Mitral Regurgitation, Joined April 1, 2020
Mitral Regurgitation
Joined April 1, 2020
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Today something strange happened. Here's a hint (I am copying and pasting a comment from my last journal on Sept 23):
"Chris Calhoun Kate- after a few more months you are going to have days you completely forget you had the surgery!!! It gets better!!!!!"
I was walking to grab our mail today and I felt completely normal! It was a moment where I felt like my old self, pre-surgery. This is happening more and more frequently and it feels SO GOOD. I feel like I've earned these moments! I have fought for them and they (at least for now) don't go without notice. I turned 40 on the 16th and it was exactly 6 months since my MVR surgery. I'd love to say time flies, but no it does not! It's been a long 6 months but I still see progress often! I still have ocular migraines, some fogginess, and I still get tired easily. I walk every day, either outside or on the treadmill. Rest and hydration are a must...I drink a Gatorade G2 every morning and lots of water throughout the day. Without proper sleep and rest I just don't feel well. I still thank God daily for another beautiful day, I can't forget that! I see my cardiologist again in March for a check up. I'm sure I'll be a nervous wreck the day of, but I trust everything will be ok!
Merry Christmas to all of you - Current and future Heart Warriors! We are a strong community!