Carol's Posts

I saw my cardiologist on Tuesday and he wanted to check me for fluid around my heart due to my legs swelling so much so I went back on thursday after a visit to my regular Dr who was thrilled to se me and we discussed my new and improved health. Unofficially I have no fluid around my heart (havent' seen the dr for test results yet but the tech clued me in as I was worried) so that's a good thing. It's still hard to lay down and I'm spending most nights in a power recliner as that is easier to get out of for bathroom visits etc. I see my surgeon this week and will discuss the incision pain and pressure/tightness. I am sure this is normal but it is very uncomfortable. I'm supposed to start cardiac rehab in 2 weeks. Not sure if I will be able to drive by then or not (5 weeks out?) may have to arrange transportation which could get tricky. All in all I feel much better and oddly enough I am no longer hot all the time. Before the surgery I was always turning on fans and lowering the air conditioner. Now I find myself getting cold easier and not once have I been hot to the point where I needed a fan. It's a weird feeling to not be sweating constantly and It's been in the high 90's. Still can't wait for the day when I no longer feel the pain and I can bend over. I am taking a cruise in August and my cardiologist assures me I will enjoy it much more than the last one I took right before my surgery. He says by Labor Day this will all be a memory. I have my fingers crossed. Oh I also found out today that I am going to be a grandmother again in January. That will be #12. :)