I also being monitored at Cleve clinic for severe aortic stenosis, Dr. Xu is my cardiologist also , just love him. See him again mid May.
Louise Moore I'll be right behind you, LF, my appt. is May 20th and also just love Dr. Xu! He is very kind, takes ... Read more
Louise Moore I'll be right behind you, LF, my appt. is May 20th and also just love Dr. Xu! He is very kind, takes his time, shows you every detail of your Echo and tells you the flat out truth - He is my all time favorite Doctor yet!
Hi Louise , That sounded like a fabulous road trip ! You did it ! You must feel great . Lovely memories too !!!
Louise Moore Thank you, Ruth, it was great all around and yes, priceless memories included! It's just wonderful t ... Read more
Louise Moore Thank you, Ruth, it was great all around and yes, priceless memories included! It's just wonderful to feel this way again 💃🏻, fully enjoying life!
Hi, thank you for sharing your valve story. I’m grateful to be in this community to read and know other situations of having valve replaced. Mine were aortic ...Read more
Hi, thank you for sharing your valve story. I’m grateful to be in this community to read and know other situations of having valve replaced. Mine were aortic and mitral replacement to mechanical and taking warfarin for life. 5 months post op yesterday Aug. 10, my 2nd birthday🎊😃🙏thanks be to God! I back to office works after 90 days, there are days I’m not feeling well physically and emotionally as I need to be patient to myself and read successful stories here to motivate myself that I am in the right path to long life and good health after that valve replacement. By the way, you’re the same age as my mother while I am 45 yrs old now. So, keep in touch here in our community❤️Take care😊
Louise Moore Hi Lilian, so funny, I was six months post op on Aug. 10th! - and believe me, you will heal by leaps ... Read more
Louise Moore Hi Lilian, so funny, I was six months post op on Aug. 10th! - and believe me, you will heal by leaps and bounds in this next month. You'll look back and some days just find it hard to believe you went through that surgery. The incision is the only thing to remind you and it's actually good to be reminded so you respect the healing time. It's wonderful to know that your heart is functioning now at its best and it will last. I'm doing everything I normally would do except swimming. I don't want to chance irritating my incision scar. In cardio rehab the nurse told me to rub Vitamin E oil on it, pressing hard and in small tight circles. I do that about every third day if it feels tight or crisp. Right now my husband and I are on a road trip from Florida to Nova Scotia, our first lengthy trip since Covid and surgery time - still masking and avoiding crowded areas but feeling free again. It's a marvel! Let's both stay in touch here in this great community of heart warriors and I'll be thinking of you 😘
Louise Moore Hi Lilian, so funny, I was six months post op on Aug. 10th! - and believe me, you will heal by leaps ... Read more
Louise Moore Hi Lilian, so funny, I was six months post op on Aug. 10th! - and believe me, you will heal by leaps and bounds in this next month. You'll look back and some days just find it hard to believe you went through that surgery. The incision is the only thing to remind you and it's actually good to be reminded so you respect the healing time. It's wonderful to know that your heart is functioning now at its best and it will last. I'm doing everything I normally would do except swimming. I don't want to chance irritating my incision scar. In cardio rehab the nurse told me to rub Vitamin E oil on it, pressing hard and in small tight circles. I do that about every third day if it feels tight or crisp. Right now my husband and I are on a road trip from Florida to Nova Scotia, our first lengthy trip since Covid and surgery time - still masking and avoiding crowded areas but feeling free again. It's a marvel! Let's both stay in touch here in this great community of heart warriors and I'll be thinking of you 😘
Hi Louise: I’m thrilled that everything went well for you in sunny Cleveland. I hope your recovery goes as well as or better than mine did. I’m now ...Read more
Hi Louise: I’m thrilled that everything went well for you in sunny Cleveland. I hope your recovery goes as well as or better than mine did. I’m now three months out and it’s like it never even happened.
Louise Moore George, you were so right and I held on to that and so it became! We’re on the last day of our dri ... Read more
Louise Moore George, you were so right and I held on to that and so it became! We’re on the last day of our drive home and should be home by @5pm tomorrow and i will update my page with surgery details. You were so helpful, George! LegLiftsR’Us!
Hi Louise,
Ginny sent me your note. Happy that your surgery went well. Mine is scheduled for two weeks from now with Dr. Guilinov at CC. Like Ginny, I will ...Read more
Hi Louise,
Ginny sent me your note. Happy that your surgery went well. Mine is scheduled for two weeks from now with Dr. Guilinov at CC. Like Ginny, I will be travelling up from Texas. I have booked a room my my wife and I at the Intercontinental hotel where you have stayed. I welcome any suggestions based on your experience at CC, the surgery and post-surgery. Randy Chapman Email is Randall.Chapman@Gmail.com .
Louise Moore Hello Randy, I will gladly email you of “ good to know” things of our experience at CC and the In ... Read more
Louise Moore Hello Randy, I will gladly email you of “ good to know” things of our experience at CC and the Intercontinental. I was discharged yesterday and have follow- up appointments ( EKG, Echo, labs and chest tube stitches nipped) so I’ll write to you after that as that will be the last stop in my stay. Rest assured, you will find a service oriented and tightly organized system working both with the hospital and hotel.
Louise Moore Ahh, my follow up appointments are tomorrow.
Tony F You are in great hands all the way around.You got this !
Louise Moore Thank you, Sandy and Tony! I am now the proud recipient of a pig tissue Mitral valve. My Tricuspid ... Read more
Louise Moore Thank you, Sandy and Tony! I am now the proud recipient of a pig tissue Mitral valve. My Tricuspid valve got repaired and the Aortic valve was left as is- it has only mild regulation and if it declines over time I can have TAVR for that valve. The Dr. said the Mitral replacement will aid the health of all the valves. It’s day 3 and I feel surprisingly well. I sat in a chair yesterday and today with no issues, am eating soup and soft items. Chest Draining tubes came out today and others to follow. I have to attribute the outcome to the attentiveness of the medical staff here at CC. George said something like this in a past post and I concur: I believe my expiration date has been extended!
Louise, you know you have a whole community pulling for you this week! You are in the very best hands and will sail through surgery on Wednesday. And won't ...Read more
Louise, you know you have a whole community pulling for you this week! You are in the very best hands and will sail through surgery on Wednesday. And won't it be wonderful to be on the road to recovery in just a few days! Every good thought, wish and prayer coming your way, my friend and surgery buddy. xoxo
Louise Moore “From your mouth to God’s ear” Ginny, my friend! That road to recovery is mighty appealing rig ... Read more
Louise Moore “From your mouth to God’s ear” Ginny, my friend! That road to recovery is mighty appealing right now and getting closer 💃🏻. This wonderful community and your good self have given rise to the heart warrior in me to face the post op road ahead knowing each tomorrow our mended hearts are healing and leading us to brighter days. Due to all the info and tips shared among us pre and post op, I can easily now say “I’m ready”. Immeasurable and Thank You!