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4087 days ago

Jim Gleason posted a note for Judi that says:

Hello Judi; I just found your page. Reading it did put my mind at ease. I go in for open chest Aortic valve replacement Wednesday Jan 21,1015. My Dr. said ...Read more

Hello Judi; I just found your page. Reading it did put my mind at ease. I go in for open chest Aortic valve replacement Wednesday Jan 21,1015. My Dr. said I was too FAT to do minimally invasive.

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4271 days ago

Terrie posted a note for Judi that says:

Hello Judi- Thanks for the upbeat post speaking of the light at the end of the tunnel for those of us entering that tunnel to heart valve replacement. I will ...Read more

Hello Judi- Thanks for the upbeat post speaking of the light at the end of the tunnel for those of us entering that tunnel to heart valve replacement. I will think of your words and follow your positive example when my surgery is here hopefully on Aug. 20th. You take care and wear out those Silver Sneakers! Love to you Heart Sister and all of the Heart Brothers out there as well. Sleep with the angels, one and all.

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4354 days ago

Carol Jackson posted a note for Judi that says:

I totally understand where you are coming from. I was on a beta blocker for 5 years before my aortic aneurysm surgery because they wanted to take the pressure ...Read more

I totally understand where you are coming from. I was on a beta blocker for 5 years before my aortic aneurysm surgery because they wanted to take the pressure off of my heart and aneurysm. I worked out with a trainer those 5 years and we just worked around the HR being off. The beta blocker also made me very tired and I lost my energy. After my AAA surgery they took me off the beta blocker which is wonderful.... My husband now calls me the energizer bunny. I'm on no BP meds at this time.

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4354 days ago

Rob Wigley posted a note for Judi that says:

Hi, What's your dose of the beta blocker? I'm on 6.25mg twice a day of carvedilol. I had more side effects when I first started, feeling tired (I took naps), ...Read more

Hi, What's your dose of the beta blocker? I'm on 6.25mg twice a day of carvedilol. I had more side effects when I first started, feeling tired (I took naps), dizzy when standing up just a bit. I also take lisinopril 10mg once a day. In my cardiac rehab (I'm 57) my target heart rate was 145, I got up to 135 several times, never could really go much higher. It's definitely the beta blocker that's inhibiting this in me, and I'm sure it is with you. Speak to your doc about it. I decided that it's a very useful medication for me to be taking right NOW, and I hope that in months or a year or so that I can reduce or eliminate it. I have a doc apt on 5-9 and will discuss this with him then. Best of luck to you! (oh, several people in my rehab group are on higher doses of a beta blocker and they are similar to you in the low heartbeat even when working out hard)

Judi Butler Rob -
Appreciate you letting me know where you are with your beta blocker. I, too, am on Carvedilol ... Read more

Judi Butler Rob -
Appreciate you letting me know where you are with your beta blocker. I, too, am on Carvedilol at very low dose of 3.125mg twice a day. I, too, get dizzy upon rising sometimes. I am 67.
It helps to know where others are in their journey. I do believe my doctor and I will be talking about what is best.

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4355 days ago

Clare Auten posted a note for Judi that says:

I think my surgery was right before yours...1/9/2014...so we are at about the same place. I am on beta blockers also. At rehab they use a percieved exersion ...Read more

I think my surgery was right before yours...1/9/2014...so we are at about the same place. I am on beta blockers also. At rehab they use a percieved exersion scale since my heart rate never gets too high. Today I was able to do 35 minutes on the treadmill at a 3.8 speed and 4% incline. I got tired...but a good workout kind of tired. I do notice that if I am sitting at a long meeting at work I can get really sleepy...I blame the beta blocker...not the meeting. Hope they are able to adjust your meds so you feel better.

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4417 days ago

Dora posted a note for Judi that says:

Judi, there is no way I could have gone through what I have without God holding me up.

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4435 days ago

Kevin Woodard posted a note for Judi that says:

Great News! Just make sure you don't push to hard to fast and everything will be just fine. Also make sure to get your rest as that is also important. Best ...Read more

Great News! Just make sure you don't push to hard to fast and everything will be just fine. Also make sure to get your rest as that is also important. Best of luck on your continued recovery and God Bless!

Judi Butler Kevin -
You are so right. Today I was celebrating so much positive that I over did. I drove for the ... Read more

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You are so right. Today I was celebrating so much positive that I over did. I drove for the first time which in itself is more chest movement than first thought. Then I went to a gathering and had lunch with friends. It was all too much. Thank you for your needed reminder.

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4435 days ago

Marie M. posted a note for Judi that says:

Hi Judi, glad to read your getting better and getting help since your surgery. It really does take time to get your strength back and heart surgery is a life ...Read more

Hi Judi, glad to read your getting better and getting help since your surgery. It really does take time to get your strength back and heart surgery is a life changing experience in so many ways. So take your time and don't push yourself to do to much to fast. Pray, Eat and Laugh, it will be health to your whole person. I'll be praying for you too.

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4436 days ago

Tom in KC posted a note for Judi that says:

Great news. Great progress. I unfortunately had the flu the day I was scheduled to see my surgeon (for the 3 week post visit, which was already almost 5 weeks). ...Read more

Great news. Great progress. I unfortunately had the flu the day I was scheduled to see my surgeon (for the 3 week post visit, which was already almost 5 weeks). Such is life. I continue to heal and do cardio rehab 3 mornings a week. I'll see the surgeon in 2 weeks. We'll discuss return to work date then. Keep healing and keep the faith (which I know is strong for you).

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4436 days ago

Dora posted a note for Judi that says:

Thank you for the reminder about the number 7. I am holding on to "Ezekiel 36:26" I am His!

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4436 days ago

Susan Smith posted a note for Judi that says:

Judi, good to hear from you. Slow and steady are the words of the day. God is looking out for all the patients in this Community and you are in the palm ...Read more

Judi, good to hear from you. Slow and steady are the words of the day. God is looking out for all the patients in this Community and you are in the palm of His hands. God bless you and your family. Keep us posted on your progress.

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4436 days ago

Jim Jones posted a note for Judi that says:

Judi Good for you. Keep up your great progress! Sounds like you are right on track. Best.

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4436 days ago

Dora Chavira posted a note for Judi that says:

Judi, that's great news. Inspiration for me. My surgery is this Friday 2/7. I have a lot of prayer and right now I feel calm. I know that God will be holding ...Read more

Judi, that's great news. Inspiration for me. My surgery is this Friday 2/7. I have a lot of prayer and right now I feel calm. I know that God will be holding me through this journey.

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You do realize 7 is the perfect number in scripture. God indeed has you in the palm of His ha ... Read more

Judi Butler Dora -
You do realize 7 is the perfect number in scripture. God indeed has you in the palm of His hand. Memorize a scripture. It helps in calming the nerves. Hold all the people you know that will be in your surgery and recovery to the Lord. Work with Him in paving this road. I'm already looking forward to good news.

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4447 days ago

Marcia posted a note for Judi that says:

understand your emotional side i get that way to. take your time and heal as i have learned to do the same. Keep up the good work and stay strong.

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4448 days ago

Jim Jones posted a note for Judi that says:

Judi The meds are daunting. So many to take at so many times! I'm a tech guy so I used a pill app on my iPad and 3 alarms on my iPad to keep my pill schedule ...Read more

Judi The meds are daunting. So many to take at so many times! I'm a tech guy so I used a pill app on my iPad and 3 alarms on my iPad to keep my pill schedule working. A low tech way would be a paper checklist with alarm clocks. It is work but as we know it is critical for our recovery. Good luck!

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4448 days ago

Cheryl Shute Walter posted a note for Judi that says:

Judi, if you are a member of a church, please reach out to your pastor and congregation for assistance. They can help prepare meals, help with cleaning and ...Read more

Judi, if you are a member of a church, please reach out to your pastor and congregation for assistance. They can help prepare meals, help with cleaning and errands, etc. Do not stress yourself out over this. It is so important for you to take and get proper care of yourself. My prayers are with you.

Judi Butler Cheryl -
I am a member of a small but very caring church. Some of the problem is there as they bring ... Read more

Judi Butler Cheryl -
I am a member of a small but very caring church. Some of the problem is there as they bring foods and want to smoother me. I DO ask for help but sometimes people respond as if I have insulted their need to help their way. Today is better. Thank you for sharing.

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4448 days ago

Tom in KC posted a note for Judi that says:

Trust us you will need someone to help with things for the first week, assuming no complications. I'm not sure how to say it or stress it to your husband, ...Read more

Trust us you will need someone to help with things for the first week, assuming no complications. I'm not sure how to say it or stress it to your husband, but he or someone needs to help you for at least a week. But i understand relationships and their dynamics. At this point it's not about them, it's about you and your physical healing. You have to heal properly to be able to help your family later. Friday will be 4 weeks post op for me and I can't do certain tasks (lifting, stretching, bending over). It takes time. I will continue to pray for you and your family. Tom

Judi Butler Tom -
You hit the nail on the head when you said it isn't about them any more. I am an outgoing pers ... Read more

Judi Butler Tom -
You hit the nail on the head when you said it isn't about them any more. I am an outgoing person and helper. They see me a different light. Sometimes my requests don't match what they want to do for me. Today is better. Thanks for your response and I am praying for your return to 'normal' activity.

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4448 days ago

Dora posted a note for Judi that says:

Judi, You and your family will be in my thoughts and my prayers.

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4450 days ago

Tracy Herman posted a note for Judi that says:

So glad u r home and doing well. U have been in my prayers may your recovery continue to go well. My surgery is feb. 11. I am so happy your surgery went so ...Read more

So glad u r home and doing well. U have been in my prayers may your recovery continue to go well. My surgery is feb. 11. I am so happy your surgery went so well.

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4450 days ago

Dora Chavira posted a note for Judi that says:

So happy to hear you are home and recovering. It's so encouraging for me to read. Our God is Awesome!

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4450 days ago

Tom in KC posted a note for Judi that says:

Judi, Great news. Very good to hear from you, Take it one step at a time, listen to the nurses and doctor. I found that reaching and stretching were the hardest ...Read more

Judi, Great news. Very good to hear from you, Take it one step at a time, listen to the nurses and doctor. I found that reaching and stretching were the hardest habits to break, especially once I have been home for two weeks and felt I was getting better. So careful with reaching and stretching ( like stuff in the washing machine or hanging stuff up). We think we can do it, but need to wait a bit.

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4450 days ago

Jim Jones posted a note for Judi that says:

Judi This is wonderful news! I am so pleased the surgery was a success and you are doing well. Keep up the healing a day at a time. All the best.

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4450 days ago

Cheryl Shute Walter posted a note for Judi that says:

Awesome! So very happy for you. Best wishes for your continued recovery!

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4451 days ago

Dora Chavira posted a note for Judi that says:

You have been in my thoughts and prayers.

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4454 days ago

Cheryl Shute Walter posted a note for Judi that says:

Judi, I know you are now two days post surgery, and I wanted you to know I have been keeping you in my prayers and hoping everything went smoothly. You mentioned ...Read more

Judi, I know you are now two days post surgery, and I wanted you to know I have been keeping you in my prayers and hoping everything went smoothly. You mentioned you didn't know if you could get anyone to post for you, so I assume that's why we haven't heard from you yet. I'm not sure my husband will post for me either when my time comes, so don't worry about it. Just concentrate on your recovery!