Hi Sheila ... congrats ! looks like you are coming up to your 3 year anniversary soon enough. I will be having AVR in less than 2 weeks, and I just started ...Read more
Hi Sheila ... congrats ! looks like you are coming up to your 3 year anniversary soon enough. I will be having AVR in less than 2 weeks, and I just started to read your journal. already I identify. Have to smile when I read that you were hiking on the PCT while you waited. I am a PCT "fan" ... not done it, just read every book on it! thanks for sharing ... I am off to finish reading your journal. Hugs,
Way to go Sheila! Don\'t you think 60 is the new 40? (or 30?). Especially with wonky valves fixed. Glad all is well.
Sheila Garrison Absolutely! I have more energy - endurance - strength and NO health issues since having my valve rep ... Read more
Sheila Garrison Absolutely! I have more energy - endurance - strength and NO health issues since having my valve replaced. I'm very thankful for how well it turned out.
Hi Sheila,
I got your message. Hope you are feeling great. I am! I\'ll deliver a bucket of Red Vines to Loma Linda tomorrow, which I did last year.
Dan ...Read more
Hi Sheila,
I got your message. Hope you are feeling great. I am! I\'ll deliver a bucket of Red Vines to Loma Linda tomorrow, which I did last year.
Dan
Keep on rockin\' Sheila. So happy to read you continuing to do so well. Are we lucky or what?!
JH Mattingly
Sheila Garrison Hey, JH....
We are so lucky & blessed to have a strong heart again! I assume you are enjoying your s ... Read more
Sheila Garrison Hey, JH....
We are so lucky & blessed to have a strong heart again! I assume you are enjoying your summer with gusto. No more mishaps with your son?
How will you celebrate your 1 yr anniversary date??
Shelia..
Thanks so much for your well wishes for surgery. I am ready!
That would be great to meet in SD in September! How much fun to meet a true success ...Read more
Shelia..
Thanks so much for your well wishes for surgery. I am ready!
That would be great to meet in SD in September! How much fun to meet a true success story!...Hey, just thought...that will be me too! yea!
Connie T
Sheila Garrison That's the positive attitude I love hearing from you HVJ friends going into your surgery!! I'm exci ... Read more
Sheila Garrison That's the positive attitude I love hearing from you HVJ friends going into your surgery!! I'm excited for you!
I do already have that week off.....I definitely plan on going to the hospital...and some quiet reflection sitting outside the window I believe was my ICU room.... ...Read more
I do already have that week off.....I definitely plan on going to the hospital...and some quiet reflection sitting outside the window I believe was my ICU room.... I also plan on sending my thanks to the ICU staff and my surgeon......just a time for being humble and thankful.
JOHN MADONNA
Hi Shelia....
Congrats on your 1 yr anniversary! I will have my AVR on 7/17/12, & I am looking forward to the massage therapy provided @ CC!!! How wonderful ...Read more
Hi Shelia....
Congrats on your 1 yr anniversary! I will have my AVR on 7/17/12, & I am looking forward to the massage therapy provided @ CC!!! How wonderful you can help heart patients with your \"magic hands\" and be able to truly relate to them! What a great opportunity to pay if forward.
Diggin the cookies! It is almost lunch time here....now I am hungry! :):)
Thanks for sharing,
Connie T
I have your date circled on my calendar and will keep you in my prayers.
I would love to meet you when you come to San Diego, if possible. Let me know if you can squeeze in a lunch date or better yet...a nice walk!
My recovery was a breeze and I wish the same for you. My best advise to you.....don't do too much at first. It's tempting (and we've al done it), but let your body heal.
Hey Sheila...It\'s Mari. Sorry it has been awhile since you emailed me. I read your blog about how you are now massaging HVR patients. That is awesome!! ...Read more
Hey Sheila...It\'s Mari. Sorry it has been awhile since you emailed me. I read your blog about how you are now massaging HVR patients. That is awesome!! I certainly could have used that during recovery. Yes, our one year anniversary has come. What an amazing marker in our lives. Have you already gotten together with other patients from our blog site? I hope not. I just finished my work as a teacher and got back from vacation with my family. Now summer can begin. I am actually trying to figure out what my next steps will be. A year of healing and a year of change.
I just had my heart rate checked yesterday as I went to the doctor for something simple . Anyway, resting HR was 72. I couldn\'t believe it! No wonder I feel so good. I started running again and feel great! I got busy there for awhile but am now back into it.
Anyway, Sheila...look forward to talking with you
Mari :)
Follow Your Heart
Hey lady. So glad you got to share the good news !
When we do get to meet im getting a massage !
Keep me posted on dvb & the reunion
Hugs & best
Nancy. ...Read more
Hey lady. So glad you got to share the good news !
When we do get to meet im getting a massage !
Keep me posted on dvb & the reunion
Hugs & best
Nancy. St louis. Avr 2-9-12
Sheila Garrison Anytime with the massage. It will be my pleasure.
I am thrilled not only for your job. but that more patients will get a massage instead of a pain pill. My friend came in and massaged my back and neck and ...Read more
I am thrilled not only for your job. but that more patients will get a massage instead of a pain pill. My friend came in and massaged my back and neck and for two days I had NO PAIN. It is go good that the doctors are finally getting it.
I had very little pain meds b/c I had massages, mind jouneys and oils to pull me through.
Thanks for sharing
Angela
Sheila Garrison A big thanks to your friend who gave you the massage after your surgery. How soon did she give it to ... Read more
Sheila Garrison A big thanks to your friend who gave you the massage after your surgery. How soon did she give it to you?
It's starting to catch on here on the west coast. It's been used as a form of pain-relief for quite awhile in the mid-west & east coast area. So far, the doctor's are getting onboard with it.
Congratulations Sheila!!! what a blessing! god is so awesome in the way he uses our experiences to help others. I praise God that he chose you for this position. ...Read more
Congratulations Sheila!!! what a blessing! god is so awesome in the way he uses our experiences to help others. I praise God that he chose you for this position. Blessings!
xoxo
Adrianne
Shelia,
Just read your journal, what an inspiring story, I\'m scheduled for AVR on June 11th, it good to hear that it does get better, how\'s the blood thinners, ...Read more
Shelia,
Just read your journal, what an inspiring story, I\'m scheduled for AVR on June 11th, it good to hear that it does get better, how\'s the blood thinners, I will too have to take it, so I\'m a little concerned about that. Take care and keep posting for us pre -surgery folks.
Donald Lee
Sheila Garrison I posted on your site. Please continue to keep us updated on your journey.
I would be insulted I\'d you didn\'t come visit if you are in st Louis ! Books are on
Www.skillpads.com
Some yes are on amazon
Pls let me know if your ...Read more
I would be insulted I\'d you didn\'t come visit if you are in st Louis ! Books are on
Www.skillpads.com
Some yes are on amazon
Pls let me know if your planning a st Louis trip. !
Nancy
Ha ha. Well. I\'ve written 7 books. But none are poems Will look into that. Thx !!
Thanks for your great support. When next in apple valley I\'ll ...Read more
Ha ha. Well. I\'ve written 7 books. But none are poems Will look into that. Thx !!
Thanks for your great support. When next in apple valley I\'ll look u up. ( your pretty safe ! ). :).
Nancy. St Louis.
Sheila Garrison So, when I'm in St. Louis visiting my cousins, I can come visit you???
Hi. I\'m on your journal last nov 20. ( thx for saving ).
I cleared mine out a few times.
Bottom line. Still going good.
Talk soon. Nancy. St Louis. ...Read more
Hi. I\'m on your journal last nov 20. ( thx for saving ).
I cleared mine out a few times.
Bottom line. Still going good.
Talk soon. Nancy. St Louis.
Sheila. Thx for your neat post. If you recall ( tho I doubt it). You were the very first person I had gotten in touch with last fall - before my procedure ...Read more
Sheila. Thx for your neat post. If you recall ( tho I doubt it). You were the very first person I had gotten in touch with last fall - before my procedure 2-9-12. Mainly due to the same reason. I enjoyed your posts
Guess fun people find fun people seems that way. For some reason you were doing something ( don\'t recall exactly what ) & we didn\'t get to connect.
All is good tho !
I have one more perm to do for chuck h. Them ill \" retire\". LOL.
I\'m 5 weeks out & feeling great. It\'s been a trip !
Thx for YOUR positive spin on it all as well.
Do stay in touch
Nancy@telephonedoctor.com
Best to you. Nanc. 2-9-12. AVR. . D O N E ST LOUIS
Sheila Garrison After I sent this, I was looking back over my journal and remembered you from last year.
Hey Sheila, Eight days post-op and feeling much better. I had an ON-X mechanical valve used to replace my aortic valve. Take care and God bless
Robert Hartner ...Read more
Hey Sheila, Eight days post-op and feeling much better. I had an ON-X mechanical valve used to replace my aortic valve. Take care and God bless
Robert Hartner
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