Klara's Posts

I've had my 4 year valversary! Heart is doing fine, kids keeping me busy, I feel very lucky to be able to work only part time to reduce stress level, I am doing light gym training and going to therapy. Overall, trying to keep this heart healthy and keep it going for as long as possible, I remind myself of this surgery and I find it is kind of responsibility to take care of my heart. Looking back, I was't kind to it in the past, pushing my limits, exposing myself to unnecessery stress, but as I get a bit older I realize better how to prioritize health, both physical and mental. Luckly I have my family to support me. Thank you Adam so so much for hundredth time for creating this wonderful community, thank you Richard, Maria, Deena, Grace, Susan, Rose, Ruth, Pamela, Kimberly, Andrew, Timothy! I am sorry if I forgot someone, thank you all for supporting eachother. Keep on tickin' and take care.

Hi guys, today is my first valversary! 😁 I can confidently say those sacred words "I feel better than before the surgery". My recovery was a bit longer and stalled by three little kiddies. I didn't have many symptoms to begin with but I am cycling now, 3 times per week for an hour and it feels just right. I am trying to take it easy, breathe, reduce unnecessary stress and put sleep first. Sleep disturbance is my biggest symptom trigger. I am always anxious about my next echo, but I guess that's something we heart warriors must learn to live with. Huge thanks to Adam and this wonderful and funny community for being there for me. Can't imagine going through all of that without your help and support.

Dear friends, just had another echo 7 months post-op. My heart chambers are back to normal size, which made my eyes teary. I have residual mitral regurgitation gr. 1-2+ (hence the murmur) and that is it. EF is back to 61%, was 55 after surgery and 60 before the surgery I think. Doc says my repair can last up to 20 years, but since I am so young, another surgery surely is in my future. I am so so happy and thankful. This was some journey and it made my life better. I am here for the support for our new members! Good luck everyone and keep on tickin'! ❤️