Debbie Bentley - Heart Valve Journal

Catie B Oh Debbie, my heart goes out to you. I'm so sorry there seems to be a complication. I know that feels discouraging. I hope the cath brings you the best news possible.

Darlene Smith Debbie, I'm sorry to hear this. Thinking of you and hoping they figure out why.

Civita Fahey Debbie, I'm sorry.. I'll be praying that all will turn out ok for you.. hopefully its just a small set back..

Debbie, I am so very sorry to hear that you are having these difficulties, I pray that your doctor get it all sorted out and you will be on your way to recovery.
God Bless!

Denise Kirchner Keeping you in my prayers Debbie!

Linda Richards I am so sorry to hear that.

Peggy Whitecotton Debbie, I am so sorry to hear this, will be praying for you. When is your heart cath?

shareinea Hubbard Keep Positive Debbie all will come out fine. You look Great!

Steven A Husted some have said it takes 4 to 6 months for your full strenth to come back and the tiredness to go away give it time and rest you have been thru a major operation ... Read more

Sophia Ridley Debbie, I went back after 3mths on a slow staggered start as have long commute through central London (wk1 - 1 day in, 1 Wfh, wk2 - 2 days in, 1 Wfh etc). I ... Read more

Denise Campbell I agree with Steve. 4 months or give is when I felt myself.

Wanda Mroz I was off 4 months before I went back to work and then it was only four days a week for awhile. It takes up to a year for full recovery so give yourself time.... One day at a time! 💞

Darlene Smith If you are that winded, call your doctor.

Joanna Prisiajniouk Great to hear! In time I was told that the heart, ventricle remodels itself and gets stronger.

Terry Gillen Debbie I need to write down just a few points you made, so Ican write out some new questions to ask my Cardiologist and my surgeon. This has been very beneficial ... Read more

Petey Bello Great news Debbie!

Kate Watson Glad to hear it went well! Hopefully it will fix itself, good idea not to worry about it now. Hope your healing is coming along well.

Emily Rowley I'm glad it went well Deb ☺ Hoping your Ventricle will pump well. 💓

Good news Deb hope that made you smile.

Lise Bowles This is good news Debbie, apparently a stint is a day at the beach compared to what you have been through! I am so glad you are doing well, does your chest ... Read more

Emily Rowley For me, I was taking pain medication (nothing too strong, mainly panadol+codiene) regularly for the first two weeks (in Hospital). Then slowely decreased after ... Read more

Denise Campbell I took the hydrocodone for about 3 weeks. Then Tylenol

Meredith Bray I took acetaminophen/Tylenol for about three weeks. If your pain is on your breastbone or your upper back, may I suggest you practice standing up as straight ... Read more

Wanda Mroz Tylenol OTC mostly. And some muscle relaxers due to some really sore muscles.

Rita Savelis Yes, the discomfort after OHS can be terrible. Take whatever pain relief you need, everybody's pain varies.

Petey Bello I stopped my pain meds one week post op because I was so sick from all the medicines. Then took Tylenol as needed before bed once I was home.

They say take ... Read more

Della Parlapiano All i was able to take was tylenol. Im pretty much able after three weeks to take as needed. I had horrible back
Pain that is feeling bettet from lots of back rubs

Clare Auten I vaguely remember seeing my husband in ICU the night of my surgery. I know my mom and sister came by and I know we talked but not sure about what. ;)
My husband ... Read more

Cathleen DeWitt My last full OHS my brother came into ICU right after and said "hey sis" and my eyes flew open...scared him half to death lol. I knew where I was immediately. ... Read more

Kate Watson I remember waking up in ICU, probably within a few hours after surgery but it was very foggy that first few days. I told my husband in advance to make sure ... Read more

Debbie Bentley Kate it's Monday and I'm using a mechanical valve . I'm very scared

Denise Campbell Kate Watson I just read a post from someone on this site from the Ama. It was about mech vs bio. I'm more depressed and regretful then ever that I chose ... Read more

Meredith Bray I told my husband that he needed to be holding my hand when I woke up to tell me I made it through surgery and everything was OK. He said he did that, but I ... Read more

Chris Vereb I'm thinking that as I see it now as well. You don't have to. I am sure all understand the feeling

Debbie Bentley Chris at this point I'm just taking one day at a time and taking deep breathes . I don't know how I'm going to get through it all but I've got the best leader ... Read more

Chris Vereb Amen...☺

Wanda Mroz We are all much stronger than we think we are. I too marvel at times when I think about what I went through... But I made it and you will too. And you'll feel proud of your strength. 💞Hugs

Emily Rowley It takes courage and strength, you have both. It's when you feel comfortable. I will admit it's a surreal dealing when seeing your name up on the upcoming surgeries ... Read more

Denise Campbell Wanda is so right We r stronger then we know. And you will get through this.

Petey Bello Debbie, hang in there. You will be surprised at the strength you have. You are not alone, we have all gone through this with similar feelings. Take one day at a time... God Bless!

Ashley Molyneaux I'm so worried about this too! It's a hard decision when you feel pretty good (or at least you think you do because its all that you know). Just have faith. :)

Patti Talbot You wont be! You will be BETTER! I am 4 weeks out and am feeling well. I felt the same way before - its so scary and overwhelming. You will do great!

Vicki Hake I felt the same way. Scared to death. One thing I found that helped me was I DID NOT look up on the internet what exactly they were going to do. I figured that ... Read more

Kate Watson I know, it's crazy. It certainly changes one's perspective on life. It was all consuming to me and to my husband in the weeks leading up to it. Everything was ... Read more

Wanda Mroz You will feel better and be a better person for it! Honestly... Take it from all of us.

Cathleen DeWitt I know it sounds outrageous to you right now, but you'll be better than before. It truly is a new beginning and you can make it anything you want it to be 💛.

Sharan Chahal-Jaswal My dad just got his double valve replacement surgery and maze procedure last Thursday the 19th. Dr. Thou rani performed his surgery at Emory University Midtown. ... Read more

Debbie Bentley Thanks for the words of encouragement . I actually might be at Emory St Josephs .

Robyn Tatu One of my pre surgery thoughts was of being rolled into the operating room but chickening out and getting up and walking away. I just didn't think I could ... Read more

Liz Burroughs Hi Debbie, I was very scared to have my MV repair surgery but I went through with it because it was the right thing to do. My husband & son came with me to ... Read more

susan kotansky As everyone is saying, most likely you will be sound asleep before you even experience the OR. In my case, I actually walked into the OR, climbed onto the table, ... Read more

Patti Talbot HA HA me too Susan. I had to climb on the table myself and remember remarking on how narrow it was and would I fall off - and yes, what a mess the OR was. ... Read more

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