Home > Community > Patient News Feed > Dana Betts

Dana's Posts

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation

Member Since: March 16, 2017

Send Dana a Guestbook

My Posts

Dana Betts posted an update

9 years ago (April 3, 2017)

Wow. Now it feels so real. I Will see a hematologist before surgery because I bruise incredibly easy now. I am having the On-X valve which means Coumadin. Last week or so I have been "nesting" like before having a baby. Anyone else experience this?

Clare Auten

I didn't have time to "nest". Lol. Only 10 days from diagnosis to OR. I do have an ON-X valve. They keep my INR pretty low so not too much bruising. I am almost at 3 and a half years post op.

Sue Sanchez Grela

Dana I was all about nesting in preparation for what I thought I wouldn't be able to do, including grocery shopping! It kept me busy and my mind focused on a successful recovery! Praying for the best for you ❤

Noreen Kitchen

That's what I did too. Got as much ready as I could before. Made me feel like I still had some control.

Civita Fahey

My surgery is 4/24, I guess I am nesting. I'm getting ready to switch my winter to spring clothes and cleaning my oven and fridge, and other things.. so I guess its normal.. I guess as Noreen says its control., I don't like losing it.. sometimes too much time before... Read more.

Dana Betts

Thank you. I love this site where I am never alone with thoughts and feelings.

Dana Betts posted an update

9 years ago (April 3, 2017)

Dana Betts posted an update

9 years ago (March 24, 2017)

Where would I be without my husband? He is my rock. We have been married almost 24 years ( we got married when I was 5...lol). He listens to my fears, holds me when I cry and takes it in stride when I lash out at him out of fear... Read more.

👍 Barbara Wood, Steve Farthing and reacted to this

Civita Fahey

Same thing, my husband.. he is so caring and I know that he is scared too but always tells me its going to be ok.. he tries to keep me busy when we aren't working tries to make me laugh.. my family is also supportive and co workers, but I... Read more.

Dana Betts

Love it Citiva

Civita Fahey

do you have a date yet? I'm on 4/24.. and its one month from today.. the anxiety is setting in.. Im trying really hard not to think about it, but its just the way I am.. I obsess.. I should have it just scheduled it when they said its time,... Read more.

Ben Hyman

My sugnificant other. I'm not married but we've been together for almost 7 years. My surgery was 3/15 and she's been with me every step of the way

Arif Butt

Dana, you are in the right path, family and friends will see you through this ordeal. It only gets better once to you get in the road to full recovery.

Steven A Husted

it does get better and yes i know the feeling of every one telling you it will be alright when you are scared to death of ohs

Dana Betts

No surgery date yet. See aurgeon on 4/3

Barbara Wood

I'm very lucky to have a "rock" too...he stands by me even when I wallow in it, reminds me it's not my first rodeo & I'll be fine & I always believe him! Nice post Dana, & I like how you married him when you were 5:)

New Patient Posts