Janet, I live 5 minutes from CDH where I had my surgery. What is the time and date of the Coumadin session?
Janet R Hello Bob, I would love to meet you in person at CDH. The home health care nurse is still coming to ... Read more
Janet R Hello Bob, I would love to meet you in person at CDH. The home health care nurse is still coming to the house until I become therapeutic, then I will begin going to CDH. I will let you know when my first appointment will be.
I'm so happy that your repair went well and now you're on the road to recovery! I had my mitral valve repair in 2002. Now let the healing begin! We're all ...Read more
I'm so happy that your repair went well and now you're on the road to recovery! I had my mitral valve repair in 2002. Now let the healing begin! We're all here for you.
Sending prayers for a speedy recovery. I had valve repair at Northwestern 3 years ago and doing great. Each week gets easier and soon you'll be amazed at ...Read more
Sending prayers for a speedy recovery. I had valve repair at Northwestern 3 years ago and doing great. Each week gets easier and soon you'll be amazed at your progress. The heart valve journal community is wonderful and will help you with any questions along the way.
Janet and BIll- Sending Prayers out and Universal thoughts for a smooth surgery
day today and that you both know the heart community will be thinking of Janet ...Read more
Janet and BIll- Sending Prayers out and Universal thoughts for a smooth surgery
day today and that you both know the heart community will be thinking of Janet today wishing her well. Hope to see and update from you Bill when time permits
with news that Janet is doing well and on the ready to begin the road to recovery.
Glad she has her "Biggest Fan" with her as this is one big thing I am sure that is on her mind when heading into surgery...You are there!
Sandhya Addanki posted a note for Janet that says:
Best wishes to you dear Janet for tomorrow. Looking forward for a quick and easy recovery for you.
Janet R Hi Sandhya, thank you so much. Check in is 5:30am tomorrow and 7am surgery. I can't wait to get my ... Read more
Janet R Hi Sandhya, thank you so much. Check in is 5:30am tomorrow and 7am surgery. I can't wait to get my heart fixed. The heart will be fixed immediately. It is the recovery from the sternotomy and the surgery that will be the tough recovery. We are staying at the Hyatt right across the street from Northwestern. Bill will post updates.
Many prayers sent your way for tomorrow!!! Will be thinking about you and look forward to hearing from you when you are up to it!!
Bob M From a fellow Chicagoan, I pray that your surgery and recovery will be peaceful. Tomorrow will be a n ... Read more
Bob M From a fellow Chicagoan, I pray that your surgery and recovery will be peaceful. Tomorrow will be a new day for you with a fixed heart. God bless and rise up!
Janet R Thank you For your prayers and thoughts. 7am surgery tomorrow. I am glad the day has come.
Sounds like you have caught your problem at a good time and planned everything well. Try to enjoy your last couple of days prior to surgery. You will do ...Read more
Sounds like you have caught your problem at a good time and planned everything well. Try to enjoy your last couple of days prior to surgery. You will do fine. Be patient with your recovery and know that you will do well.
Janet R Hi Lewis, thank you for the positive thoughts. I feel very fortunate to have one the best surgeons, ... Read more
Janet R Hi Lewis, thank you for the positive thoughts. I feel very fortunate to have one the best surgeons, Dr. Patrick McCarthy and it is most like a repair, no replacement and no other complications. We have been planning this since October 2014 and I look forward to finally getting my heart fixed before more damage occurs.
Hey there KIDDO, heard they finally stuck you with success for your labs. Also wanted to say my thoughts will be with you along with my prayers. Your Favorite ...Read more
Hey there KIDDO, heard they finally stuck you with success for your labs. Also wanted to say my thoughts will be with you along with my prayers. Your Favorite VAMPIRE
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Janet R Hi Therese, It was not fun sticks, all my veins were hard to get as you know since I had no water aft ... Read more
Janet R Hi Therese, It was not fun sticks, all my veins were hard to get as you know since I had no water after midnight. Drinking lots of water before my labs like you say does work for me. Thanks for the prayers, only a week away now.
Janet,
I am so glad that you have found this Community of Hearts which will bring comfort in relating to others who have been or going thru the same surgery ...Read more
Janet,
I am so glad that you have found this Community of Hearts which will bring comfort in relating to others who have been or going thru the same surgery procedure. Sorry this has to be but, afterwards, you will be better than ever. Also encouraging is that this opportunity is available & you have selected the best surgeon. God bless & my prayers are always with you. Love, Marilyn
Cheryl Batzing Janet, welcome to the heart community here! I also had mitral valve regurgitation and a broken leafle ... Read more
Cheryl Batzing Janet, welcome to the heart community here! I also had mitral valve regurgitation and a broken leaflet causing the trouble. I had no symptoms, and they decided I needed it fixed now before enlarged heart, etc. SO, from a check up on Oct. 6 to mitral valve repair surgery on Dec. 16, it was quick! I'll pray you are at peace as you continue this journey and please ask any questions you have. Blessings.
Janet R Thank you Cheryl, I have been following you and your great recovery. Thanks for sharing.
Janet R Thank you for your support my dear sister Marilyn.
Welcome to our heart club! We hope we can be of benefit and
Comfort with our stories leading up to your surgery and thru out recovery ;)
Janet R Hi Jim, thank you. I wish you all the best with yours and I hope that you get it done sooner than l ... Read more
Janet R Hi Jim, thank you. I wish you all the best with yours and I hope that you get it done sooner than later so that you may have it behind you and on the road to recovery to a brand new you.
Welcome to the site- as you already discovered this place has a wealth of information that you can read at your own pace. I had to take it in slowly at first ...Read more
Welcome to the site- as you already discovered this place has a wealth of information that you can read at your own pace. I had to take it in slowly at first because things were happening so quickly. But, the information and more importantly the support of others was so wonderful in the valve process. Like you it WAS my mitral valve needing some work. Feel free to ask anyone here, including me any questions, and read some stories here when you feel like you want to. No ones journey is identical, but we are all in some stage of Valve surgery. Take good care...
Tammy Pilcher Hi Janet, I second what Nancy said. Welcome, you will find a lot of support and information here. B ... Read more
Tammy Pilcher Hi Janet, I second what Nancy said. Welcome, you will find a lot of support and information here. Best wishes!
Bob M From another Chicagoan, welcome to our awesome community. Many have been through the door of open hea ... Read more
Bob M From another Chicagoan, welcome to our awesome community. Many have been through the door of open heart surgery (I was on Dec 10), and we are the door keepers for welcoming those who are starting the journey. We are here for prayers, sharing our experiences, and answering your direct questions.
Elaine Foster I second Bob and Tammy. We are here for you. Don't let the information overwhelm you. Sometimes yo ... Read more
Elaine Foster I second Bob and Tammy. We are here for you. Don't let the information overwhelm you. Sometimes you have to walk away for a few days and get your mind on something else. Merry Christmas
Janet R Thank you everyone for the kind words and support. I really appreciate this community and all the in ... Read more
Janet R Thank you everyone for the kind words and support. I really appreciate this community and all the information and stories which have been a real comfort to know that you are all out there.