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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: December 16, 2022

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Mindi Wieseman got a guestbook from Ruth joy

3 years ago (April 19, 2023)

Hi Mindi , You are doing well . Write a list of what you have achieved post surgery . Concentrate on what you can do and have done and not on what you might not feel up to doing just now . Be kind to yourself ❤️

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Mindi Wieseman got a guestbook from Ruth joy

3 years ago (January 20, 2023)

Hi Mindi , Welcome to recovery . You are doing really well . It is still very early days since you had your surgery . You will slowly improve . …..Little steps , one day at a time .

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Mindi Wieseman

Thank you, Ruth joy. One Day At A Time ❤️❤️❤️

Mindi Wieseman got a guestbook from Amy Berger

3 years ago (January 19, 2023)

Hi Mindi - I saw tonight that you posted a response to someone and so glad you are starting to be back on the site again. How are you? Your post said it's been two weeks for you congrats!!

❤️ Sherry Bradford and Pamela Gregory reacted to this

Mindi Wieseman

Hi Amy. Yes, 2 weeks today, but I'm not the person with the I can do this! attitude I thought I'd have in recovery. The valve replacement went well for which I'm grateful! I think I just need to stay connected here with fellow heart warriors to find and sustain... Read more.

Klara ÄŒiÄiÄ‡

It is hard Mindi, it was very hard these first days for most of us... Mentally and phisically. Give yourself time. It is amazing how quickly things improve... 2 weeks is stil very very early! I am 4 months and still am not 100%. It is constant battle.... Hang in... Read more.

Pamela Gregory

So glad you made it through successfully Mindi! You will feel better week by week. I thought day by day felt like a snails pace but weekly I could see and feel results. I am 3 months out and much better but still notice a weekly difference. Let your support... Read more.

Mindi Wieseman

Thank you, Klara and Pamela!! I'm so thankful I came back here to all your support. Helps me accept what I'm going through in this journey rather than dwell on the "why me?". One day at a time ❤️ Today is a good day.

Greg Lewis

Sooooo glad to hear from you Mindi! You can do this! I know you can!! After my surgery, I was having a hard time mentally. And so my wife talked me into going to see the mental health lady, at the hospital. I am so glad I did that! She... Read more.

Mindi Wieseman

Hello Greg! I am a bit, well, more than a bit, in that depressed state. Seeing a therapist would be a great idea. Thank you for your suggestions, Greg! In spite of the difficulty of this journey and the fear of it all, I'm thankful I'm now on the recovery... Read more.

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