me what iโm up to these days. I said around 6-5.
Deena Z For sure, there is a fine line between being assertive and highly annoying. Humor must help a lot, ... Read more
Deena Z For sure, there is a fine line between being assertive and highly annoying. Humor must help a lot, so Richard is a pro there. These 15 minute appointments for a new problem are a bad idea whose time has come. I switch docs, when they take their stop watches out!
Richard Munson I Try to speed things along by saying 205 no change, 6-5 no change. Lets do blood pressure. Funny how ... Read more
Richard Munson I Try to speed things along by saying 205 no change, 6-5 no change. Lets do blood pressure. Funny how bp can change from taker to taker, from cuff to cuff. When you take it at home the directions say to rest for awhile beforehand. At doctors, you walk a mile to the exam room , sit on the table and they slap it on.
You ask how grumpy at the vets displays itself? It starts with a look then escalates. It was actually easier with cassie who would growl plus her intimidating ...Read more
You ask how grumpy at the vets displays itself? It starts with a look then escalates. It was actually easier with cassie who would growl plus her intimidating size at 120. Shadow loves other dogs and is only 60 so its tougher. People can be very stupid and rude in todays world. Have you ever seen clips of the idiots at yellowstone taking selfies with bison and wondering why they got mauled? I am very protective of my people, my dogs and my stuff.
Richard Munson Someone coined a word to describe the wild animal interlopers at our national parks. Tourons. Combina ... Read more
Richard Munson Someone coined a word to describe the wild animal interlopers at our national parks. Tourons. Combination of tourist and moron. There was a saying when venturing into bear country. Always go with someone that runs slower than you.
Deena Z Got a great good morning laugh. Good ones! Sounds like Cassie was very protective of you. A 120 pou ... Read more
Deena Z Got a great good morning laugh. Good ones! Sounds like Cassie was very protective of you. A 120 pound body guard.
Richard Munson In way yes, she hated other dogs especially other girl dogs. knowing that i kept her very close to my ... Read more
Richard Munson In way yes, she hated other dogs especially other girl dogs. knowing that i kept her very close to my side. She was an alpha female. As our trainer often says, know your dog. Our vet tried to schedule her in on slow days. He used to say, cassie is large and in charge.
Ana Brusso Great memories of your Cassie Richard. You are so right about people sometimes they can be both, stup ... Read more
Ana Brusso Great memories of your Cassie Richard. You are so right about people sometimes they can be both, stupid and rude. Love the term โTouronsโ. Like my hvs godchild I had a good morning laugh.
Hello Deena! Your story is a lot like mine. Doctors have said I was born with the problem also. Had all my testing done pre-surgery & found I need my tricuspid ...Read more
Hello Deena! Your story is a lot like mine. Doctors have said I was born with the problem also. Had all my testing done pre-surgery & found I need my tricuspid valve fixed too. So glad your surgery is over and done!
Deena Z Hi Michelle, if they are going to go in and do a "fix-up", it's great to get it done ALL at once, ri... Read more
Deena Z Hi Michelle, if they are going to go in and do a "fix-up", it's great to get it done ALL at once, right?! The hardest part of the post-surgery for me was the incredible fatigue. I didn't realize that my body could be that low on energy. It got a lot better after day 2 or 3. I wish I had known that beforehand., so sharing that with you. Will be thinking of you and praying for a fast and successful recovery. Hang-in-there.
Michelle Persson Thank you for the info on being fatigued. Itโs good to know what is normal and not be surprised by ... Read more
Michelle Persson Thank you for the info on being fatigued. Itโs good to know what is normal and not be surprised by it.
It was a great day for a car show. Got a sun burn on my arms. Another trophy. Enough already. Yes, my t shirt got a lot of thumbs up. Its funny and refers to ...Read more
It was a great day for a car show. Got a sun burn on my arms. Another trophy. Enough already. Yes, my t shirt got a lot of thumbs up. Its funny and refers to the great gas prices a few years ago. My girl only gets about 10 mpg but i might be heavy footed on the pedal. My magna flow mufflers sound great when i put the pedal to the metal.
Ana Brusso So you mean the prayers worked? Glad you had a good time. We had a great time in the pool. So gratefu ... Read more
Ana Brusso So you mean the prayers worked? Glad you had a good time. We had a great time in the pool. So grateful for Godโs blessings ๐โค๏ธ๐บ๐ธ๐บ๐ธ๐บ๐ธ๐บ๐ธ๐บ๐ธ๐บ๐ธ๐บ๐ธ๐บ๐ธ
Rose Madura Ana, you know prayers always work! โค๏ธโ๐ฉน๐บ๐ธ
May I ask how long after surgery did you taje anticoagulants? And, do you take after that aspirin and how long ? Because I am 7 month after ...Read more
Hi, Deena!
May I ask how long after surgery did you taje anticoagulants? And, do you take after that aspirin and how long ? Because I am 7 month after mitral valve repair, and 6 months was on sintrom, after that 1 month of so called baby aspirin, but red that no longer aspirin is recommended.
Beast Regards
Deena Z Anticoagulants only while in ICU. Baby aspirin for 3 months post discharge, but my cardiologist reco ... Read more
Deena Z Anticoagulants only while in ICU. Baby aspirin for 3 months post discharge, but my cardiologist recommended to take it forever. Hope this helps!
Svetlomir Ivanov Thank you, it was important. But now, do you still take baby aspirin? Did you read this interview: ... Read more
Svetlomir Ivanov Thank you, it was important. But now, do you still take baby aspirin? Did you read this interview:
Learn important facts about the use of Baby Aspirin for patients who have undergone heart surgery for valve disease and aortic aneurysms from Dr. Marc Gerdisch
So here is the good news, if there is such a thing. I wonโt see the oncologist/ radiation person until 5-23. Reason: because they insist on a second opinion ...Read more
So here is the good news, if there is such a thing. I wonโt see the oncologist/ radiation person until 5-23. Reason: because they insist on a second opinion on the pathology report prior to meeting. They send the biopsy samples to brigham and womans for a second opinion. Brigham and womans in boston is one of the top hospitals. This takes one step out for me. I was happy to hear that news.
Deena Z Check! Great hospital and a second opinion with no commute for you. Nice.
Ana Brusso Rose will be happy hearing this about a second opinion. How nice of your clinic to send the biopsy to ... Read more
Ana Brusso Rose will be happy hearing this about a second opinion. How nice of your clinic to send the biopsy to that other great hospital. Saves you a trip and the stress. And yes Richard, this is good news. Like my hvs godchild said I am happy to hear the news too. ๐โค๏ธ๐๐ฅฐ
Kimberly Eisenhut Glad they are getting a 2nd opinion Richard. Please stay positive and I know in my heart everything ... Read more
Kimberly Eisenhut Glad they are getting a 2nd opinion Richard. Please stay positive and I know in my heart everything will turn out fine Prayers to you, Nancy and Shadow
Shelly Hubbard That is good 2nd opinion...Praying for you.
Rose Madura Yes! I am happy! It is good news Richard. Thanks for keeping us informed. ๐๐ค