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803 days ago

Cheryl Bast posted a note for Diane that says:

So glad you're on the mend now! It is a process!!

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819 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Diane that says:

Beautifully put , Diane

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845 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Diane that says:

Hi Diane ,
I hope that you are okay . You are doing really well Diane !
Post op , while I was on the ward , I thought that there had been a fire on the ward... Read more

Hi Diane ,
I hope that you are okay . You are doing really well Diane !
Post op , while I was on the ward , I thought that there had been a fire on the ward .
There wasn ‘t ! I was also very disoriented one evening and phoned my husband to find out what was real and what was in my imagination . It was the analgesics that were affecting me . After those worrying incidents , I just took paracetamol for pain control .
My emergency surgery was during the covid times when we weren't allowed visitors .
We weren't able to leave the ward unless it was to be discharged .
I had been in hospital for five weeks . When I went home , it felt amazing ! Fresh air , family and freedom

Michael Tarasewich Hello Diane, yes I thought I was in a “ Die Hard “ movie. Petrified for a while Paracetamol? I di ... Read more

Michael Tarasewich Hello Diane, yes I thought I was in a “ Die Hard “ movie. Petrified for a while Paracetamol? I didn’t know what I was given , thanks, I am not alone.🙂

Diane Pellowe Ruth,mtgank you for sharing your experience!

Diane Pellowe Michael, at one point I thought I was in Th Matrix!!!

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868 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Diane that says:

Diane ,
You'll all sleep sounder tonight , now she ‘s back home

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897 days ago

Catriona Hoare knockbrack abbeyfeale co limerick posted a note for Diane that says:

Dear Diane I also gained a huge amount of weight I retained 6 and a half litres of fluid after my surgery for my mitral valve replaced it was replaced by mechanical ...Read more

Dear Diane I also gained a huge amount of weight I retained 6 and a half litres of fluid after my surgery for my mitral valve replaced it was replaced by mechanical valve it is great to have a contact with someone in a similar situation have done everything from weight watchers. To walking but. so bloated the put me on water retention tab for a week after my surgery on dec 112020 I am still tryin to get inr levels right the only good thing about this surgery is that I am still alive for my daughter who lost her dad to an accident when she was 5 she has now stated her first year in collage sorry for going on and I am bloated and so lonely have no gp support the nurse is lovely and does my blood every week I feel weak and tired and blame the warfren hope you don midd me emailing you don’t know and I am trying echo is ok have pain on my right side where the drains were taken out and suffering still as Panadol is all I can take with the warfren surgery grand recovery ok but warfarin a nightmare every it up and it down changing medication amount to brin it to 2.5 or 3.5 but it’s a mess can’t take any antibiotics or vitamins because of the vitamin k I seem to be constantly trying to get better but we had covid I had my surgery that December and I was just home 6 weeks and my beautiful mom passed away I hope we can keep a friendship going it was nice to see a post up hope you get well soon x

Rita Savelis So sorry to hear about what you are going through Catriona. You may have to stay on diuretics longer ... Read more

Rita Savelis So sorry to hear about what you are going through Catriona. You may have to stay on diuretics longer to get rid of the fluid in your body, which is so common after surgery. Getting your INR stable takes some time, perhaps weeks/months. And it will go up and down but your body will get used to it and then it will be easier to get to your target rate. My target rate is 3 to 4.5 (I have 2 mechanical valves). I worried so much about anticoagulants for the first year, but eventually my stress and worry subsided.

Diane Pellowe I’m so sorry to hear how much you are struggling. None of this is easy. I’m glad you are in thi ... Read more

Diane Pellowe I’m so sorry to hear how much you are struggling. None of this is easy. I’m glad you are in this site where other people understand. Try to take good care of yourself.

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898 days ago

Barbara Young posted a note for Diane that says:

I also put on a tremendous amount of weight in hospital following aortic valve replacement and pacemaker. It was due to water retention and made me look like ...Read more

I also put on a tremendous amount of weight in hospital following aortic valve replacement and pacemaker. It was due to water retention and made me look like Michelin Man! It was so bad I could barely flex my joints and it took months to get rid of, causing me to become quite depressed.

Danny Mahoney Wow, I dropped 12 pounds in the hospital after my Mitral valve surgery. Don’t get depressed , just ... Read more

Danny Mahoney Wow, I dropped 12 pounds in the hospital after my Mitral valve surgery. Don’t get depressed , just keep pushing forward.

Diane Pellowe Hi Barbara, it was a very strange experience! I felt like I was in someone else’s body for awhile. ... Read more

Diane Pellowe Hi Barbara, it was a very strange experience! I felt like I was in someone else’s body for awhile.

Pamela Gregory I gained 18lbs the day after surgery. It went away in 2 or 3 weeks.

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901 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Diane that says:

Diane , you are doing great

Welcome to recovery .

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915 days ago

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Hi Diane ,
I hope that you are doing okay and have been for a little walk . You are doing great

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917 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Diane that says:

Diane , you are doing really well

Happy Christmas .
It gets easier . One day at a time .

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918 days ago

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Susan Eckermann posted a note for Diane that says:

Hi Diane, sending thoughts and prayers to you. May you rest well and have a smooth recovery. Let the healing begin! We all look forward to seeing your... Read more

Hi Diane, sending thoughts and prayers to you. May you rest well and have a smooth recovery. Let the healing begin! We all look forward to seeing your posts and your bright smile soon!

Pamela Gregory Hang in there Diane. Also sending my best thoughts and prayers to you this Christmas Eve. Best gift ... Read more

Pamela Gregory Hang in there Diane. Also sending my best thoughts and prayers to you this Christmas Eve. Best gift is having our lives and amazing surgeons!

Greg Lewis I am praying that you are able get lots of sleep...OK, there you go, now sleep lots.

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919 days ago

Kimberly Eisenhut posted a note for Diane that says:

Prayers to you today, and look forward to your updates and seeing your lovely smile! May your nurses and surgical team smother you with Holiday Cheer and... Read more

Prayers to you today, and look forward to your updates and seeing your lovely smile! May your nurses and surgical team smother you with Holiday Cheer and may you have a speady, uneventful recovery. Much love and well wishes!

Joyce Jent What a team ! You got this send us all a post !

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919 days ago

Laurent posted a note for Diane that says:

Hello Diane,

Best wishes from France. Can't wait for good news from you in a couple of days.

Leona Resch Yes! Let us know how you are doing ! Looking forward to hearing from you soon!’❤️

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919 days ago

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Patsy Stewart posted a note for Diane that says:

Diane, sending you lots of wishes for a successful surgery tomorrow. Praying that God’s hands will guide the surgeon and the team of nurses, technicians, ...Read more

Diane, sending you lots of wishes for a successful surgery tomorrow. Praying that God’s hands will guide the surgeon and the team of nurses, technicians, anesthesiologist and everyone else that has a role in getting you well. He has you in His hands! Always!~♥️

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919 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Diane that says:

Hi Diane ,
Wishing you good luck for your surgery tomorrow .

Leona Resch Good luck Diane! You’ve got this!! I’m three days out and starting to feel more human. The anxiet ... Read more

Leona Resch Good luck Diane! You’ve got this!! I’m three days out and starting to feel more human. The anxiety before is the absolute worst’ ! I was ready to
leave the hospital the night before but knew I I needed this done. Slow go in the beginning but you’ll be better in time! Hang in there!😬

Ana Brusso Hi Diane, lifting you up in prayer for your surgery tomorrow. We will be here to welcome you into rec ... Read more

Ana Brusso Hi Diane, lifting you up in prayer for your surgery tomorrow. We will be here to welcome you into recovery. God bless you

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921 days ago

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Cheryl Mann posted a note for Diane that says:

I am close to your age and had a successful minimally invasive mitral valve repair about 20 months ago. I just want to wish you best of luck on your upcoming ...Read more

I am close to your age and had a successful minimally invasive mitral valve repair about 20 months ago. I just want to wish you best of luck on your upcoming surgery. Waiting is the hard part. You will be so happy to have it done and be on your way to feeling strong again. You can do this!

Diane Pellowe Thank you, Cheryl! Looking so forward to getting to the other side.

Susan Lynn Diane - I had minimally-invasive mitral valve and chord repair at age 57. (My only prior surgery was... Read more

Susan Lynn Diane - I had minimally-invasive mitral valve and chord repair at age 57. (My only prior surgery was on December 23, 1966 - a tonsillectomy!)

Waiting was definitely the hardest part. Every step of the process of OHS was completely doable. Think positive thoughts and take it one day at a time. You'll be surprised how fast recovery goes. You'll be back to enjoying life in no time!

Klara Čičić Diane, wishing you a successful repair and a speedy recovery. I had a repair 3 months ago and now it ... Read more

Klara Čičić Diane, wishing you a successful repair and a speedy recovery. I had a repair 3 months ago and now it all seems like a dream. It all happend so fast. Once surgery is over, it will be hard but every day it'll get better :)

Thomas Brusstar I had the same mitral P2 flail problem and had a perfectly successful repair. You'll do great, and b ... Read more

Thomas Brusstar I had the same mitral P2 flail problem and had a perfectly successful repair. You'll do great, and by Christmas Day you'll know it's behind you and you'll be empowered by how fast you're healing!

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921 days ago

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Bob Sperling posted a note for Diane that says:

Hello Diane, As I prepare for my AVR on Thursday I am aware of others who are facing Surgery before or after me. Please know we are all in this together and ...Read more

Hello Diane, As I prepare for my AVR on Thursday I am aware of others who are facing Surgery before or after me. Please know we are all in this together and you have my thoughts and prayers for a successful procedure on Friday. Let’s all make this the best holiday season with the gift of life and good health. I look forward to hearing about your recovery.

Diane Pellowe Thank you, Bob! We can do it! I appreciate your well wishes and knowing you’ve been through so mu ... Read more

Diane Pellowe Thank you, Bob! We can do it! I appreciate your well wishes and knowing you’ve been through so much and have a great attitude gives me confidence. Good Luck!!

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942 days ago

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Angela Meletiadis posted a note for Diane that says:

Hello Diane! Welcome to the group. I had minimally invasive mitral valve repair five months ago and my heart is doing well. Keep yourself busy with positive ...Read more

Hello Diane! Welcome to the group. I had minimally invasive mitral valve repair five months ago and my heart is doing well. Keep yourself busy with positive actvities before your surgery. I wish you all the best for a successful procedure and a smooth recovery.

Susan Lynn Diane - I also had minimally-invasive mitral valve and chord repair at age 57. The hardest part is ... Read more

Susan Lynn Diane - I also had minimally-invasive mitral valve and chord repair at age 57. The hardest part is waiting. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. You'll do just fine!

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943 days ago

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Terry Tannenbaum posted a note for Diane that says:

I've gone through two repairs, one in 2010 (robotic) and the other this past october in New York. You'll be fine. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

-Terry

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I've gone through two repairs, one in 2010 (robotic) and the other this past october in New York. You'll be fine. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

-Terry

Boca Raton, Fl.

Diane Pellowe It’s reassuring to know so many others have gone through this successfully!

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943 days ago

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Laura Bickford posted a note for Diane that says:

Welcome Diane! You are going through the scariest part of heart surgery...the time leading up to surgery. Having confidence in your surgeon is key. ... Read more

Welcome Diane! You are going through the scariest part of heart surgery...the time leading up to surgery. Having confidence in your surgeon is key. Communicating with others on this site will be helpful. I had my Mitral Valve repaired at the Cleveland Clinic 10 months ago today. I'm doing great. Please let me know if I can answer any questions for you. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers

Diane Pellowe Thanks, Laura! Really helpful to connect with other people who’ve done this.

Robert Miller Your surgery day is the same as my second surgery. I don't want to downplay the surgery as it is pret ... Read more

Robert Miller Your surgery day is the same as my second surgery. I don't want to downplay the surgery as it is pretty significant. Having said that, you will have doctors and nurses around you 24/7 so you are in pretty safe hands and they can react within seconds if something doesn't go quite as planned. The hard part for me was after the surgery, i.e. all those wires and tubes, having to use a commode, not being able to shower, etc. It's no fun but it's just a few days. When you get back home make sure you wear your heart hugger, get a wedge pillow so you can easier get in and out of bed, if you have a couch that can recline use that for the first week or so to sleep, keep a table/chair close by for water, phone, etc. Go for walks at least 1-2 times a day. Do you breathing exercises (not the coughing exercises).

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975 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Diane that says:

Hi Diane , it ‘s great news that you have a date for your surgery .

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976 days ago

Laurel Howard-Boardman posted a note for Diane that says:

Good luck Diane. I am waiting for take-off in Appleton so am starting my surgery journey to the Cleveland Clinic. expect to arrive just short of midnight. Have ...Read more

Good luck Diane. I am waiting for take-off in Appleton so am starting my surgery journey to the Cleveland Clinic. expect to arrive just short of midnight. Have a layover in Detroit. verywarl start with pre-op procedures in the morning. 🙂