Yesterday my wonderful partner proposed and of course I said yes. We are members of SES (State Emergency Services) in Australia that’s why we are both in ...Read more
Yesterday my wonderful partner proposed and of course I said yes. We are members of SES (State Emergency Services) in Australia that’s why we are both in orange
Cheryl Mann Congratulations!!! love the orange - international color for safety. Best wishes for a long and h ... Read more
Cheryl Mann Congratulations!!! love the orange - international color for safety. Best wishes for a long and happy marriage.
Klara Čičić Wow that is such a wonderful news Lisa! I am very glad for you both! Congratulations.
Susan Lynn Yay!!! That's great news! Congratulations and best wishes to you both. They say some good things c ... Read more
Susan Lynn Yay!!! That's great news! Congratulations and best wishes to you both. They say some good things come out of our heart journeys, but you're both getting a lifetime of love and happiness out of your "meet cute" at the cardiologist's office. Wishing you all the best!
Deena Z Yay! Wishing you both many happy and healthy days ahead.
Rose Madura Wonderful news Lisa. Congratulations! Glad to hear this. You've come a long way and look how happy... Read more
Rose Madura Wonderful news Lisa. Congratulations! Glad to hear this. You've come a long way and look how happy you are now!
Ana Brusso Congratulations to both of you and thank you for your volunteer work. 🎊🎉👍
Lisa Coombe 1 week till I marry this wonderful man
Susan Lynn Yay, Lisa! So happy for both of you! We're going to want to see your wedding pictures!!!!
10 months post op and I’m feeling really good, I can now walk up inclines and most mornings do a 3km walk as the sun rises, winter is coming which I’m happy ...Read more
10 months post op and I’m feeling really good, I can now walk up inclines and most mornings do a 3km walk as the sun rises, winter is coming which I’m happy about, totally love winter
Every time I take my bra off my scar is raised, do and of you ladies on this wonderful page have the same thing? It’s still raised a little now, it’s doesn’t ...Read more
Every time I take my bra off my scar is raised, do and of you ladies on this wonderful page have the same thing? It’s still raised a little now, it’s doesn’t hurt but it’s a worry and something my partner can’t give me an answer to
Lynn Loudermilk Yes and I have been using a scar cream (silicone) and recently purchased silicone tape. It is helpin ... Read more
Lynn Loudermilk Yes and I have been using a scar cream (silicone) and recently purchased silicone tape. It is helping. Keloda Optiscar silicone tape and Murasaki silicone scar gel. Bought both on amazon.
Marie Myers Lisa, you could also get a consult from a dermatologist to see if a cortisone injection may help flat ... Read more
Marie Myers Lisa, you could also get a consult from a dermatologist to see if a cortisone injection may help flatten the scar.
Lisa Coombe It’s flat now but will be raised again soon
Civita Fahey Yes, Lisa, I agree with Marie. your scar looks like mine did and I ended up having cortisone injecti ... Read more
Civita Fahey Yes, Lisa, I agree with Marie. your scar looks like mine did and I ended up having cortisone injections to flatten as it was very itchy and sore. the cream and tapes didn't work for me. I went to a dermatologist and they took care of it.
Lynn Loudermilk the cream and tape are doing a good job for me so far.
Patsy Stewart That band around the bottom of your bra can be excruciating on your scar area. Is there any way that ... Read more
Patsy Stewart That band around the bottom of your bra can be excruciating on your scar area. Is there any way that you could just wear an undershirt and ditch the bra for awhile so that it can heal without the irritation? Who slung us up in these things anyway??!!
Lisa Coombe I only wear it when I’m out, as soon as I get home I undo it, I use a front opening bra, I could be ... Read more
Lisa Coombe I only wear it when I’m out, as soon as I get home I undo it, I use a front opening bra, I could be seeing cardiologist soon so will bring it up with them to see what they say about it
Peter Linn Yours seems to be healing marvelously and quickly. Very impressive
Deena Z Lisa, your incision looks great, healing nicely and fast. You’re BF- what a warrior; he has been th ... Read more
Deena Z Lisa, your incision looks great, healing nicely and fast. You’re BF- what a warrior; he has been through so much. What an inspiration to have him by your side.
Lisa Coombe Mine was a pic from last week, it looks a lot better today
Deena Z Wow, you heal well. Keep protecting it! - especially with the breast “corset”. So glad for you! ... Read more
Deena Z Wow, you heal well. Keep protecting it! - especially with the breast “corset”. So glad for you!
Lisa Coombe My bf has been my rock through the last few weeks, I’m lucky to have found him. He’s been amazed ... Read more
Lisa Coombe My bf has been my rock through the last few weeks, I’m lucky to have found him. He’s been amazed seeing this surgery from an onlookers view instead of being the patient
Deena Z here is what Mt Sinai used on me: https://mastheadpink.com/product/elizabeth-surgical-bra/
It helps keep the incision closed, but probably not essential. Does also help prevent keloiding, though from what I understand some of that is just genetics.
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Lisa Coombe I feel so uncomfortable in my bra, if I’m out I sometimes undo it. I think it’s from swelling tha ... Read more
Lisa Coombe I feel so uncomfortable in my bra, if I’m out I sometimes undo it. I think it’s from swelling that hasn’t gone down yet
Lynn Loudermilk Deena thanks that looks comfortable. Lisa my "boobs" are still puffy.
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 h ... 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 si ... 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 Coombe I’m even in my bed, I have my wedge pillow and 2 others which feels alright. Will see how my night ... 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
Lisa Coombe Didn’t sleep in my bed, felt to uncomfortable so in the recliner I went, felt so disappointed becau ... Read more
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 ... 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
Marie Myers You will actually be able to sleep and rest better once you get home. Hang in there! The first 2 week ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 Z You sure have had a long week! But you did it. Long journey. Hope you got the photo for your son. E ... Read more
Deena Z 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 prog ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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.
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 go ... Read more
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 hom ... Read more
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 an ... Read more
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.
Deena Z Yay! Congrats, Lisa on standing up for YOU. Hope that the surgeon or cardiologist will give you me ... Read more
Deena Z 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