Jan's Posts

Welcome Jan!! I am just shy of 8 months post op Mitral valve replacement and thinking of the retirement ahead from nursing in the future, when the present threw me a curve ball!! I am happy to find this site of like souls finding our ways through something a lot of us never imagined we would need!! You will do great on this journey, any questions don't hesitate to ask!!

Curve ball is right.I have been reading everyone's advice and it has helped my husband too. My surgery is next Wed. in Memphis with Dr. Garrett.His father was cardiac surgeon also.My husband' worries how he can help me get out of the chair.I think he wants me to be able to feed him. .....hopefully he,'ll learn what it takes to make a sandwich.......

lots of folks here have rented an electric recliner. Not necessarily one that stands you up but can recline without pulling a handle. They have found that well worth the money for the first few months, especially early on when you can't lay flat in the bed. Also people recommend a large wedge to put on the bed. I spent some of my time in the waiting zone cooking ahead and freezing meals; although my husband is an awesome cook, it gave him some time off in the kitchen. ;-)

Jan, I am currently looking for work. However the large majority of current listings are 12hr shifts in critical care areas, work I didn't do as a young woman, and certainly am not entertaining those now! I am being very selective and am looking for Part time or PRN work somewhere. The only full time that I may consider is the telecommute nurse from home via the phone. I had an interview last week and it was quite promising, but yet haven't heard back yet. I think I have a few more years in me, if I am careful about what I get into! ;-)