Good morning/evening where ever you are from, 3 years ago today, 31 May, I had my valve replacement. I was a wild journey leading up to that day, it’s a guessing ...Read more
Good morning/evening where ever you are from, 3 years ago today, 31 May, I had my valve replacement. I was a wild journey leading up to that day, it’s a guessing now if I will need additional surgery in the future, I have an aneurysm growing it’s small for now but it’s there. I met my now husband, he also has his own valve replacements and we tick together but as we face the unknown challenges getting to this day every year is a blessing
Rose Madura Lisa, great hearing from you. I'm sorry about your aneurysm and hope it doesn't need repaired for a ... Read more
Rose Madura Lisa, great hearing from you. I'm sorry about your aneurysm and hope it doesn't need repaired for a long. Stay positive and strong! 💪
Ana Brusso Congratulations Lisa, I do remember you. Thanks for posting 🙏❤️
Lisa Coombe It has been a while, life is great though and the aneurysm hasn’t got any bigger
Susan Lynn Happy 3rd Anniversary, Lisa! I think you made the only cardiac love connection that I've seen on t... Read more
Susan Lynn Happy 3rd Anniversary, Lisa! I think you made the only cardiac love connection that I've seen on this site! Glad you and your husband are doing well! It's great to hear from you!
Grace Mason Congratulations on your wedding! That is cool that you both tick together and can move forward togeth ... Read more
Grace Mason Congratulations on your wedding! That is cool that you both tick together and can move forward together with new leases on life💞 Wishing you many blessed anniversary's🍾💐
Deena Z How beautiful, Lisa. Thank you for sharing with all of us. I have been following your journey with y ... Read more
Deena Z How beautiful, Lisa. Thank you for sharing with all of us. I have been following your journey with you, your son and your now husband! Congrats. Life is good.
Lisa Coombe Thanks every one, now I need to work out how to change my name on here
Ana Brusso Congratulations and best wishes Lisa 😍🎊🎉🍾🥂
Marian Janes Congratulations! Wonderful news! Wishing you healing and happiness!
Went to see my cardiologist today, all valves look good, I have the start of an aneurism but it is small at the moment so he had put me on blood pressure medication, ...Read more
Went to see my cardiologist today, all valves look good, I have the start of an aneurism but it is small at the moment so he had put me on blood pressure medication, review in 12 months
Marie Myers May the aneurysm stay small! Glad the valves all look good.
Rose Madura Good report. Hope the aneurysm doesn't get bigger.
Lisa Coombe Same, I really don’t want another surgery yet. My next surgery will be to repair my knee
Lisa Coombe Update on my knee, the orthopaedic surgeon has said he won’t operate which wasn’t what I wanted t ... Read more
Lisa Coombe Update on my knee, the orthopaedic surgeon has said he won’t operate which wasn’t what I wanted to hear, he also said I have osteoarthritis in my knee as well, I see my dr Wednesday morning, hoping I can get a better pain medication
Had a echo done yesterday, they said all looks good, now the wait to see cardiologist next month
been a crazy time, I’ve got a problem with my knee ...Read more
Had a echo done yesterday, they said all looks good, now the wait to see cardiologist next month
been a crazy time, I’ve got a problem with my knee that I’ve just had a MRI for and I see my GP next week for those results but I’m thinking I will be having knee surgery to fix the problems, hopefully they can give something i can take for the pain. Already using a walking stick, feel to young to be doing this though
Rose Madura Lisa, I'm so happy that your echo looked good! But I'm sorry you are having problems with your knee. ... Read more
Rose Madura Lisa, I'm so happy that your echo looked good! But I'm sorry you are having problems with your knee. Hopefully all will be ok.
Klara Čičić Dear Lisa, good to hear from you! I am glad echo looks good. I am sure they will find the reason for ... Read more
Klara Čičić Dear Lisa, good to hear from you! I am glad echo looks good. I am sure they will find the reason for knee pain and hopefull sort it all out.
Lisa Coombe I have already read the MRI report and have a rough indication of the problem, just need next step an ... Read more
Lisa Coombe I have already read the MRI report and have a rough indication of the problem, just need next step and hope I’m not on crutches for my wedding
Lisa Coombe I have 2 seperate tears in my knee, one is a large one. I start physio tomorrow and see an orthopaedi ... Read more
Lisa Coombe I have 2 seperate tears in my knee, one is a large one. I start physio tomorrow and see an orthopaedic surgeon next month then go on the waiting lists for surgery
As I lay in bed at work, almost midnight in Western Australia, I think back on how much I have accomplished in the last 12 months. Had my first anniversary ...Read more
As I lay in bed at work, almost midnight in Western Australia, I think back on how much I have accomplished in the last 12 months. Had my first anniversary for my valve replacement, I’ve had a few inr problems, got engaged and last month came close to loosing my fiancé in a car accident, thankfully he’s fine and recovery for him is going well, but life is great and next year is another exciting year ahead. Happy new year heart family
Heidi Donohue Happy Anniversary and New Year life is grand
Rose Madura Good to hear from you Lisa. I'm so sorry about your fiancé's accident but glad he's improving. You ... Read more
Rose Madura Good to hear from you Lisa. I'm so sorry about your fiancé's accident but glad he's improving. You've been such an overcomer. Your attitude improved from when you first started posting to now. You are a true heart warrior. God bless you this year and may you have a Happy New Year.
Deena Z Happy New Year, Lisa, as you ring in 2023 in Australia. You have been through the ringer this year,... Read more
Deena Z Happy New Year, Lisa, as you ring in 2023 in Australia. You have been through the ringer this year, but so happy for you that your surgery was successful and you are engaged. Not shabby!
Marie Myers Happy Anniversary Lisa! May the New Year bring all good things!
Yesterday my wonderful partner proposed and of course I said yes. We are members of SES (State Emergency Services) in Australia that’s why we are both in ...Read more
Yesterday my wonderful partner proposed and of course I said yes. We are members of SES (State Emergency Services) in Australia that’s why we are both in orange
Cheryl Mann Congratulations!!! love the orange - international color for safety. Best wishes for a long and h ... Read more
Cheryl Mann Congratulations!!! love the orange - international color for safety. Best wishes for a long and happy marriage.
Klara Čičić Wow that is such a wonderful news Lisa! I am very glad for you both! Congratulations.
Susan Lynn Yay!!! That's great news! Congratulations and best wishes to you both. They say some good things c ... Read more
Susan Lynn Yay!!! That's great news! Congratulations and best wishes to you both. They say some good things come out of our heart journeys, but you're both getting a lifetime of love and happiness out of your "meet cute" at the cardiologist's office. Wishing you all the best!
Deena Z Yay! Wishing you both many happy and healthy days ahead.
Rose Madura Wonderful news Lisa. Congratulations! Glad to hear this. You've come a long way and look how happy... Read more
Rose Madura Wonderful news Lisa. Congratulations! Glad to hear this. You've come a long way and look how happy you are now!
Ana Brusso Congratulations to both of you and thank you for your volunteer work. 🎊🎉👍
Lisa Coombe 1 week till I marry this wonderful man
Susan Lynn Yay, Lisa! So happy for both of you! We're going to want to see your wedding pictures!!!!
Hello wonderful heart family, it’s been a while so thought I would let you know how I am. Today it’s 15 months since my surgery and all is well. I have ...Read more
Hello wonderful heart family, it’s been a while so thought I would let you know how I am. Today it’s 15 months since my surgery and all is well. I have progressed with work to now doing night shifts and although I wasn’t to sure at the start it’s but it’s been great
Timothy Andre Congrats on your successful recovery Lisa. It's nice to hear you are doing well
Klara Čičić That's great, Lisa! I'm so glad you are so strong and progressing well and wishing you all the best : ... Read more
Klara Čičić That's great, Lisa! I'm so glad you are so strong and progressing well and wishing you all the best :))))
Susan Lynn Good to hear from you, Lisa! Glad all is well!
Lisa Coombe Even my relationship is going great, we are planning on getting married next year
Klara Čičić Wow, that's awsome news Lisa, I'm so glad! It's wonderful to love and be loved ❤️ keep us posted! ... Read more
Klara Čičić Wow, that's awsome news Lisa, I'm so glad! It's wonderful to love and be loved ❤️ keep us posted!
Rose Madura Great news all around Lisa! Congratulations and good to hear from you
Has anyone ever listened to their ticking and can tell when it is open and closed or even feel the blood rushing through when open? A few days ago I noticed ...Read more
Has anyone ever listened to their ticking and can tell when it is open and closed or even feel the blood rushing through when open? A few days ago I noticed I could feel when the blood was going through my valve and it is a weird feeling
I’m starting to get some discomfort from my sternum wires, can feel where the top ones are and have to tell my son to be careful when he comes for a hug and ...Read more
I’m starting to get some discomfort from my sternum wires, can feel where the top ones are and have to tell my son to be careful when he comes for a hug and a listen to my ticking. Will ask my dr what we can do to help manage the problem next week
Klara Čičić Good luck Lisa, I hope they will find a way to help you.
Marie Myers Sorry to hear that is happening. Let us know what the doc says.
Susan Lynn Please keep us posted, Lisa. Best of luck.
Hi all, just a amazing post. So most know 31 May 21 I had my valve replacement, 11 weeks later I went back to work as a support worker, and over the last month ...Read more
Hi all, just a amazing post. So most know 31 May 21 I had my valve replacement, 11 weeks later I went back to work as a support worker, and over the last month I have started to do some over night shifts with high needs clients. it’s a great feeling when you have gone through ohs and I have my service lead say I’m doing a great job
stephanie arnold the first year is the longest. thats such a good feeling you are at your job and excelling. Amen!
Lisa Coombe They have been really great during my recovery, making sure I wasn’t doing to much but I can do a w ... Read more
Lisa Coombe They have been really great during my recovery, making sure I wasn’t doing to much but I can do a whole lot more now
It’s crazy that one year after surgery I got an adjustable bed, my partner needed one to help with his heart condition and he got funding for it, I just had ...Read more
It’s crazy that one year after surgery I got an adjustable bed, my partner needed one to help with his heart condition and he got funding for it, I just had to pay for my one which I’m happy to do. I find I raise the head and feet a little and I’m comfortable, it will be handy if I ever need any more operations on my heart
LA Heatley Congratulations on your surgery! I'm having surgery at Cleveland Clinic on August 2, 2022. My surgeo... Read more
LA Heatley Congratulations on your surgery! I'm having surgery at Cleveland Clinic on August 2, 2022. My surgeon is Dr Douglas Johnston. I have a mitral valve prolapse, 3 coronary fistulae, and a nasty arrhythmia so it's OHS for me. If you have any suggestions that would help make my surgery and recovery less painful and run more smoothly I would appreciate it. As women we can have a few different issues than men to deal with. It's a case of "If I'd known then what I know now" and I hope you will share your wisdom. Also did you use a Posthorax vest or Heart Hugger vest at any time and did they help? Thanks for any help you can give me. Sincerely, Lizbeth
Lisa Coombe Watch YouTube videos about getting out of bed after surgery, these were helpful especially to the nur ... Read more
Lisa Coombe Watch YouTube videos about getting out of bed after surgery, these were helpful especially to the nurses because they didn’t have to tell me how to do it. I am in Australia and wasn’t given a Herat pillow like they do in America so all I got was a towel. I had a period after surgery and the nurses were great with helping me with that. I was given a strap thing that I used as a bra, it worked wil
Good morning from Australia, Today, 31 may 2022, is a year since my aortic valve replacement, those first few months were difficult but I made it through, got ...Read more
Good morning from Australia, Today, 31 may 2022, is a year since my aortic valve replacement, those first few months were difficult but I made it through, got back to work and I’ve kept on ticking
Jennifer Barnett Hi from New Zealand Lisa Happy anniversary your surgery date is the same as mine 31 May mine was 5 ye ... Read more
Jennifer Barnett Hi from New Zealand Lisa Happy anniversary your surgery date is the same as mine 31 May mine was 5 years ago today. Congratulations and I wish you all the best.
Something i have tried to avoid getting i have ended up with, covid has got a hold of me on wednesday. was worried about how i would go but so far i have managed ...Read more
Something i have tried to avoid getting i have ended up with, covid has got a hold of me on wednesday. was worried about how i would go but so far i have managed well, i do worry about how it affects the valve so might have to get an appointment with my cardiologist and have it all checked out. lucky for me im the only one in the house that has it, my son and partner havent caught it yet, i think its because as soon as i did my test and came up positive i isolated from them and only left my room to get food, water, for the toilet and to shower. work has been great once i told them, the service lead offered to get anything we need. i get to leave isolation on wednesday night and go back to work thursday norning
Patsy Stewart Lisa, I’m sending prayers your way. Good thing you were quick to quarantine. Hopefully, your family ... Read more
Patsy Stewart Lisa, I’m sending prayers your way. Good thing you were quick to quarantine. Hopefully, your family will remain safe from this. Get better! ~❤️
Rose Madura I'm sorry you have Civif and hope you feel better soon
Lisa Coombe Out of everyone in my house I’m the only one that had covid
Lisa Coombe I just had it a second time last month
10 months post op and I’m feeling really good, I can now walk up inclines and most mornings do a 3km walk as the sun rises, winter is coming which I’m happy ...Read more
10 months post op and I’m feeling really good, I can now walk up inclines and most mornings do a 3km walk as the sun rises, winter is coming which I’m happy about, totally love winter
It’s been 8 months since my surgery and for the last few days I’ve had a bit of pain on the right side under my breast, I’ve put it down to bruising after ...Read more
It’s been 8 months since my surgery and for the last few days I’ve had a bit of pain on the right side under my breast, I’ve put it down to bruising after my son had a meltdown and put all his weight on me, I’m just hoping he’s not done and damage. Will be seeing my GP iwednesday morning so will see what he thinks it could be and if I need a chest X-ray to rule out if there is and damage to my chest recovery
Mary Letschert Hi..I had the same thing for a few months after my surgery ..Im thinking for women it's kind of side ... Read more
Mary Letschert Hi..I had the same thing for a few months after my surgery ..Im thinking for women it's kind of side effect for taping down your breasts during surgery and spreading you chest open, and then months later wearing a bra...it's SO much trauma to the body...but again that just my opinion...also its only 8 months for you ...thats not long enough for you heal..Im 3 years out
Lisa Coombe They wouldn’t have taped down my breasts, I have an allergy to adheasives
It’s the end of the year and I’m 7 months post op, what a crazy 12 months it has been for me, gone from the unknowen of when I will have surgery, to meeting ...Read more
It’s the end of the year and I’m 7 months post op, what a crazy 12 months it has been for me, gone from the unknowen of when I will have surgery, to meeting my amazing boyfriend that knew what I was about to go through to getting my date and going through my surgery, I’m now 7 months post op and all is going great. Thanks to this wonderful site for all the support I have gotten this year, it’s been wonderful
Peter Linn Hi Lisa, always grateful for your inspiring updates. At this point, what do you give your percentage ... Read more
Peter Linn Hi Lisa, always grateful for your inspiring updates. At this point, what do you give your percentage of your recovery since your surgery? Happy New Year! - Peter
Lisa Coombe I’d say about 70%. I lifted my mattress a few days ago for my partner to put something underneath a ... Read more
Lisa Coombe I’d say about 70%. I lifted my mattress a few days ago for my partner to put something underneath and I’ve been a bit sore since but it’s ok. My scar is looking great and my son loves it and will tell me it’s beautiful
Rose Madura So glad you are doing well. You sound so very happy And I'm happy for you!
It’s been 6 months since my surgery, been a crazy time as I adjusted to this new life, dealing with me autistic son trying to attack me just after I got out ...Read more
It’s been 6 months since my surgery, been a crazy time as I adjusted to this new life, dealing with me autistic son trying to attack me just after I got out of hospital, he’s just been diagnosed with ADHD and going back to work but I’m glad I am doing so well.
Those about to have surgery, you got this, it may be scary but life changing
It’s taken almost 6 months but I can finally sneeze without pain, such an amazing feeling. Half way through the first year of my new life.
Those still waiting ...Read more
It’s taken almost 6 months but I can finally sneeze without pain, such an amazing feeling. Half way through the first year of my new life.
Those still waiting your time will come and although recovery can be long, you will feel so much better
Sara Latina I was actually wondering that last night. Coughing still hurts but sneezing feels like I split my ch ... Read more
Sara Latina I was actually wondering that last night. Coughing still hurts but sneezing feels like I split my chest open again. It’s only been two months. Good to know there’s an end in sight.
Lisa Coombe Everyone is different, for a few months I would put my hand at the bottom of my sternum where I was h ... Read more
Lisa Coombe Everyone is different, for a few months I would put my hand at the bottom of my sternum where I was having pain from sneezing, coughing has been fine for a while now
Has anyone had pain at top of sternum 5 months after surgery, I started feeling it Saturday night after taking off my bra and has continued to give me some ...Read more
Has anyone had pain at top of sternum 5 months after surgery, I started feeling it Saturday night after taking off my bra and has continued to give me some pain
Rose Madura Lisa, I remember having scar pain off and on for quite a while. Did you sleep differently or twist y ... Read more
Rose Madura Lisa, I remember having scar pain off and on for quite a while. Did you sleep differently or twist your body in a different way. Sometimes the smallest things will trigger something.
Holly Wale I would echo what Rose said! I hope you are feeling better!
Paula Romero Hi Lisa, I also have pain at the top of my incision. There are a couple of small bumps that are painf ... Read more
Paula Romero Hi Lisa, I also have pain at the top of my incision. There are a couple of small bumps that are painful if I get hugged too tight or move wrong. I am 4-1/2 months out from my surgery. I hope we both move past this. Good Luck!!
Lisa Coombe Pain killers and I was fine, it went away the next day
The last 5 months have gone fast, in another month it will mark my half year since surgery. Yet the lead up to surgery was so slow.
I see my dr this coming ...Read more
The last 5 months have gone fast, in another month it will mark my half year since surgery. Yet the lead up to surgery was so slow.
I see my dr this coming week and if my INR hasn’t changed I can go up to monthly appointments instead of every 2 weeks.
My only problem now is I have a lump in my foot, I can feel it when walking without shoes and it hurts, so I spend a lot more time in my shoes then I normally would, I’m glad I have drs this week already booked
Deena Z Hey Lisa, hi, it does seem like just "yesterday" that you had your surgery. So glad that you are doi ... Read more
Deena Z Hey Lisa, hi, it does seem like just "yesterday" that you had your surgery. So glad that you are doing well!!! Major surgery and it is now history, yay. Gook luck with the foot appt. Must be hard to walk. (Totally get how the doctor appointments pile up.)
Lisa Coombe Turns out it was an internal bruise that formed a ball under the skin, will take time to fully go, it ... Read more
Lisa Coombe Turns out it was an internal bruise that formed a ball under the skin, will take time to fully go, it’s getting better
Hello wonderful heart family, just checking in on how everyone is going within their journey?
im doing really well and in just over a week i will reach 5 ...Read more
Hello wonderful heart family, just checking in on how everyone is going within their journey?
im doing really well and in just over a week i will reach 5 months since surgery, and today im sitting at work, catching up on online learning and getting up to look after my high needs clients needs, something i am thankful i am able to do
for those that have reciently had surgery, hope recovery is going well, i remember how difficult it can be but "you got this"
Have a wonderful day where ever you are
Mike Tirrell 11 weeks for me today, feeling good, just about back to normal.
Rose Madura Doing great Lisa. Just getting ready to go on my daily walk. It's a beautiful autumn day here in Oh ... Read more
Rose Madura Doing great Lisa. Just getting ready to go on my daily walk. It's a beautiful autumn day here in Ohio! Glad you are doing so well. Your outlook is very positive!
Marie Myers Great post! So glad you are doing well!
Very positive post Lisa, so glad you are doing well and enjoying your very challenging job. God bless ... Read more
Very positive post Lisa, so glad you are doing well and enjoying your very challenging job. God bless you
Susan Lynn Lisa - Glad you're doing well! I'm sure you were greatly missed by your clients. Happy you're back ... Read more
Susan Lynn Lisa - Glad you're doing well! I'm sure you were greatly missed by your clients. Happy you're back to the work you love!
Today is a year since my boyfriend had his TAVR, wish I knew him back then, I would have been there for him but I can be there for him now while he is going ...Read more
Today is a year since my boyfriend had his TAVR, wish I knew him back then, I would have been there for him but I can be there for him now while he is going through some health issues
Marie Myers Live and learn, that is what we are supposed to do. If you are helping him now, that is a wonderful t ... Read more
Marie Myers Live and learn, that is what we are supposed to do. If you are helping him now, that is a wonderful thing. I am sure he appreciates the help!
Another difference today, I went to the local swimming pool today and that went well. Last time I went was before surgery, the pool is indoor and the air inside ...Read more
Another difference today, I went to the local swimming pool today and that went well. Last time I went was before surgery, the pool is indoor and the air inside felt heavy and found it hard to breath, today it felt great and felt the difference as soon as I walked in
Being back at work has been wonderful, I try not to take on to many shifts and have rest days after doing 8 hour days which leave me tired. I now work with ...Read more
Being back at work has been wonderful, I try not to take on to many shifts and have rest days after doing 8 hour days which leave me tired. I now work with high needs clients and I’m enjoying it, learning how to Tend to their needs and what times that feeds and water needs to be given.
I love what I do and I’m greatful to be where I am today, thankful to the surgeon that did my operation, the care I was given while in hospital.
To those that have upcoming surgeries something I heard all the time it “you got this” and it is so true, may you find the strength to get through the long road ahead and know that the family we have become will be here always
Love for me to you
Patsy Stewart What a blessing to have a job that you love! I truly enjoy reading your posts. Thank you for always b ... Read more
Patsy Stewart What a blessing to have a job that you love! I truly enjoy reading your posts. Thank you for always being so uplifting and helping to guide others through their journey. Press on, Lisa! You’re doing a great job!!~❤️
Thank you for sharing this very positive and full of love post.
Deena Z What comes around , goes around, Lisa. Love abounds.
Lisa Coombe That’s the way I see it, I got so much support before I had my surgery and the best I can do is pas ... Read more
Lisa Coombe That’s the way I see it, I got so much support before I had my surgery and the best I can do is pass on what I got out of going through it with those about to have their surgery’s
Fresh from cardiologist today, from my echo last week the feedback today was the heart looks normal size and new valve it well seated and working well, he said ...Read more
Fresh from cardiologist today, from my echo last week the feedback today was the heart looks normal size and new valve it well seated and working well, he said he could hear my ticking and was fascinated with my video and pic of my heart