Kathy's Guestbook

Kathy, were you actually discharged on the day you posted your pic? Or did you have to wait a bit longer? What is the visit on 27th? Just a typical follow-up at the 3 week mark?

Kathy, Buzzard luck on the storm! I ended up cancelling my trip to Durham tomorrow to see Dr. Glower. My new cardiologist who interned under Glower is taking my staples out tomorrow here in Columbia. Just couldn't risk going to Duke. Hope you are well. I'm well but have been fighting indigestion last few days. Had to get off of the Lasix and potassium chloride.

Congratulations Kathy! By now I'm sure you are feeling even better. So happy for you that it's over and that it was successful. Always chances for some bumps in the road, but I'm sure you will be fine! I had my mitral value repaired 4/5/2017 in Cleveland - "I know the feeling"! Get well soon

Thinking about you as tomorrow will be your surgery. I pray for a successful surgery, easy transition off the respirator and as little pain and discomfort as possible. Listen to your body and be gentle with yourself. Will be waiting to hear how you are doing when you are up to writing.

Good luck tomorrow Kathy! This is our week! I am following you by 2 days. Take it one day at a time and think positive thoughts. In numbers comes power and we are lucky to have the big numbers of this community with us. We can do this!

Kathy, I had MVP for years with mild regurgitation. In May and June if this year learned it worsened to severe withatrial enlargement. I was very symptomatic and just had surgery for mitral valve repair on August 20. I wish you all the best and pray for a successful surgery and uncomplicated recovery. Take one day at a time. This is an invasive and complex surgery. Be gentle with yourself. I was discharged this past Wednesday on day 11 following surgery. Everyone is unique and the process can be different than for others. Take care of you. Louanna

Hey Kathy! Best wishes on your surgery. Just know that by picking Dr. Glower's team you have done the best thing for an excellent outcome. Can't wait to share notes on favorite nurses, etc. They are all good but some sort of tug on your heart (pun unintended!).

Good luck, Kathy! You are my first post — joined today — and I admire your courage. I am 22 days behind you with an Aortic Valve Replacement! I hope it all goes well and that your recovery is smooth! I’ll be curious to hear about that part for sure. -Rob

You will do great! I, too, was rather asymptomatic for 30 years. I’m 4 months post OHS for mitral valve repair and I’m going to be honest...I don’t feel a whole lot different. I know, though, that what was happening inside was going to cause major problems if I didn’t get it done. I work in a high school and I wear my scar proudly!! When I saw my cardiologist about a month ago, I told him that open heart surgery really isn’t that big of a deal. He looked at me and said, “yea, it really is”. Lol. You’re young, you’re healthy, and you will truly be amazed at how quickly you start to bounce back. One suggestion is to have a shower chair for when you get home. I think you’ll find it very helpful.