kathy's Guestbook

I\'m almost 5 weeks post op and I can say after about week 3 I started to feel like a caged animal. I feel like I could lift things and move things but I\'m not supposed to. The good news is that when I do try to do the stuff I am not supposed to I get a sharp pain in my incision, wake up call sort of and then I am put back in check again. Overall, you must take it easy to allow your heart the time to heal, but it is not easy once you are off the meds for the most part. Brian Walsh

Kathy, I just came across your journal tonight. You are probably in ICU as I type this so you will be in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. Steve Bond

Hi Kathy, My AVR was on 12/11/2012 and it has been pretty smooth sailing since then, all things considered. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mindset has been everything for me, so stay positive and focus on recovery. Eric Rovin

Kathy you will be in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow. I had my AVR on 12-13-12 and can\'t believe how much better I am already. It is tough but if you decide that you are going to be okay the mind is a very powerful tool in your recovery along with the love and support of family and friends. Will look forward to updates on your recovery. JoAnen

Hi Kathy, I can remember and relate to many of the emotions you expressed in your last journal. So you know, I started to this website to help other patients just like you. As your surgery is tomorrow, please know that you are in great hands. I read that you are traveling to Ann Arbor, so I imagine you are having the procedure at the University of Michigan? If so, that is a great cardiac center with several phenomenal surgeons. My thoughts and prayers are with you. If you have any interest, here are some links that address the fear / anxiety associated with heart surgery. http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/valve-mortality-surgery-repair-replacement.php http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2011/05/14/fear-anxiety-marc-gillinov-interview/ Keep on tickin! Adam Pick

Kathy, I too am a MI girl. Our families are from Central Lake-East Jordan-Boyne City! Murray & Dougherty on my side and Argetsinger and Bergmann on my husband\'s side. We are in NC now (left in the 80\'s). Sure is a small world. Debbie Argetsinger