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Lisa Coombeposted a photo

1 day ago

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My cat wanted to lay on my chest so she came up on the pillow but wasn’t to sure

Marie Myers Looks like an attentive little nurse...

Peter Linn I think animals”know” things. Glad to see you home!

Rose Madura Animals DO know things.

Lisa Coombe She knows, she’s has been on my bed most of the night so far

Cheryl Mann She just wants mama to feel better… so do we. :)

Dave Raynor I agree with the "animals' thing. My cat was well aware something was up. I also feel our cat Bongo helped me heal better. He was there for me and he made me ... Read more

Dave Raynor I agree with the "animals' thing. My cat was well aware something was up. I also feel our cat Bongo helped me heal better. He was there for me and he made me feel looked after. Of course my wife Kathy gets first kudos...but Bongo gets second...

Lisa Coombe My friend that looked after her while we were away said she knew we were coming back, she goes out side during the day and normally doesn’t stay but Saturday ... Read more

Lisa Coombe My friend that looked after her while we were away said she knew we were coming back, she goes out side during the day and normally doesn’t stay but Saturday she was around the house all day, she has been on my bed all night as well

Lisa Coombeposted a photo

3 days ago

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Leaving the city to head home, what a wonderful day

Susan Lynn Yay! Safe travels!!! ❤

Lisa Coombe Just got home after a long day

Lynn Loudermilk Stay safe!

Lisa Coombe I’m even in my bed, I have my wedge pillow and 2 others which feels alright. Will see how my night goes
Thank all for helping through this journey, I know ... Read more

Lisa Coombe I’m even in my bed, I have my wedge pillow and 2 others which feels alright. Will see how my night goes
Thank all for helping through this journey, I know I have a long way to but your support have been wonderful

Deena Elani No place like home!

Adam Pick Fantastic!!! Congrats Lisa!!!

Lisa Coombe Didn’t sleep in my bed, felt to uncomfortable so in the recliner I went, felt so disappointed because all I wanted was to sleep in my bed again

Lynn Loudermilk Lisa the first 4 nights I slept in the recliner and maybe 3 time after that. And now I have removed my wedge for the first time in over 3 years. It is amazing ... Read more

Lynn Loudermilk Lisa the first 4 nights I slept in the recliner and maybe 3 time after that. And now I have removed my wedge for the first time in over 3 years. It is amazing to lay flat in bed again. Don't be hard on yourself , sleeping in bed will happen.

Lisa Coombe Some of the taller buildings you can see in this picture my dad worked on back in the 80’s

Lisa Coombeposted a photo

4 days ago

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Was amazed to get this photo of my heart

Marie Myers Great picture!

Lisa Coombe They did a 4 second video, I took a screes shot to get the picture

Lisa Coombe This is actually up side down, only just noticed because I have a tattoo on my chest and it’s in the bottom corner

Dave Raynor WOW!!!

Susan Lynn Totally cool! 🫀

Deena Elani Second Dave's WOW!

Lisa Coombe The video is impressive as well, it was beating, would have been just after I was opened up

Tracy Fallu Wow

Lisa Coombeposted a photo

9 days ago

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Will be out of hospital tomorrow, it’s been a long week

Peter Linn I wish you the very best!!

Marie Myers You will actually be able to sleep and rest better once you get home. Hang in there! The first 2 weeks are the hardest, then things will prove day by day.

Else Reed Your incision looks great. Ask if they can cluster your visits during the night, so you will get some sleep. Wishing you the best! The worst is behind you!

Lynn Loudermilk I agree with Else, your incision looks great. I also agree first 2 weeks are the hardest.

Lisa Coombe Not fully home though, have to stay in the city for another week at least

Deena Elani You sure have had a long week! But you did it. Long journey. Hope you got the photo for your son. Every day you will get stronger. Ditto Marie and Lynn. ... Read more

Deena Elani You sure have had a long week! But you did it. Long journey. Hope you got the photo for your son. Every day you will get stronger. Ditto Marie and Lynn. The first two weeks are the most challenging, your confidence and strength grows every day. It's OVER. Just remember that!!!

Cameron Peek When I moved from the hospital to the hotel it was amazing how much better I slept. Glad you are progressing along.

Lisa Coombe Deena, they did a video for us, I don’t have it yet but it was done

Cheryl Mann Hang in there Lisa! I am sure you will sleep better at the hotel and just think how glorious it will feel to finally be home soon! One day at a time. You’re doing great.

Dave Raynor That looks about like mine!

Dave Raynor If you don't mind...may I ask what type of replacement aortic valve you had put in?

Lisa Coombe I had a 25mm st judes mechanical valve

Lisa Coombeposted a photo

11 days ago

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Doing great, just need to get my INR up into range, it’s currently 1.1

Frank Giovanniello Speedy recovery Lisa. See, all that worrying. Too much time waiting. God be with you.

Lisa Coombe Almost fell over today, hurt a little but I’m ok. Did my stairs test with no problems so looking good to getting out tomorrow

Lynn Loudermilk Great job Lisa. Except for the almost falling over. I was unsteady for about a week after I got home then things really improved.

Dave Raynor I had to get my INR up to 2.5. Took a month or so but I go there. In fact I over did it last month and it got up to 4.8. Got it back to 2.2 this week. It is a juggling act no doubt.

Lisa Coombeposted a photo

13 days ago

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Just after surgery

Else Reed They will get rid of hoses and ports fast. Get better soon, Lisa.

Lisa Coombe I’m 3 days post op and feeling good so far

Lisa Coombeposted a photo

14 days ago

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Made it through,now onto recovery

Marie Myers You made it, congratulations!!

Lynn Loudermilk You look good. You got this!

Deena Elani Lisa, you made it through the hardest parts; give yourself one more day to feel that much better. Recovery-- bring it on!

Susan Lynn You did it! Welcome to recovery! ❤

Michael Morrison Woohoo! Way to go Lisa...let the journey begin!

Adam Pick Welcome to the "other side" Lisa!!! Congrats!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Mike Dotson The look of relief. You did it!

Lisa Coombe I’m doing well pain wise, had a slight drop in bp when they got me up yesterday but Was ok the second time

Ana Brusso Welcome to recovery Lisa. Continued good health and God bless you

Paula Romero Congrats Lisa - 💜💜

John Mohr Congrats!

Lisa Coombeposted a photo

15 days ago

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4:30 in the morning (Australia time) it’s surgery day and I got this, everything is done and I’m ready

Marie Myers Sweet dreams, and see you on the recovery side!

Deena Elani Finally… to a healthier you. Godspeed, Lisa. You totally have this!!!

Susan Lynn Thinking of you, Lisa! ❤

Rose Madura Please keep us posted from the recovery side.

Ana Brusso Keeping you in prayer. God bless you

Patsy Stewart Thought about you several times today. Praying that everything went well. ~❤️

Lisa Coombeposted a photo

19 days ago

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All set for today’s appointment, at the airport ready to go

Marie Myers Best wishes for a smooth journey through surgery and recovery!

Patsy Stewart Safe travels and prayers for you as you prepare for your surgery. ‘You got this!’~❤️

Deena Elani Yes!! We are all rooting for you, Lisa. You sooo got this!

Lisa Coombe 2 dr and 2 nurses I have to see today, got here early but that’s ok

Lisa Coombe Followed by bloods and a chest x ray, just need a lung function test that they are going to try do tomorrow

Lisa Coombeposted a photo

23 days ago

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I was on this plane, it was the day I went to see my surgeon and my partner took a video as the plane took off

Marie Myers Pretty colors!

Deena Elani Beautiful sunrise, nice pic. Hopeful for a bright emerging day. -as it was!

Lisa Coombeposted a photo

33 days ago

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Saw this in a clothing shop today and just had to get it

Deena Elani Totally perfect for you, Lisa. The universe is sending you a wonderful message!

Cheryl Mann Yes!

Susan Lynn It's a sign!!! ❤

Lisa Coombe Wearing it for both appointments

Lisa Coombeposted a photo

35 days ago

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5:46 am and I’m ready for my day, have a video question from my son for the surgeon, I’m just hoping for a good day

Susan Lynn We're thinking of you, Lisa! Please keep us posted! ❤

Deena Elani Finally, great!! Godspeed.

Lisa Coombe Surgery is in 2 weeks

Lynn Loudermilk Lisa...Prayers!

Deena Elani Yay! Congrats, Lisa on standing up for YOU. Hope that the surgeon or cardiologist will give you meds or at least specific instructions on how to care for ... Read more

Deena Elani Yay! Congrats, Lisa on standing up for YOU. Hope that the surgeon or cardiologist will give you meds or at least specific instructions on how to care for yourself during the next two weeks, so that walking is not so difficult.

Lisa Coombe I’m seeing my gp on Wednesday so he will be happy to know I do have a date for surgery

Lisa Coombeposted a photo

37 days ago

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For the last 2 nights I have been sleeping on this wedge pillow for my breathing, I have been struggling this week but I did what was needed

Deena Elani Lisa, hang in there. Relax as much as you can. In how many days do you see the surgeon?

Lisa Coombe Tuesday morning at 10:30, flight leaves 6:30 in the morning so I will be at the hospital appointment early

Cheryl Mann How long is your flight?

Lisa Coombe Just over an hour

Lisa Coombe Better then a 5 hr drive

Deena Elani Almost there, Lisa.

Lisa Coombeposted a photo

89 days ago

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It’s morning in Australia, I’m at the airport waiting and my plane has just landed

David Smith Yep my onx ticks as well. It actually puts me to sleep at night. Best wishes and stay strong!

Susan Lynn Great photo! Safe travels, Lisa!

Lisa Coombe That was such a lone exhausting day, with in 6 months I will have my surgery

Lisa Coombeposted a photo

109 days ago

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Finally worked out how to track my walk, I do this 5 days a week

Lisa Coombeposted a photo

112 days ago

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In Western Australia we haven’t needed to wear a mask much, but we have to when going into the airports and on the plane so I just got an iron on heart for my mask and although I really don’t like the idea of having to wear it I will do it in style

Ana Brusso It never hurts to be cautious. Love the mask. Let us know of your visit there and what surgeon said. Be well and careful and God bless you

Lisa Coombeposted a photo

160 days ago

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Little view of a beautiful Aussie summer’s day it’s 22°c which is 72°F if you were wondering the difference

Frank Giovanniello Beautiful

Lisa Coombe This was my daily walk for today, wasn’t a flat surface though

Marie Myers Nice!

Elyse Sherman Lisa, that is an amazing view!

Lisa Coombe This spot is perfect for whale watching when they are around

Rose Madura Very nice!

Ana Brusso Very beautiful, thank you for sharing

Lisa Coombe The beach is called Middleton beach

Lisa Coombeposted a photo

162 days ago

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I took this photo 6 months ago before I knew there was a problem with my heart, a few hrs later I was seeing my dr for what we thought was asthma, we were so wrong on that one

Marie Myers Everything can change in the blink of an eye! Hang in there...

Lisa Coombeposted a photo

164 days ago

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Out for a walk, this is all I’m allowed in the way of exercise

Elyse Sherman Good morning, Lisa! It looks like a beautiful walk, we all need to enjoy what we can, I know.

Rose Madura When I was awaiting surgery, I was told to only walk flat surfaces, no hills. It was that bad. My cardiologist recommended only walking at the grocery store. ... Read more

Rose Madura When I was awaiting surgery, I was told to only walk flat surfaces, no hills. It was that bad. My cardiologist recommended only walking at the grocery store. Be thankful you can walk outdoors. It looks like a nice place to walk.

Lisa Coombe I can only walk on flat surfaces, there are a few around that I can go to although I don’t always stick to what I’m told and go up a little incline or get ... Read more

Lisa Coombe I can only walk on flat surfaces, there are a few around that I can go to although I don’t always stick to what I’m told and go up a little incline or get tempted with stairs. I love where I live, it’s a beautiful beach town that doesn’t get to hot

Steven Methot Okay, but you're out! Let's hope the surgeon calls on Monday.

Lisa Coombe Not counting on anyone calling tomorrow really, I have a child free day which is needed since it’s another 4 weeks before our new school year starts

Frank Giovanniello Lisa, slow and steady. Don't rush your self. All the best.

Lisa Coombe I don’t walk as fast or as far as I use to, before I even knew anything was wrong with my heart I did 512 stairs each way and that took me almost an hour ... Read more

Lisa Coombe I don’t walk as fast or as far as I use to, before I even knew anything was wrong with my heart I did 512 stairs each way and that took me almost an hour to do, I plan on doing it again after I have had surgery and recovered

Lisa Coombe Did the same walk today, another 2 laps today

Steven Methot Lisa, I think the goal at the moment is not to get to where you were or where you think you should be, it is to be as active as you can while retaining your ... Read more

Steven Methot Lisa, I think the goal at the moment is not to get to where you were or where you think you should be, it is to be as active as you can while retaining your ability to function. 2 laps today is 2 laps more than sitting at home would have got you.

Steven Methot Oh, and you're someone I admire greatly. Hold on!

Lisa Coombe Thanks Steven, I have struggled with how this feels and just going for this walk is helping with those feelings. My end result with be a new valve and a fitter ... Read more

Lisa Coombe Thanks Steven, I have struggled with how this feels and just going for this walk is helping with those feelings. My end result with be a new valve and a fitter me, I have Ben over weight most of my life and since being diagnosed I have lost 23kg I want to loose another 30kg at least to get into a healthy range

Steven Methot It is weird to be online and see another person who uses kg. I too have lost about 20 kg in the last year and I'd like to lose another 5 or so.

Lisa Coombe I’m an Aussie, we use kg here

Lisa Coombe Can see the difference in my face, I put a pic up from 6 months ago this morning

Lisa Coombe Steven, no call today, did sent an email to cardiology office asking for something, no response yet