Barbara's Journal

Hi all! Question: Did any of you have any issues with swelling of your legs after surgery? I don't remember this from 18 years ago and my thighs and legs look like they belong to somebody else! 🙁 Thank you for any tips / info you can share. xxx

Hello everyone. Well I made it through and I am on Day 3. Surgery was on Thursday. Surgeon was able to re-repair the Mitral Valve and he also repaired the Tricuspid Valve. A little bit of AF going on so we're trying to sort that out. Will be back to you soon....... 🎄🎄🎄🎄❤

Good morning everyone. Well, this is the BIG week! So many of you have been there and are on Recovery Road right now, and many of us are still waiting for the big day. Thursday is it for me....feeling good, and anxious to get in, get it done, and start healing. I must apologize as I may have missed replying to several of you who sent me lovely supportive messages when my date was announced and I posted it. Please know every message was lovingly read and appreciated!! I do have a quick question......for those of you who have HAD your surgeries, any little tips or ideas/suggestions about things you've figured out to help make recovery a bit smoother......I.e. I read someplace about placing a small pillow on your chest under the seatbelt while in the car.....what about at home or anything special I need to take to the hospital?? Any input, comments, suggestions you've figured out would be appreciated. And a huge Thank You in advance to all......so much still to do with Christtmas right around the corner!! Hugs and Thank You! ❤️❤️

Well, it's been a long wait, but I finally have received my surgery date, and that is Thursday, December 20th. A bit bittersweet being just the week before Christmas, and most likely I will still be in the hospital for Christmas Day and "Boxing Day" (like 2nd Christmas Day here in England). I feel worse for my husband than I do for myself! As everyone is, a bit nervous but more about complications following the op than the actual surgery, oddly enough. I'm sure I'll have the jitters on the guerney as they're wheeling me down the hall! xxxx

Good morning all. . Thinking of, and praying for everyone in this community, that those of you who are awaiting surgery (like myself) will have a smooth day today with no anxiety, and those of you who are recovering, will know a pain free day, and also notice a step that takes you back to complete health. I am wondering if any of you have had, or know of someone who has, their Mitral Valve Repaired twice - as opposed to Replacement on the 2nd surgery? My valve was originally repaired in 2000 at Cleveland Clinic, and I now need another surgery. Thank you for any input and God Bless. Enjoy a great Labor Day weekend. xx

Hi all from hot, hot, hot London, England!! I am still awaiting my consultation with the surgeons, so don't have a surgery date just yet for Mitral Valve replacement. I'm hoping no more than 2 months. I do have a question for any of you that have had the same surgery, and if you wouldn't mind sharing, I'm interested to know if you hear the "clicking" sound from a mechanical valve, and if so, how are you finding it to cope with?? Thanks for any light you can shed on this. 💗💗💗