Jennifer McInerney - Heart Valve Journal

Dan Vechiola You will do just fine. After all we have been through cardiac rehab has been the easiest part for me. They will start you out on a program that is best for ... Read more

Diane Maher Yesterday, I went to see my cardiologist and mentioned to him that although I had my surgery on Aug. 20, I was wondering why I could only walk for 35 minutes ... Read more

MARIE PICUN Good for you. I will be doing my rehab in a couple weeks.

Rob Sparling Jennifer, I started at 400 steps 2-3 times per day to eventually get home and start at 3 mins 4x per day to then go 5 mins 3x per day and then 8 mins 3x per ... Read more

Jennifer McInerney Thanks everyone. Your words are really helpful. Rob, you are amazing. Gives me something to aspire to....

Susan Lynn Jennifer - they will absolutely start you at a slow pace at rehab. Since they're continuously monitoring your heart, they won't permit you to over exert ... Read more

Diane Maher Make sure they do a culture. I was on two different antibiotics and neither worked until my urologist ordered a culture...the third course worked but it was ... Read more

Jennifer McInerney Thanks Diane. They are doing a culture. No results just yet.

Rob Sparling Sorry to hear! ☹️ No fun at all.

Dan Baltazor Oh no, so sorry!!! Sounds terrible.

Catie B I hope you feel much better soon! Unfortunately most antibiotics affect INR...

MARIE PICUN Have that drink on me. Hope you feel better soon

Nancy Luth I hope this has resolved and you are feeling better.

LINDA ROBERTS Takes time to get used to a breakfast made up of so many pills you are not use to. On the positive side, we are on the other side of surgery.

Dan Baltazor Oh Wow! So sorry. So I've got this to look forward to? Where's the "unlike"-just can't "Like" this photo. Yes, the positive, you're on the other side!!

Rob Sparling So colorful! Glad to see you are finding some humor in the whole process! Keep making progress!

Nancy LeClair Gottlieb Is that for the whole day? Or just for breakfast? I bought one of those boxes that has 4 sections for each day and it holds the whole week worth of pills.

Jennifer McInerney Nope, that’s just breakfast people! I don’t know if it keeps up when I go home, I certainly hope not.

Marie Myers I am lucky to only have 2 morning pills...

Tracy Fallu I was sent home with a large, handy dandy pill box to use while I was on medication 3x/day.
It was very helpful.

Debbie Moriarty So glad you have included your Church family. I haven’t told mine yet. Though I will when I get the courage. I will need their prayers and support! Have a great day tomorrow!

Catie B Woo hoo for a yummy steak!

I'm so glad you have their prayers and that your Rock and Great Shepherd will be with you throughout this ordeal. And remember ... Read more

Rob Sparling Jennifer, you got it (our prayer and support) and you’ve got this (staring Lucy right in the eye)! Are there classes or special events/learning opportunities ... Read more

Kathi Mancuso Prayers for you and your surgery team!
You will do great !

Jennifer McInerney Appreciated.

Shannon Gray There is a search tool on this website... type in keywords on what to pack, and hopefully that should bring up several list/ideas to help. Wishing you the best of luck and an easeful recovery!

Dan Vechiola Extension chord or long cell pjone charger. Gym shoes for walking so you don'r have to wall the hallways in those teaction socks.

Rob Sparling Jennifer, I walked into CC on Weds morning in pajama bottoms, long sleeved T-shirt, flip flops and baseball cap. Have spent the whole time in hospital gowns ... Read more

Jennifer McInerney Really helpful. Thank you for your speedy responses. Very helpful!

Rob Sparling Leave jewelry behind. Rings are no good because we swell with fluid retention.

Marie Myers Really did not need much. I did not touch my phone or IPad pretty much the 6 days in the hospital. Did not feel like reading, either...I wore flip flops, and ... Read more

MARIE PICUN Dido, I been putting my husband threw the windmill also. But, I have to stop my nerves were hurtting my stomach. I keep saying I am going to be alright, and ... Read more

Civita Fahey Yes I remember. My poor hudbsnf kept saying you’ll get through this. You’re going to be fine and I was and so will you both my heart sisters. Just stay ... Read more

Marie Myers We have all been there...

Jennifer McInerney Thank you for your kind words. I just want this to be over☹️

MARIE PICUN Thank you my heart sisters

Nancy Luth Oh Jennifer I know how you feel. I hate the bad days. We will get through this - with a little wine and our husbands and our electric recliners.

Jennifer McInerney I know you are right Nancy.

Nancy Luth Peace Jennifer and prayer for clean arteries🙏

MARIE PICUN You will have no blockage. The test didn't hurt. I was thinking the worst when I went. And it was fine

Marie Myers I feared the cardiac cath also, and I found it to be not a problem. Was surprised how easy it was. Hope you find the same!

Jennifer McInerney Thank you all. Just trying to keep busy. Cleaning like a maniac. My husband has wisely decided to hide in the man cave until I slow down. I think I have ... Read more

Susan Lynn I had the wrist cardiac catheterization without sedation and I have become the biggest cheerleader for this procedure. I tell anyone who even thinks they may ... Read more

Anna Jones Is the cpap a new thing for you? A lot of people experience dizziness when first waking up when they begin using the cpap. Nonetheless, call your cardiologist.

Jennifer McInerney Cpap isn't new. I just don't want to seem like I'm LINKING every little thing to my BAV. I think you're right. Will call Cardiologist guy tomorrow.

Denise Campbell I get vertigo. It started before my heart surgery. It’s different then regular dizzy. It’s like the room is spinning. It has to do with something ... Read more

Bonnie Stone-Hope Hello Jennifer,
Of course, advise your cardiologist, but you did mention that this is happening "when you first wake up."
**This could mean that it has something ... Read more

Jennifer McInerney Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I'm checking in with my Cardiologist and will keep you posted.

Susan Lynn It could be the medication's side effects or low blood pressure. I definitely recommend reaching out to your doctor. It might be a simple fix.

Susan McNally That is good news. I am fairly asymptomatic but have slight shortness of breath sometimes, walking upstairs etc. Do you have that atall. Nothing else though ... Read more

Jennifer McInerney My only restriction is no lifting over 10lbs. and no intense aerobics. However, that being said I love to travel and I am now self restricting that. The thoughts ... Read more

Susan McNally I'm like you. I feel I want time to get used to the idea and to be a bit fitter/have more nutrition instead of trying to diet all the time which never works. ... Read more

Susan McNally I'm in England by the way but I have another house in Vermont. I can get reasonable insurance that covers medical intervention there. In some ways I almost want it there rather than here.

Gerald Poulton Congrats, that is truly good news, I know it is always a shock but you have known for years that the valve replacement surgery was the inevitable, so just hang ... Read more

Nancy James I'm having my surgery next week and I am really looking forward to getting it done so that I can start healing and feeling stronger and breathing better than ... Read more

Jennifer McInerney Thank you. I think this delay is going to really help me get in better shape to undergo surgery and allow me to be better prepared mentally. Its a beautiful ... Read more

MARIE PICUN So, happy for you

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