Kimberly's Guestbook

Kimberly Goodloe  Awesome, Awesome, Awesome news Kathleen. God is so amazing. I'm so happy for you, Hector and your family. I will continue to pray for a healthy recovery. Have a blessed day

Kimberly Goodloe  Hi Kathleen. God is so amazing. Thanks for sharing the update. I pray good health for you, your husband and family: today and always. May your weekend be filled with happy moments.

Kimberly Goodloe  Hi Cameron. I asked for prayer with the Chaplain before and after my surgical procedures.( it made all the difference in the world) Also reach out to the patient advocate ( if one is available) for additional support. I will also pray for a safe and successful procedure. fyi: Please visit my most recent article " How I Cope with Heart Disease on a Daily Basis?" featured on my website:
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Patsy Stewart  Hello, Cameron. I had noticed on my hospital papers where it stated that I didn’t want to see the chaplain. I had actually wondered why nobody had dropped by my room, so the day before my surgery in November, I told the lady who was filling out my paperwork that I wanted that changed and that I wanted the chaplain to come pray with me. A chaplain came in and talked with me before I left for home that day. The morning of my surgery, he came into my room and prayed with me. It was a welcomed and much appreciated relief for me. Since before the pandemic had started, I was unable to attend church. I hadn’t had physical contact with anyone and it was very hard going into surgery without contact from my church family....just to actually hear someone calling my name out in prayer. At the hospital that I was in, the chaplain is the person who checks in with your family to keep them updated on how your surgery is going. Since I asked for the chaplain, one either came in to visit or called my room each day that I was in the hospital. They also provided me with a phone number to contact them if I needed them. I would suggest calling your hospital and asking about the chaplain or spiritual services that are offered for the patients. I pray that you will have comfort and peace going into your surgery. Know that I will say your name when I pray.

Cameron Peek  Thanks so much for your kind words of encouragement. I enjoyed your blog and am doing as much research as possible. I hope your journey continues to be blessed.

Kimberly Goodloe  Oh my goodness, Cameron : from the bottom of my heart: Thank you for reading my blog and supporting my heart walk team ( my 12th heart walk) . You made my day. If you have any additional questions re: my recovery: please send me a message at : theheartadvocate@comcast.net. Have a pleasant day

Kimberly Goodloe  Kathleen,
I will pray for you, your husband, family and his medical team. Friendly reminder(s) ; please reach out to your husband's medical team ; prior to surgery re; any questions or concerns about the procedure . Also seek support from the patient advocate ( if one is available ) at the hospital, contact your family, friends, neighbors etc.. prior to the surgery. I established a great support team for my husband and children ( a couple of days before my first surgery): it made all the difference in the world. Sharing words of encouragement; Keep hoping, believing, trusting and never lose hope.

Kimberly Goodloe  Hi Kathleen. I recently celebrated my 12 year heart valve anniversary. A couple of day before my surgery: my husband and I met with my surgeon and medical team. We shared our concerns re: the procedure and my medical team provided the answers to our questions. After my surgery: the journey began. One important part of my recovery : to follow my doctor's advice. I suggest create a journal: write down any concerns you or your husband may have and share with your husband's medical team. I also reached out to my family, neighbors, friends and church community ; prior to my first surgery and it made all the difference in the world. Knowledge is power and developing a relationship with your husband's medical team: is part of of the healing process. I hope you find the information helpful; if you have any additional questions: please send a message to theheartadvocate@comcast.net. I wish you, your husband, and family all the best

Rita Savelis  It's still so very very early. Your heart needs time to mend.
It was a shock for me as well to get an unexpected pacemaker a few wks after OHS. I wasn't ready for that.
There is no normal recovery time. It's not a race. It took me months to get any energy back. Allow yourself time and don't compare yrself with others. You are singular and your recovery is yr own.