Carol's Posts

It's been one month and 2 days since my aortic valve replacement via trans catheter(TAVR). I have gone to cardio rehab 7 times. Since I also received a pacemaker, I have not used any weights during my exercise. I am getting use to being on Plavex for 6 months and baby aspirin for life. I have more energy, sleep better, and overall feel better than I have in a long time. My daughter commented, " Mom, you are back to your old self!" On a sad note, my 102 year old mother in law passed away 2 weeks after my surgery. With the help of my daughter and her fiancé and friends we were able to plan and have the out of town funeral and move everything out of her assisted living apartment. February 2022 will be a time to remember. I am able to spend a little time in AZ. I walked with friend in the sunshine and I could keep up with her and not be out of breath. Truly a miracle. Thank you, Jesus. I'm now looking forward to my daughter and fiancé's wedding in Vail, CO this summer.

Thank you for all your prayers before, during, and after my aortic valve replacement and pacemaker surgeries at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. I've had a quick recovery. It's an absolute miracle. Thank you Jesus. Since I now have the pacemaker I cannot lift more than a gallon of milk and could not drive for 10 days. I'm now driving, walking around the block and start Cardio Rehab. tomorrow! Yea! My daughter and her fiancé from Denver continue to stay at my house as Doug's 102 year old mother, Ruth is now in hospice and I need their support and help.

It's me, Carol! Meredith drove me home from Mayo Rochester on Wednesday. Hard to believe I was in the hospital for only 24 hours! I had a little bit of a bump in the the road on Thursday when I felt "a little off", went to Urgent Care for an EKG. We then contacted the Pacemaker nurse at Mayo and figure out that the way I felt was ok. We were relieved. I do know I cannot drink my usual coffee! !I've been eating healthy with Luke, Meredith's boyfriend cooking wonderful meals for us. I walk around the house, rest a lot and sleep like a baby at night. I can really hear and feel my heart beat. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers before, during and after surgery. What wonderful family and friends! The Lord was with me during this surgery. I could not have done this without my faith and trust in God. I put it all in His hands. I now praise and thank HIm.