Janette's Posts

Im pretty sure Emily, a fellow Aussie is the only one on this site who keeps in touch. Most members are American and so can share info like surgeons, hospitals and so on. Anyway I went recently for an update on my maze, patch heart surgery. My cardiologist explained that the patch used to repair the 2nd hole in my heart has opened in two small areas opposite to each other. There is a lot of debate regarding what to do. One option is keyhole surgery, another is nothing and the 3rd is another ohs. Since I had a stroke in recovery after my last OHS and Im 54 and with chronic diabetes, insulin controlled, my options are limited. However im now back on the monitor for 3 days to see how the palpitations behave. I expressed that Im not being brave but I will risk anything to be as healthy as possible. I have a beautiful 8 year old grand daughter, she has autism and is my love. I will do anything to be an active part in her life. However if treatment has me flailing in a corner, or worse, moving onto the next life, then Im prepared to accept that. Im not a perso who will accept simply doing nothing. Anyway next Tuesday I expect a phone call regarding the results of this monitor and we will go from there . I hope you are all well and in fabulous frames of mind. For those about to have surgery Im praying for you and those in recovery take it all one day at a time and dont forget ''this too shall pass'. Much love esp you Em hope you are staying safe. WA had awful fires but we chose not to evacuate and it came very close but thank God for the incredible fireys and ses. x