Debbie Moriarty - Heart Valve Journal

Debbie Kelly Debbie, call the Courts and tell the Clerk you recently had surgery. I am almost positive they will offer to dismiss you, or at least, reschedule for another ... Read more

Steve Farthing A letter from your doctor helps if that is possible.

Susan Lynn I agree with Steve. I was called to jury duty right before my OHS and returned home from the hospital to find another summons in the mail. I was excused from ... Read more

Bradley Dunn I would use it as a motivator and try to do it. YOU CAN DO IT!

Rob Sparling I vote with Brad. You can do it! Rationale? It is a combo of walking and getting back to routine. If any reason NOT to do it I would point to how much you ... Read more

Debbie Moriarty Thank you all for your thoughtful answers!! I appreciate the input!!

On a brighter note, I started cardiac rehab today!! And today marks 4 months post op for ... Read more

Debbie Kelly Where does time go? I can't believe it has been four months! I wish you the best with rehab. From what I hear, you will love it! Keep in touch, Debbie!

I’m 6 weeks post surgery!! Pics added!

Journal posted on January 8, 2019

Hello to all my fellow heart warriors! I seriously can’t believe my OHS was 6 weeks ago!! I have made it to 6 weeks!!! And I am so excited!!
Many of the things I fretted about weren’t even an issue! The breathing tube, the chest tubes coming out, or even the catheter! What WAS super important was my surgical team!!! Choose wisely folks!!! These are the people who carried me through!! I took the fall and they caught me!! This amazing team put my needs at the top of their list and did amazing things to take care of my needs and bumps in the road!!
Yes, I had a few set backs, and you might too. Most people do. But just know that you team is planning and making the best decisions!!
I had a wonderful support team consisting of my family (each of my four daughters and my sister took turns spending the night at the hospital every night despite my protests), my church friends, fellow teachers, and especially all of you!!
Trust God, you said. Relax, you said. Put your best foot forward, you said, and face this head on!! I took all of this to heart (pun intended) and took your great advice!! And here I am, 6 weeks post surgery!!

I know I am a couple of weeks behind most of you in my recovery (no, I’m not even driving yet). But at my follow up appointment with my surgeon yesterday, he said this: “I know this has been tougher on you than most patients, but you came to us very, very sick.” Ahhhh, now it makes sense to me. My aortic stenosis had moved from severe to critical. The valve had disentegrated. I think their description was, “it was trash!” 😂

I also have a much better understanding of what a huge operation this is!! And healing comes from the inside out, and all of it takes time...sometimes lots of time!! I thought I’d be back to my normal activities by 3 weeks. Now I am just grateful for moving forward every day!

Those of you who have your big day coming up, my advice is this: plan all you can ahead of time and be ready, rest up before your surgery - your body is going to need your full cooperation to heal. Limit visitors if they tire you out or bring germs! Focus on you! Focus on healing!

You will do great and you will recover from your surgery. Know that you faith in God, the Great Physician, will carry you through. And your support system is important!! I’ll check back in as I hit more milestones!! Thank you thank you for helping me through!!

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You got it!
Yes He will!
And when you read that, put your name in there to make it more personal.
For example:
"He will cover Debbie with His feathers, ... Read more

Marie Myers Prayers for a smooth surgery and recovery!

Susan Lynn All the best, Debbie! We'll be here waiting for you! ❤

Sara Moyce I like that Jeremiah! Prayers for you today, Debbie!

Dan Baltazor Prayers for you today. Recovery side is almost here. Yes, we are waiting for you.

Thanks Sara!
Peace and blessings to you!

Dan Vechiola Great attitude and perspective Debbie! Keep it up and grind through these next few days and time will fly by on the recovery side.

Lisa Guinan I only had one pre-op visit and it was the day before my surgery. They want all your test results to be current. They set that date the same time they set ... Read more

Susan Lynn Debbie - If you haven't had all the necessary pre-operative tests, I would definitely consider contacting them. I did all of mine all in one day, but I was ... Read more

Nancy Luth Call them. Like Lisa, I had my pre op visit and pre checkin tests (i think it was a chest xray and blood draw) on a Monday and my surgery was first thing Wednesday morning.

Debbie Moriarty Thank you all so much for the info. Since my surgery is the Monday after Thanksgiving, I think my Pre op scheduling might be kind of tricky.
But I’d just like to know when.
I’ll call right now!! 🤞🏼

Debbie Moriarty Pre Op tomorrow - Monday! Should I fast for the bloodwork??? I need to make a list of questions. Sadly, I hardly know enough to even ask anything!

Lisa Guinan I didn’t have to fast for my bloodwork.

Debbie Moriarty Thank you all!! Pre Op done!! No fasting was necessary!! I did fast just in case!
Now the countdown begins to Nov 26

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