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3780 days ago

Penny Prichard posted a note for Terri that says:

Just writing you. Hope everything going ok.

Terri Grimes Hi Penny, things are finally better. I'm posting a journal about it tonight, but I ended up being all ... Read more

Terri Grimes Hi Penny, things are finally better. I'm posting a journal about it tonight, but I ended up being allergic to one of the IV drugs they were trying to treat my endocarditis with. Things got pretty bad for a while. How are you though! You've had quite a journey yourself. Hope your feeling better!

Terri Grimesgot a new guestbook post

3792 days ago

Jackie posted a note for Terri that says:

Terri, Please know that many prayers are going out for you. It isn't fair that you have to go through all these medical complications. Try to keep a positive ...Read more

Terri, Please know that many prayers are going out for you. It isn't fair that you have to go through all these medical complications. Try to keep a positive outlook. You will have a "normal" life soon! Sending hugs to you from Michigan.😊

Elaine Foster I am so sorry you are having these complications. It is a good warning to all of us, that just becau ... Read more

Elaine Foster I am so sorry you are having these complications. It is a good warning to all of us, that just because we have come thru heart valve surgery and feel we have been "fixed", that for the rest of our lives we have to be pro-active and listen to our bodies. You will be in my prayers, I hope this treatment gets easier for you.

Greg Milis Complicatios will be past . god will help to pass all this as he helped me . pray for you

Terri Grimes Thanks Elaine and Greg!

Terri Grimes Thanks Jackie! Prayers are very appreciated and needed right now. I miss "normal" life. 😉 I hope t ... Read more

Terri Grimes Thanks Jackie! Prayers are very appreciated and needed right now. I miss "normal" life. 😉 I hope these six weeks fly by so I can get back to normal.

Terri

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3792 days ago

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Robin Szymanski posted a note for Terri that says:

Wow Terri! What a wild ride you have been on! Thank you for your openness in sharing. Things like this are a good lesson for all of us to remember. Even though ...Read more

Wow Terri! What a wild ride you have been on! Thank you for your openness in sharing. Things like this are a good lesson for all of us to remember. Even though our hearts have been fixed, they are still very vaunerable our hearts are. I am so sorry that this happened to you, and will now be praying for you by name, that you quickly get over all of this. Your heart sister, Robin

Terri Grimes Thanks Robin! I thought I was home free with my heart valve. I was taking the Coumadin as directed. T ... Read more

Terri Grimes Thanks Robin! I thought I was home free with my heart valve. I was taking the Coumadin as directed. This really hit me out of the blue. A real wake up call.

Thanks for your prayers, they are so very appreciated!

Terri

Terri Grimesgot a new guestbook post

3792 days ago

STEVEN A HUSTED posted a note for Terri that says:

SO SORRY TO HEAR OF ALL YOUR TROUBLES WOW TO HAVE SO MUCH GO WRONG IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME BUT THE LORD WAS LOOKING OUT FOR YOU AND HAS BROUGHT YOU THROUGH ...Read more

SO SORRY TO HEAR OF ALL YOUR TROUBLES WOW TO HAVE SO MUCH GO WRONG IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME BUT THE LORD WAS LOOKING OUT FOR YOU AND HAS BROUGHT YOU THROUGH IT SO FAR YOU WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS FOR ALL YOUR MEDICAL PROBLEMS OUR LORD CAN DO THE IMPOSSIBLE YOU HAVE ALREADY SEEN THAT THANK YOU JESUS YOUR HEART BROTHER STEVE (POPEYE)

Terri Grimes Thanks Steve. I know there is no way I made it this far without God having my back. I hope and pray t ... Read more

Terri Grimes Thanks Steve. I know there is no way I made it this far without God having my back. I hope and pray these six weeks of home IV Meds goes by fast. I hope all is well with you!

Terri

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3858 days ago

Steven A Husted posted a note for Terri that says:

HI TERRI YES I HAVE PROBABLY RODE BY THAT HOUSE MANY TIMES I LIVE VERY CLOSE TO SALISBURY AT THE CORNER OF DAGSBORO RD AND ZION RD ON HIDEAWAY DR MOST PEOPLE ...Read more

HI TERRI YES I HAVE PROBABLY RODE BY THAT HOUSE MANY TIMES I LIVE VERY CLOSE TO SALISBURY AT THE CORNER OF DAGSBORO RD AND ZION RD ON HIDEAWAY DR MOST PEOPLE THINK IT IS SALISBURY BUT IT IS STILL PARSONSBURG YES I CAME OUT OF THE NAVY IN 1970 AND STARTED WORK AT OLIPHANT CHEVROLET AND WORKED THERE ABOUT 9 YEARS THEN I WORKED AT THE POST OFFICE IN SALISBURY FOR 25 YEARS AND RETIRED 11 YEARS AGO I GUESS YOU COULD SAY I AM A CARE GIVER I TOOK CARE OF DAD UNTILL HE PASSED THEN MOM TILL SHE PASSED AND THEN MY BROTHER TILL I COULD NOT TAKE CARE OF HIM ANY LONGER AND HE IS IN SALISBURY NURSING HOME IT GETS LONESOME SOMETIMES BUT I HAVE CO-WORKERS AND MY COUSIN JACK WHO KEEP ME COMPANY THANK GOD FOR THE DOCTORS AND STAFF THAT HELP MAKE OUR LIVES A LITTLE BETTER WITH OPEN HEART SURGERY I WILL REMEMBER YOU IN MY PRAYERS YOUR HEART BROTHER STEVE (POPEYE)

Terri Grimesgot a new guestbook post

3862 days ago

Steven A Husted posted a note for Terri that says:

HELLO TERRI I AM SO GLAD TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE FROM THE ESATERN SHORE OF MARYLAND I HAVE LIVED IN 16 DIFFERENT STATES BUT THE LAST 35 YEARS AROUND SALISBURY ...Read more

HELLO TERRI I AM SO GLAD TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE FROM THE ESATERN SHORE OF MARYLAND I HAVE LIVED IN 16 DIFFERENT STATES BUT THE LAST 35 YEARS AROUND SALISBURY MD I LIVE IN PARSONSBURG NOW AND FRUITLAND FOR AWHILE AND WORKED 25 YEARS FOR THE POST OFFICE IN SALISBURY MD AND 10 YEARS FOR OLIPHANT CHEVROLET I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR MEDICLE PROBLEMS I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS I AM ALSO GLAD TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE WHO IS 3 YEARS OUT OF COURSE YOU WOULD BE A LITTLE DIFFERENT THAN ME BECAUSE I HAVE A BOVINE VALVE I CHOSE A BOVINE VALVE BECAUSE OF THE NEGATIVE PROBLEMS WITH THE MECH. VALVE AND NOW THAT I HAVE HAD OHS I DONT THINK A REDO WILL BE THAT BAD IF I SHOULD EVER NEED ONE SO HAPPY TO HEAR FROM YOU MY SURGERY WAS DONE AT PRMC IT IS THE OLD PGH YOU LOOK A LOT YOUNGER THAN ME I HOPE AND PRAY OUR DEAR HEAVENLY FATHER WILL SEE YOU THRU ALL YOUR HEALTH PROBLEMS AND HEAL YOUR BODY IN JESUS NAME I PRAY AMEN YOUR HEART BROTHER STEVE (POPEYE)

Terri Grimes I remember Oliphant well. Car shopped there more than once. I almost went with a tissue valve but the ... Read more

Terri Grimes I remember Oliphant well. Car shopped there more than once. I almost went with a tissue valve but the night before my surgery my heart surgeon called and discussed my fears about the mechanical valve. I didn't want to hear a clicking sound every time my heart beat. And I didn't want to depend on blood thinners. In the long run I'm glad I went with the mechanical. And I've only heard my valve click once. And that was when I stuck a digital voice recorder in my bra for a minute while my hands were busy. Still not fond of taking Coumadin, but I can live with it.

My husband was interested hearing you live in Parsonsburg. He grew up in a white farmhouse on Old Ocean City Road in Parsonsburg.

It was so nice hearing from you.

Terri

Terri Grimesgot a new guestbook post

4977 days ago

Hi Terri, Myhusband (66 yrs) had Aortic Stenosis and had replacement of aortic valve and mitral valve repair last Dec 24. He fainted 3 times and the first one ...Read more

Hi Terri, Myhusband (66 yrs) had Aortic Stenosis and had replacement of aortic valve and mitral valve repair last Dec 24. He fainted 3 times and the first one about 6 months ago and postponed the angiogram till he had breathing difficulty. He is now recuperating at home and has not experience any pain at all. He spent 19 days at the hospital since he had this internal bleeding in his stomach that the doctors had to stop. By Feb 1 his cardio doctor prescribed 75 mg Plavix which is making me worry about another internal bleeding. What do you think ? Thanks for posting your journal. From Mother of 3

Terri Grimesgot a new guestbook post

5006 days ago

Hope you recover quickly from all of this. Doesn\'t it make you cross when you expect so much more from the medical profession. Everyone was so careful not ...Read more

Hope you recover quickly from all of this. Doesn\'t it make you cross when you expect so much more from the medical profession. Everyone was so careful not to touch my scar until I had to go back into emergency in week three. The doctor on call touched my scar with her ungloved hand all the way down. I just remember thinking, \"Has my scar healed over!\" - Especially when I\'d only come the physiotherapist the day before and see was so very cautious. I was more fortunate than you - nothing happened but it amazes me that they can be so careless. Rosemary Sutherland

Terri Grimesgot a new guestbook post

5007 days ago

Hey Terri, I\'m Brenda and read your story and some of your diary...Honey you have been through all kinds of horrendous happenings...I am so sorry you had a ...Read more

Hey Terri, I\'m Brenda and read your story and some of your diary...Honey you have been through all kinds of horrendous happenings...I am so sorry you had a bad HHN but things finally got better thank God you came through it well given the obstacles you endured...Keep on ticking and take one day at a time..I have DX of bicuspid aortic stenosis and aortic anurysm. I am scheduled Jan 10th for valve replacement and repair to the aortic root. By the grace of God I have made it 56 yrs and hope and pray to make it for many more. My thoughts and prayers are with you also Terri.

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5008 days ago

Merry Christmas Terri! You are one strong brave woman! -- DVB

Terri Grimesgot a new guestbook post

5033 days ago

Your hubby deserves a medal for bravery. I\'m not sure mine could do it. Glad to see you\'re getting better home health care. Happy Thanksgiving. Jan in ...Read more

Your hubby deserves a medal for bravery. I\'m not sure mine could do it. Glad to see you\'re getting better home health care. Happy Thanksgiving. Jan in Statesville

Terri Grimes I agree Jan, he definately deserves a medal! OMG! That gives me an idea!!! I think I'll make a medal ... Read more

Terri Grimes I agree Jan, he definately deserves a medal! OMG! That gives me an idea!!! I think I'll make a medal for him for Christmas. Something silly like wrap gauze around a bottle and mount it on a plaque or mount a roll of gauze on a wooden plaque. The ideas are popping! Maybe do up a certificate on the PC to go with it for male home health nurse of the year. Thanks for the idea!

I hope you have a happy Thanksgiving too. You're in my thoughts and prayers Jan.

Terri

Terri Grimesgot a new guestbook post

5039 days ago

Glad you are home and have a better home health care nurse. Hang in there. Hugs. Jan in Statesville

Terri Grimesgot a new guestbook post

5040 days ago

Glad to hear that you are doing much better. I know how difficult and stressful it is to deal with the doctors and the pain and the frustration. I think we ...Read more

Glad to hear that you are doing much better. I know how difficult and stressful it is to deal with the doctors and the pain and the frustration. I think we all do. But its a very emotional experience. The iv pains were also something I experienced. They were giving me lipid enzymes(this pure white fluid stuff) through a normal iv and it litterally burned my veins. i remember curling up in the hospital bed just balling from the agony i wanted to rip it out so bad i finally just begged the nurse to take it out after 3 switchings to a different vien. my veins took a really long time to heal from it. THankfully though i\'m healing up a lot better and i hope the same for you :) now that youre home get lots of rest and find activities for you to do so you dont get bored!

Terri Grimes You know exactly what I was feeling then with the IV meds! I was okay until that last Tues in the hos ... Read more

Terri Grimes You know exactly what I was feeling then with the IV meds! I was okay until that last Tues in the hospital when none of the ivs would work. Then I got so depressed and cried all day. I don't want anyone to go through what you and I went through but I must say, it's a relief to talk to someone who has had similar experiences.

Best of luck to you and happy holidays!

Terri

Terri Grimesgot a new guestbook post

5040 days ago

I\'m sorry that you\'re having a bad day, actually bad week would be more like it. I hope that the rest of your healing process will be steady and uneventful. ...Read more

I\'m sorry that you\'re having a bad day, actually bad week would be more like it. I hope that the rest of your healing process will be steady and uneventful. Hugs. Jan in Statesville

Terri Grimesgot a new guestbook post

5042 days ago

Hi Terri. Glad you were on top of things and caught those infections. Sounds like you\'ve turned the corner. Every week is going to be better than the one ...Read more

Hi Terri. Glad you were on top of things and caught those infections. Sounds like you\'ve turned the corner. Every week is going to be better than the one before. Try and hook yourself up with a cardiac rehab program. It really works to get yourself moving, healing, and growing stronger. All the best to you -- DVB

Terri Grimesgot a new guestbook post

5042 days ago

Terri, I\'m happy you are finally getting the care you need (and deserve!) That home health nurse should be reported. I know it\'s not easy but try to patient ...Read more

Terri, I\'m happy you are finally getting the care you need (and deserve!) That home health nurse should be reported. I know it\'s not easy but try to patient and relax while you heal. Ricki Shine

Terri Grimesgot a new guestbook post

5043 days ago

Just read your Nov. 13th update. I\'m beyond words to describe my outrage over your poor home health care experience. E-coli, for goodness sakes. I\'m ...Read more

Just read your Nov. 13th update. I\'m beyond words to describe my outrage over your poor home health care experience. E-coli, for goodness sakes. I\'m sorry you\'re having to go through this. Hugs and prayers. Janis (Jan) Ghrairi, Statesville, NC

Terri Grimesgot a new guestbook post

5043 days ago

Terri, I hope you heal quickly and things get on track for your recovery. I\'ll check to see how your doing later in the week, when I get out of ICU. Hang ...Read more

Terri, I hope you heal quickly and things get on track for your recovery. I\'ll check to see how your doing later in the week, when I get out of ICU. Hang in there, Dan P.

Terri Grimesgot a new guestbook post

5043 days ago

Hi Terri, I am originally from Valley Station.

Terri Grimesgot a new guestbook post

5043 days ago

Hi Terri, so glad you are finally getting the proper care and humbled by your kinds words. I think you\'re due for a few of those good days. Take care... Eric ...Read more

Hi Terri, so glad you are finally getting the proper care and humbled by your kinds words. I think you\'re due for a few of those good days. Take care... Eric

Terri Grimesgot a new guestbook post

5044 days ago

Terri, I\'ve been checking this site on and off all day waiting on your update. I\'m sorry that you are having to go through this. I would definitely report ...Read more

Terri, I\'ve been checking this site on and off all day waiting on your update. I\'m sorry that you are having to go through this. I would definitely report both of those home health care nurses to the state board. They have no business being in the health care system. I\'m thankful that your doctor was able to treat the infection, and hopefully all will be well within the next week. Your experience has taught me a valuable lesson. I will NOT be afraid to speak up should I encounter something that I feel is \'not right\'. Will be thinking of and praying for your swift recovery. Hugs. Janis (Jan) Ghrairi, Statesville, NC

Terri Grimesgot a new guestbook post

5044 days ago

Terri, I\'m so happy you called your surgeon. I hope it goes well and please let us know how you are doing. Ricki Shine

Terri Grimesgot a new guestbook post

5045 days ago

Geez, Terri, you have the nurses from hell. They should be not only fired, but arrested. I am praying that the doctors and nurses will take better care of ...Read more

Geez, Terri, you have the nurses from hell. They should be not only fired, but arrested. I am praying that the doctors and nurses will take better care of you at the hospital. If you get another home nurse, I\'d have a big cast iron skillet by my side. Make sure they are NOT one of the previous ones. Thinking of and praying for you. Janis (Jan) Ghrairi, Statesville, NC

Terri Grimesgot a new guestbook post

5045 days ago

Terri, One thing I\'ve learned (and I think you know) is that you, the patient, need to take the lead in your care and YOU are the one who knows when something ...Read more

Terri, One thing I\'ve learned (and I think you know) is that you, the patient, need to take the lead in your care and YOU are the one who knows when something is wrong. Trust your instincts. Call your surgeon\'s off tomorrow (if not tonight) - they always have someone on call. OR, call your primary care physician. I had my surgery in Cleveland and live in South Carolina so when I had any issues, I worked with my PCP or my Cardiologist. I was lucky, they were both very responsive to any concerns I had. Don\'t wait to see the home nurse before calling. Listen to your gut. Call! Good luck!!! Ricki Shine

Terri Grimesgot a new guestbook post

5045 days ago

Oh and glad to hear for the most part you are starting to get back to life again! Cheers for that, you will get better and stronger as time goes on, I felt ...Read more

Oh and glad to hear for the most part you are starting to get back to life again! Cheers for that, you will get better and stronger as time goes on, I felt pretty hopeless the first month after surgery, I thought things would never get better. The improvement is subtle most the time but its real!

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