Linda McHugh Susan, thanks for checking in. It has been 12 days since surgery and one of the items on my list of ... Read more
Linda McHugh Susan, thanks for checking in. It has been 12 days since surgery and one of the items on my list of things to do is to update my journal. Many ups and downs the past few weeks but it was mostly all to be expected. I hope you are doing well xo
It's driving me crazy waiting to hear about you! I KNOW you are doing well though. Let us know when you can! Sending good thoughts and hugs!
Linda McHugh I'm in the step down untit now. Surgery started about 1:30 and was done about 6:30. He could not repa ... Read more
Linda McHugh I'm in the step down untit now. Surgery started about 1:30 and was done about 6:30. He could not repair the value so he replaced it with pig value Tuesday night was just twilight in and out. Yesterday the pain was nearly unbelievable. Around 8 last night the got it under control. Still painful but bearable. They moved me out of ICU around 7 last night. I felt sorry for the poor nurse that had to deal with me. I. still have one chest tube in and the wires from the pacemaker. During the surgery I did require blood so I was happy I banked it. I went for one sort walk yesterday. So far I have two longer one. I'm having trouble with the triflow.. I can only get one of the balls up for only a couple of seconds. I hope this note finds you further recovering and feeling happy and healthier. Feel free on email me at lsmchugh@yahoo.com.
Jennifer Pyles Linda - oh my gosh...I'm so sorry to hear this! BUT I KNOW you will be ok! Did they have to do a dif ... Read more
Jennifer Pyles Linda - oh my gosh...I'm so sorry to hear this! BUT I KNOW you will be ok! Did they have to do a different procedure?
Jennifer Pyles I sent you an email Linda - I am worried about you!!
THINKING OF YOU TODAY!!!! GO GET IT LADY!!!!! YEA!!!!!
Linda McHugh Slept like a baby! I have to leave for the hospital in about an hour and I'm just relaxing before my ... Read more
Linda McHugh Slept like a baby! I have to leave for the hospital in about an hour and I'm just relaxing before my next scrub down shower and then out the door. My surgery is the second of the day is it won't start until around 1 or 2. Worse anxiety right now, missing my coffee and I feel so dehydrated., more later...
Lora Lee Peterson Praying for you peace of mind! I will be the same way, I know!
Jennifer Pyles There is NO power to hurt - only power to heal! Only good comes from this!
Tammy Pilcher Praying for you, Linda. You're going to do great! God is with you!
Linda,
Praying for your surgery to go as planned. Sending out prayers and positive energy, for quick,complete healing of your heart.💗
Bob M I pray that your surgery will be textbook and your recovery will be uneventful! Tomorrow will be a ne ... Read more
Bob M I pray that your surgery will be textbook and your recovery will be uneventful! Tomorrow will be a new day for you with a fixed heart. God bless and rise up!
Ok, it is Monday and you are in my thoughts constantly. I remember the day before and surprisingly, I was calm and peaceful about the whole process. I hope ...Read more
Ok, it is Monday and you are in my thoughts constantly. I remember the day before and surprisingly, I was calm and peaceful about the whole process. I hope you are finding that same feeling today. If there is someway that your daughter or husband could post for you tomorrow - letting us know you are ok/out of surgery and in recovery tomorrow, that would be wonderful! Stay positive and know all good comes from this!!!
Linda McHugh Thanks so much Jennifer. I had a really good busy day. I am feeling relaxed and excited to get his ... Read more
Linda McHugh Thanks so much Jennifer. I had a really good busy day. I am feeling relaxed and excited to get his done! I'm not sure if my husband will be updating but you can bet I will keep you up to date. Please let me know how you are doing....
Linda- Here's praying that all goes according to plan and you are there to welcome the
new baby into the world with your family. What a great pre-entry into ...Read more
Linda- Here's praying that all goes according to plan and you are there to welcome the
new baby into the world with your family. What a great pre-entry into the surgery and
something wonderful for future plans! Take care and believe all will be well.
Linda McHugh Thanks Terrie...we are all just looking forward with excitement!
Thinking of you! I hope you are doing well and focused on the positive!!!
Linda McHugh Thanks Jennifer. I am getting anxious to get this done. Tomorrow I have all my pre-op appointments ... Read more
Linda McHugh Thanks Jennifer. I am getting anxious to get this done. Tomorrow I have all my pre-op appointments so I will be one step closer. Still worrying about my newest grandbaby to be born. My daughter is 37 weeks and is very tiny. This baby has now moved to the 13% in size/weight so at is very concerning. She also has an appointment tomorrow with a specialist. How is your recovery progressing? I am looking forward to more updates from YOU. Take care and hanks for reaching out!
Jennifer Pyles I was doing well until Sunday night. During the night I rolled onto my left side and had a SHARP pain ... Read more
Jennifer Pyles I was doing well until Sunday night. During the night I rolled onto my left side and had a SHARP pain like I have never felt in the middle of my chest. It made me dizzy and sick to my stomach. I called the hospital nurse line on Monday morning and she talked to my surgeon. He believes I have developed pedicarditis (inflammation of the heart sac). I go to my regular cardiologist tomorrow so hopefully we will get some answers. They have me on just motrin as an anti-inflammatory med but it is upsetting as it has slowed me down this week - not walking much.
I sound like I'm whining.....sorry. I just want to get back to feeling NORMAL! My surgeon reminded me yesterday - even though the incision is small, the surgery is still big. I have to take the time to recover. Once I get past this hurdle, I think I will be ok!!
Keep me posted on you - you are in my thoughts daily!!
Linda McHugh Will do! I'm getting ready and prepared early since I'm not sure when my 2nd granddaughter will be h ... Read more
Linda McHugh Will do! I'm getting ready and prepared early since I'm not sure when my 2nd granddaughter will be here. So sorry you are having a set back but remember it is only temporary. You too are in my thoughts every day. Tomorrow my friend!
Linda, how are you doing my heart friend? I know that the days are rolling along and I have been focused on my own recovery. I wanted you to know that you ...Read more
Linda, how are you doing my heart friend? I know that the days are rolling along and I have been focused on my own recovery. I wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts as July gets here and I know you will do well with the robotic procedure. As I said, our friend sells the contracts on those and helps train the doctors - he speaks highly of the robotic route. Actually, he wanted to arrange for me to go to NYC to have my procedure done there too! You will ROCK this! And you will be GREAT! You are in my prayers and soon it will be over! Please let me know what I can do from here!
Linda McHugh Thank you so much...pretty much just counting down the days. I think I have everything together but I ... Read more
Linda McHugh Thank you so much...pretty much just counting down the days. I think I have everything together but I'm sure panic will set in...continuing my exercise routine but I must admit I'm getting sort of tired. Anxious for my new grandbaby due 1 1/2 weeks after my surgery...yes, poor planning but I had to take the first available surgery date to get this done. I hope your recovery continues to progress smoothly...reach out to me if I can be of any help in cheering you up or distracting you...:-)))
Jennifer Pyles May I suggest a relaxing massage soon! It helped me two days prior to surgery. Also, continue to s ... Read more
Jennifer Pyles May I suggest a relaxing massage soon! It helped me two days prior to surgery. Also, continue to speak positive thoughts each day - positive thoughts replace negative emotions easily! Who is the doctor doing the robotic procedure? I KNOW you will be in great hands and I think you will be so surprised with how quickly you recover. I will probably be jealous! You are in my thoughts!
Linda McHugh Jennifer, it's funny that you recommend the massage...got it on my list to do before surgery. I am h ... Read more
Linda McHugh Jennifer, it's funny that you recommend the massage...got it on my list to do before surgery. I am having my surgery at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles and Dr. Trento is performing the surgery. He really is a pro at the Robotic surgery.
Jennifer Pyles Great! Relax these days. Enjoy and remember this is ALL GOOD!!! You are in my thoughts!
sounds like you are well prepared for your upcoming procedure! I didn't have the Devinci robotic procedure but did have a mitral valve replacement the minimally ...Read more
sounds like you are well prepared for your upcoming procedure! I didn't have the Devinci robotic procedure but did have a mitral valve replacement the minimally invasive approach from the right side of my right breast. Had it on Wednesday and was home Monday morning. Would have been Sunday but developed a wee bit of easily treated A-Fib post op, so had to be monitored an extra day once they started the medication.
Don't hesitate to ask me or anyone on here any questions that might be lingering, this is a great site with lots of information and people who can answer or talk about their experience. It can be a bit overwhelming, but overall it has been a great place for pre op and post op information. I am 10 months out from my procedure and doing well, and happy to have it behind me! ;-)
Take good care of you, be patient with yourself and celebrate every wee progress you make- the little progresses come around quicker than the bit ones, so to keep yourself encouraged, celebrate the little things you find you can do !
Praying for your rapid and complete recovery!
Nancy!
Linda McHugh Nancy, thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement... I so look forward to having it all ... Read more
Linda McHugh Nancy, thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement... I so look forward to having it all completed and be on the road to recovery.