Glenn's Guestbook

Glenn all the heart community wish you the speediest recovery from Sept 12 onwards. You’ll be back to your active self in a wee bit of time. You’ll be an old pro at this as I will be. I’m also waiting for a redo aortic valve for Oct. ❤️

Hello Glenn!  I'm way older than you, 73 now, but in October 2024 I had a successful mitral valve repair.  I was asymptomatic, so the need for surgery was a shocker.  Everyone recuperates on their own schedule.  For me, that meant I was most myself during the mornings, and napped off and on afternoons.  I've always been a morning person.  This lasted for several months.  Then I did 3 months of cardiac rehab.  I still felt tired, but was then diagnosed in March with hypothyroidism.  The resulting meds helped with my fatigue.  Pack Your Patience!  And it's really one day at a time.  Double check any work you do as your brain and attention to detail may not be functioning as sharply.  I had fentanyl when they put me out and it took awhile for me to feel like I was past it.  Be good to yourself during. your recovery - be your own best friend!

Hey Glenn. Seems like a good time to take care of things while you’re not showing any symptoms. I’m just about 2 weeks post surgery and feeling better by the day. Good luck to you.