Barbara's Posts

Barbara- you're doing great already! The anesthesia is still working its way out of your system and getting your energy back takes some time. However, with each passing day, you'll be able to do more on your own and the progress will be very apparent. Take your time. Don't overdo it. You'll be amazed at how different you'll feel in a week or two! It's a small inconvenience for the active future that's ahead! Continued success with your recovery!

Hey Barbara! Thanks for the info. I am glad you were able to find your hospital and surgeon and valve. One step at a time in this journey. I like those benefits of the Resilia valve as well. This is scarey stuff and I will be right behind you. I needed to get clearance form a Hematologist (reasons in My story) and my next step is an appointment with my cardiologist next Friday. I will be definitely bring up the Resilia valve. I was supposed to go mechanical but after my horrible experience with blood thinners I will be changing that direction. On a side note, this morning I watched the video of Paul McCartney Carpool Karaoke with James Corden. During Carpool Karaoke, Paul McCartney talked about when he was starting out and going through some tough times he had a dream of his deceased mother visiting him and she simply said to him "Let It Be." Today because of what is ahead for me that song has a whole new meaning. Here is a link to the video. Aside from the Let It Be moment it is a great watch! Hope you enjoy if you haven't seen it yet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjvzCTqkBDQ

Dan! Thank you for the link! Loved Paul McCartney in carpool karaoke! Words of Wisdom indeed! Good luck to you on the 25th! It is a giant step in the journey, when you are comfortable with the direction. I don't know if I mentioned it, but I emailed Edwards directly from their web site, I gave them the areas that I would travel to and they sent me a list of the hospitals that had it in stock.. All the best to you and your beautiful family.

Wishing you well for your surgery. I am 64 and had OHS with Full Sternotomy 12 weeks ago and am feeling fantastic. They repaired my mitral valve with a ring and 8 new chords. Recovery with the full was not bad at all so I hope you the best with yours.