Hello Jean. I'm not sure how often you check this but I'm hoping you find this message. I was diagnosed with BAV last year and while I thought I had 3-5 years ...Read more
Hello Jean. I'm not sure how often you check this but I'm hoping you find this message. I was diagnosed with BAV last year and while I thought I had 3-5 years to get used to the news, the echo this year bumped me up to severe stenosis and needing surgery before Christmas. My main concern is choosing the type of valve. I was pretty sure I wanted biological (didn't want ticking sounds and medication) but being 51 now I'm not sure that I want that and have to have another surgery in 10-15 years. How did you make the decision that mechanical was right for you and are you still happy with your decision 2 years later?
So excited to hear you are walking and getting that heart rate up! I took a little break for a couple of months, but am now back at it! When I am working out, ...Read more
So excited to hear you are walking and getting that heart rate up! I took a little break for a couple of months, but am now back at it! When I am working out, I feel better, sleep better and seem to have less aches and pains...besides the pony kick! Ha!
Hey are we terrible two's now? Take care and God Bless!!
So excited to hear you are walking and getting that heart rate up! I took a little break for a couple of months, but am now back at it! When I am working out, ...Read more
So excited to hear you are walking and getting that heart rate up! I took a little break for a couple of months, but am now back at it! When I am working out, I feel better, sleep better and seem to have less aches and pains...besides the pony kick! Ha!
Hey are we terrible two's now? Take care and God Bless!!
Congratulations on 2 years! What a journey!
I'm almost two also...next week! I am so thankful for God's healing in our lives and I even love my scar which ...Read more
Congratulations on 2 years! What a journey!
I'm almost two also...next week! I am so thankful for God's healing in our lives and I even love my scar which reminds me of His grace! Get going on that exercise...you will be amazed at the endurance of your heart!
Best to you!
Jean Trausch Thanks, Sophie! Congratulations to you on your 2yr Anniversary, too! I really have been trying on th ... Read more
Jean Trausch Thanks, Sophie! Congratulations to you on your 2yr Anniversary, too! I really have been trying on the exercise. It seems like I get going and then have some injury that sets me back. Going to try it again, though.
Yes, we are truly blessed :)
My congratulations dear Jean. That is very encouraging to hear you are doing so well. I am still struggling at 7 month post op but it is not really heart ...Read more
My congratulations dear Jean. That is very encouraging to hear you are doing so well. I am still struggling at 7 month post op but it is not really heart related - just infections and silly stuff where I cant seem to climb out of. You have given me hope thank you!
And congrats on your 1 year anniversary of surgery. As fast as the years typically go by for me ( age 56+) And as fast as the 8 weeks seemed, I'msure my 1 ...Read more
And congrats on your 1 year anniversary of surgery. As fast as the years typically go by for me ( age 56+) And as fast as the 8 weeks seemed, I'msure my 1 year will be here fast.
Again congrats.
Al Zebal AVR,Maze 1/17/13 posted a note for Jean that says:
Hi Jean,
Glad to know that all is well. I too am very grateful to all those that devote their lives to make it happen for people like us.The beat goes on.... ...Read more
Hi Jean,
Glad to know that all is well. I too am very grateful to all those that devote their lives to make it happen for people like us.The beat goes on....
Glad to see you are doing well. I am only 6 weeks post op and do not feel normal. I had way more energy, etc before the surgery. You have given me hope that ...Read more
Glad to see you are doing well. I am only 6 weeks post op and do not feel normal. I had way more energy, etc before the surgery. You have given me hope that I will feel normal again.
Jean Trausch Dear Clare - Last year I was told by the heart surgeons that you really notice a difference in how yo ... Read more
Jean Trausch Dear Clare - Last year I was told by the heart surgeons that you really notice a difference in how you've recovered at 3 months, and then more prominently at 6 months post surgery. I think that held true for me---I felt more my normal self by 6 months afterwards. The older you are, the more time you should give yourself to feel back to normal, too. God bless!
Hi Jean,
Great to see that you are doing so well! I just had my one year anniversary and although things went well for the most part, I still struggle with ...Read more
Hi Jean,
Great to see that you are doing so well! I just had my one year anniversary and although things went well for the most part, I still struggle with fatigue on most days. Please keep us posted on your progress!
Steve and Aida
Jean Trausch Thank you, Steve. I have had different issues over the past year (none serious), but they weren't re ... Read more
Jean Trausch Thank you, Steve. I have had different issues over the past year (none serious), but they weren't really related to my heart. Feeling good :) Hope your strength improves in time :)
I am from: Kansas City, Kansas
