Lenore Shebovsky - Heart Valve Journal

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3981 days ago

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Well, after 5 extra days in the hospital thanks to AFib, Lenore was released to go home yesterday. She felt really good last night, and then another attack ...Read more

Well, after 5 extra days in the hospital thanks to AFib, Lenore was released to go home yesterday. She felt really good last night, and then another attack of Afib. Really stinks! Well, at least she is home now and can sleep better. That all important healing thing...sleep...was at a premium at the hospital. Hoping that she feels much better and better as the next few weeks go by. We expect nothing less! She will see the cardiologist this week and the surgeon next week for a follow up. Thanks again to all for your support, love and prayers. - Jeff

Steven A Husted yes sleep is very good and time is a healer dont rush the healing process it takes time i learned the ... Read more

Steven A Husted yes sleep is very good and time is a healer dont rush the healing process it takes time i learned the hard way i tried to rush it and hurt myself so i had to slow down and take longer to heal

Lenore Mitchell Wow - another Lenore! There aren't many of us with this name. I'm post op MVR Jan 7 at Cleveland Clin ... Read more

Lenore Mitchell Wow - another Lenore! There aren't many of us with this name. I'm post op MVR Jan 7 at Cleveland Clinic, also was hospitalized 7 days due to tachycardia (fast heart rate) post op. Now doing great - still tired somwhat easily, but I'm walking a lot, just finished cardiac rehab, and life in general is good. Take care, and give yourself lots of time to heal and recover. It all takes awhile.

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3987 days ago

Janna Bruns and 3 others reacted to this

Just spoke to Lenore (mom) and she is doing better. She answered her own cell phone just now. She had a bout of Afib again yesterday and that made her feel ...Read more

Just spoke to Lenore (mom) and she is doing better. She answered her own cell phone just now. She had a bout of Afib again yesterday and that made her feel bad again after feeling good. Today she feels much better and went for a walk down the hallway. She is going to get some sleep now and go for a walk again later. Thanks for all the well wishes, thoughts and prayers.

Elaine Foster Blessing for Lenore. Every day will get better. God bless her

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3988 days ago

I was there to visit mom his morning and she was doing MUCH better. I had her listen last night to guided imagery affirmation messages on my iphone that I also ...Read more

I was there to visit mom his morning and she was doing MUCH better. I had her listen last night to guided imagery affirmation messages on my iphone that I also used for my surgery recovery. I brought her a protein meal replacement shake of good quality and a multivitamin formula. She was doing great. Then I left and dad called me to tell me she had Afib again and felt terrible again. So, that's the latest. More later when I hear more. - Jeff

Tim Goff The AFIB is no fun and can be tough to shake, but one way or another the docs will find a way to get ... Read more

Tim Goff The AFIB is no fun and can be tough to shake, but one way or another the docs will find a way to get you back into sinus rhythm. Hope it all clears soon

Rob Wigley I had A Flutter, and was ablated (is that a word?). Worked, but it took a long time for the heartbeat ... Read more

Rob Wigley I had A Flutter, and was ablated (is that a word?). Worked, but it took a long time for the heartbeat to consistently stay in the 70's again. It's no fun, but I did lose about 15 pounds whilst fluttering for 5 days.....which I didn't really need to lose, but it was ok. Hope she's doing well......

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3989 days ago

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"Heart surgery a'int easy!" And the first 72 hours is typically the worst. As many of you know I went through this myself in March 2012. My story here: http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/jeffreyshebovsky My mom, Lenore, had a bad night Sunday night overnight. Had Afib (Atrial Fibrillation), which as we know is kind of a common but risky complication, after OHS and usually on day 2-3, which is right where she was. They have that under control it seems. When I saw her last night she seemed much more herself and her voice was stronger. We are hoping today will be an even better day, now that she is past the 72 hour point.

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3990 days ago

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Lenore had a rough day yesterday. But then again, its only day 2 and that is usually the worst. She is in her own room, flat screen TV and all but in pain. ...Read more

Lenore had a rough day yesterday. But then again, its only day 2 and that is usually the worst. She is in her own room, flat screen TV and all but in pain. Chest pain, neck and upper back. Tried to get a massage therapist in there but she was not up to that yet. She did go for a couple of short walks so that is good. Hopeful her night was better last night. I will get another update later. As many of you know I went through this in 2012. The first 48 to 72 hours are the worst!. She will be at 72 hours at 2PM today. After this it gets much better. - Jeff

Tammy Pilcher I agree Jeff, the second day was my worst. I had retained 10lbs of fluid and couldn't breathe very w ... Read more

Tammy Pilcher I agree Jeff, the second day was my worst. I had retained 10lbs of fluid and couldn't breathe very well. They gave me lasix and by the third day I had lost the entire 10 lbs and could breathe! Amazing stuff! Prayers and best wishes for Lenore!

Tim Goff I hope she feels better soon, it can be a tough road the first couple of days

Praying for healing and comfort for Lenore!

Terrie Syvertsen Jeff-you might ask one of the nurses if they have a type of towel or thing they can microwave to get ... Read more

Terrie Syvertsen Jeff-you might ask one of the nurses if they have a type of towel or thing they can microwave to get some heat on her upper back for the pain. I am not sure what it was they used on me at first (on day 2)as well but it was something they had there they heated in the microwave and slid under the area that was causing the pain. A gentle heat may help the area as it is
common that this area is painful those first hours after surgery. Tell Lenore we are thinking of her and it will get better. You are right.

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3992 days ago

Nancy D and 1 other reacted to this

I just arrived at the hospital but can't get to see her yet. It's my understanding that they are now taking the chest tubes out. Another positive step forward ...Read more

I just arrived at the hospital but can't get to see her yet. It's my understanding that they are now taking the chest tubes out. Another positive step forward

Lenore Shebovsky Such wonderful news

Terry Shermeister This sounds great

Tammy Pilcher Yay!! Prayers for continued recovery!

Awesome! God is Good.

Eleanor R She will definitely feel better with the tubes out, that relieved the pain I had by 90 percent. Seem ... Read more

Eleanor R She will definitely feel better with the tubes out, that relieved the pain I had by 90 percent. Seems that things are moving steadily towards recovery and healing.

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3992 days ago

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Her tube came out and we went in to see her. She was talking with us (though with a strained voice). She seems to be doing good and looks very well. She then ...Read more

Her tube came out and we went in to see her. She was talking with us (though with a strained voice). She seems to be doing good and looks very well. She then kicked us out after a few minutes because she was tired and wanted to sleep. :) They are supposed to get her sitting up in a chair today. I will post later again when I have more info. - Jeff

Rhonda Rawles Congrats, that's a big step for sure!

Nancy D First big step of forward progress! Yay for this one being behind her.....keep on moving!

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3993 days ago

Jason Lathrop and 3 others reacted to this

We just visited with Lenore. She was awake and trying to talk to us but the breathing tube is still in. She actually seemed to have a smile on her face at one ...Read more

We just visited with Lenore. She was awake and trying to talk to us but the breathing tube is still in. She actually seemed to have a smile on her face at one point. She seems to be in good spirits and doing well. It is 9:36 PM. They are doing one last breathing check right now and after that they are extubating her (taking her tube out)

Tammy Pilcher Great news! Praise the Lord!

Nancy D Praying for a smooth & complete recovery!

Steven A Husted praying for a complete recovery with no set backs amen

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3993 days ago

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This is Jeff ,Lenore's son. She underwent aortic valve replacement surgery with a bovine valve today performed by Kevin Accola at Florida Hospital. She did ...Read more

This is Jeff ,Lenore's son. She underwent aortic valve replacement surgery with a bovine valve today performed by Kevin Accola at Florida Hospital. She did very well and is in ICU now. The surgeon said the surgery was a great success and all the numbers in ICU are looking good right now. We're going back to visit her shortly to see if her breathing tube is out and if she has awakened.

Eleanor R Thanks for letting us know, glad she has a great doctor, a good hospital, and a wonderful outcome. N ... Read more

Eleanor R Thanks for letting us know, glad she has a great doctor, a good hospital, and a wonderful outcome. Now, let the healing begin.

Great news! God is Good!