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1937 days ago

Fay Kozas posted a note for Sue that says:

Hi Sue, so glad that you are on the road to recovery. And thank you for sharing that photo. It is so peaceful, it helps me to unwind just by looking at it. ...Read more

Hi Sue, so glad that you are on the road to recovery. And thank you for sharing that photo. It is so peaceful, it helps me to unwind just by looking at it. Have a wonderful, healthy year!

Sue Waterworthgot a new guestbook post

2074 days ago

Vivien Appleby posted a note for Sue that says:

An added comment to the aortic stenosis/ bicuspid diagnosis. I was informed during an antenatal visit over 40 years ago with doctor using stethoscope only that ...Read more

An added comment to the aortic stenosis/ bicuspid diagnosis. I was informed during an antenatal visit over 40 years ago with doctor using stethoscope only that I had a bicuspid aortic valve. 12 years ago another doctor decided that would be appropriate be under the umbrella of the Cardiac Department of the local hospital. At this point my heart was checked by cardiologists with echo measurements. Two yearly, yearly and finally six monthly, with cardiologists including the head of Dept/ professor of the teaching hospital still were in agreement that it was bicuspid. Post surgery I learnt that it was not Bicuspid but that two leaflets had calcified!

Sue Waterworth Thanks Vivien. Yes, that's what I'm thinking, but don't suppose I'll ever know for sure.

Sue Waterworthgot a new guestbook post

2085 days ago

Vivien posted a note for Sue that says:

Hi Sue, Greetings from across The Ditch - Dunedin, New Zealand. Tried sending you a message just prior to your surgery but it didn’t work?? Try again. I’m ...Read more

Hi Sue, Greetings from across The Ditch - Dunedin, New Zealand. Tried sending you a message just prior to your surgery but it didn’t work?? Try again. I’m now almost six months post surgery. We are similar age and attitude. Would like to be in touch. Vivien

Sue Waterworth Hi Vivien.
Just next door really! My email is suewwaterworth1@gmail.com if you'd like to email. Sue

Sue Waterworthgot a new guestbook post

2087 days ago

Diane Maher reacted to this

Steven Methot posted a note for Sue that says:

Sue, how's the recovery coming along? I hope that the winter chills haven't gotten you down.

Sue Waterworth Thanks Steven. I'm surviving Winter - today is forecast to be 17 = 62F. Unseasonably warm for mid win ... Read more

Sue Waterworth Thanks Steven. I'm surviving Winter - today is forecast to be 17 = 62F. Unseasonably warm for mid winter. And there's been lots of sun, which even when cold, helps make it seem warm. I've just written another post that you'll probably see pop up soon on the recovery. It's going well, I'm pleased to say.

Steven Methot I'm happy to hear that. We're celsius too here, and it is forecast to break record temperatures over ... Read more

Steven Methot I'm happy to hear that. We're celsius too here, and it is forecast to break record temperatures over the coming days (37!) with poor air quality due to smoke from forest fires. I almost wish I was back in hospital with air conditioning!

Sue Waterworthgot a new guestbook post

2087 days ago

Diane Maher posted a note for Sue that says:

Hi Sue...your post on Steven’s Journal about your recovery is very impressive...and encouraging! Only 3 1/2 weeks and you are catching the bus to cardiac ...Read more

Hi Sue...your post on Steven’s Journal about your recovery is very impressive...and encouraging! Only 3 1/2 weeks and you are catching the bus to cardiac rehab for an hour of light exercise? I wanted to ask if you had any comments about your surgery that perhaps you wished you had been aware of previously during your hospital stay...or any general comments you might want to pass along to those of us expecting surgery in the near future.

Sue Waterworth Hi Diane. Just read your posts and loved them. That sense of humour is one of the truly important thi ... Read more

Sue Waterworth Hi Diane. Just read your posts and loved them. That sense of humour is one of the truly important things to take with you; it'll help you, and the surgeon and staff will love it and respond to it too. And the same goes for 'strong' language - it helps.

Know that you'll be asleep when they put all those lines and things in for the surgery, so you shouldn't feel a thing, small veins or not. Afterwards, I had blood taken every day till I thought I must be exsanguinated or at least anemic, so you might want to ask if they can leave a cannula in for that.

In a few short weeks, you'll be where I am now, with the worst behind you. Keep us informed when you feel like it, but do EVERYTHING at your pace.

Sue Waterworthgot a new guestbook post

2096 days ago

Jennifer John reacted to this

Diane Maher posted a note for Sue that says:

Awesome news about your surgery and recovery so far❣️ I wonder if it is by intention that your journal posting is not showing up on the news feed? I ...Read more

Awesome news about your surgery and recovery so far❣️ I wonder if it is by intention that your journal posting is not showing up on the news feed? I think it is such an encouraging update for the news feed for all of us following in your footsteps. If you do want it to appear, just go into your privacy setting and make the necessary change. How is the weather your way? A former colleague of my husband’s in Canberra was writing that it is very chilly there....down to -3 Wednesday. Best wishes for a continued smooth recovery❣️

Sue Waterworth Thanks Diane. Think I've made the right change tomy settings.
It's quite 'warm' this morning in Hoba ... Read more

Sue Waterworth Thanks Diane. Think I've made the right change tomy settings.
It's quite 'warm' this morning in Hobart...already 8.4c at 9am!!!

Jennifer John Sue, so glad to see you're doing well. And I love that you're from Tasmania, so I can say I actually ... Read more

Jennifer John Sue, so glad to see you're doing well. And I love that you're from Tasmania, so I can say I actually "know" someone in Tasmania!

Sue Waterworth Apart from the Tasmanian Devil???? Just read your great cardio rehab post; seems there's more in stor ... Read more

Sue Waterworth Apart from the Tasmanian Devil???? Just read your great cardio rehab post; seems there's more in store for me. Better improve on that stroll to the letterbox before it's my turn to hit the treadmill! Today, it's chilly, and I'd prefer to just go back to bed, and veg out.

Sue Waterworthgot a new guestbook post

2106 days ago

C Ashes posted a note for Sue that says:

How are you Sue? Feel free to email me, I can get it on my phone while I’m in hospital. If u have a mobile I can msg you my email addy.... I can imagine ...Read more

How are you Sue? Feel free to email me, I can get it on my phone while I’m in hospital. If u have a mobile I can msg you my email addy.... I can imagine you’ve been thru an awful lot , think I’m sharing similar situation. It’s a very difficult time & hope you don’t feel alone over there in Tassie. 👋 Corinna

Sue Waterworth Thanks so much Corinna. I didn't access the internet in hospital, so am really out of date. Hope you ... Read more

Sue Waterworth Thanks so much Corinna. I didn't access the internet in hospital, so am really out of date. Hope you are feeling as good as I am.....all things considered. My progress has been all UP, and, now home, I feel well and very relieved, even though still somewhat restricted and a bit sore. Best wishes. Sue

Sue Waterworthgot a new guestbook post

2110 days ago

Bill Gillam posted a note for Sue that says:

Best wishes for tomorrow!

Sue Waterworth Thanks so much Bill. Clearly your wishes were well-directed, because everything went very well. Came ... Read more

Sue Waterworth Thanks so much Bill. Clearly your wishes were well-directed, because everything went very well. Came home yesterday, and am feeling not all bad. Sue

Bill Gillam Great news!

Sue Waterworthgot a new guestbook post

2110 days ago

Diane Maher posted a note for Sue that says:

Hi Sue....well the time in Hobart tells me the worst is behind you. Here’s to a smooth recovery ahead❤️

Sue Waterworth Thank you Diane. By now, the worse certainly seems behind me, and I'm looking forward to getting out ... Read more

Sue Waterworth Thank you Diane. By now, the worse certainly seems behind me, and I'm looking forward to getting out and slowly slotting back into normal life.

Sue Waterworthgot a new guestbook post

2111 days ago

Susan Lynn posted a note for Sue that says:

Thinking of you, Sue! Sending you positive thoughts and prayers! We'll be awaiting your good news!

Sue Waterworth Better late than never, they say! Thanks so much for those positive thoughts and prayers Susan. They ... Read more

Sue Waterworth Better late than never, they say! Thanks so much for those positive thoughts and prayers Susan. They worked, because here I am at home, feeling great - comparatively, that is. But much much better than I'd imagined I would at this stage now 2 weeks post-op.