Lisa Coombe - Heart Valve Journal

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2 days ago

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Hope everyone had a wonderful new year. I sure didn’t, just 3 hours into the new year my wonderful husband lost his battle with heart failure and passed at ...Read more

Hope everyone had a wonderful new year. I sure didn’t, just 3 hours into the new year my wonderful husband lost his battle with heart failure and passed at home, in his bed with me by his side. Throughout the day we mourned him, held his hand , gave him his final wash and got him dressed before we let him go to the funeral home.
It broke his daughter to loose her dad but we came together as a blended family to support each other.
I’m greatful for the time we had from our first meeting when I was waiting for my heart surgery to our beautiful relationship that lead to our beautiful wedding all. The way to all the care I gave him right up to his final moments

Richard Munson Thats so sad to hear. My condolences to you and your family.

Fidel Martínez Ruiz I´m so sorry for your lost. Sending love and strength to you and yours.

Marie Myers I am so sorry for your loss.

Pamela Gregory I am so sorry for the loss of your husband

John Cook I am so sorry for you.

Kathy Ozio So sorry to hear about the loss of your husband.

Susan Goforth I'm so very sorry for the loss of your beloved husband. Sending healing prayers 🙏

Ana Brusso Dear Lisa, very sad to hear about your husband’s passing. My condolences to you and the whole famil ... Read more

Ana Brusso Dear Lisa, very sad to hear about your husband’s passing. My condolences to you and the whole family. God bless you 🙏❤️

Rose Madura Oh Lisa, I am so sorry! The kind of pain you are feeling is terrible. I know from experience. I will ... Read more

Rose Madura Oh Lisa, I am so sorry! The kind of pain you are feeling is terrible. I know from experience. I will keep you in my prayers. 🙏

Lisa Coombeposted an update

109 days ago

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Cardiologist appointment today and he said my valve is working well and looking perfect, he’s happy with my weight loss progress and with my blood pressure, ...Read more

Cardiologist appointment today and he said my valve is working well and looking perfect, he’s happy with my weight loss progress and with my blood pressure, the aneurysm has increased a little but he isn’t worried and will be back next year

Kimberly Eisenhut Lisa, that is such great news! Best wishes to you always

Rose Madura Wonderful news to hear!

Ana Brusso Way to go Lisa, continued good health. Blessings 🙏❤️

Lisa Coombeposted an update

119 days ago

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Had a appointment with my regular go today and got the exults for my last echo, all is good but the aneurysm has increased in size by 1cm but for now that’s ...Read more

Had a appointment with my regular go today and got the exults for my last echo, all is good but the aneurysm has increased in size by 1cm but for now that’s still small at 4.2cm

Marie Myers May it stay that way forever

Lisa Coombe It was at 4.1 for almost 2 years, slow growth is better for me

Lisa Coombeposted an update

126 days ago

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What a wonderful day, it’s my birthday and I had my yearly echocardiogram today then went out to lunch with my wonderful husband. Now ending my day by going ...Read more

What a wonderful day, it’s my birthday and I had my yearly echocardiogram today then went out to lunch with my wonderful husband. Now ending my day by going to SES (State emergency services). Enjoy you day everyone, the sun has gone down where I am in the beautiful great southern in Western Australia

Susan Lynn Lisa - It's good to hear from you! Glad you're doing well! Happy Birthday!

Lisa Coombe Thanks

Marie Myers Happy Birthday Lisa!!

Lisa Coombeposted an update

219 days ago

Rose Madura, divya gangadharan, Kimberly Eisenhut and 4 others reacted to this

Hello all, it’s another wonderful year since my valve replacement and all is going well, he aneurysms hasn’t changed as far as I know, that will be checked ...Read more

Hello all, it’s another wonderful year since my valve replacement and all is going well, he aneurysms hasn’t changed as far as I know, that will be checked in September. Work life is good and I still enjoy what I do. Hubby is still going well, his health is stable which is a blessing, we even had our first blended family holiday to Tasmania and Melbourne. Roll on for next years update

Susan Lynn Great to hear from you, Lisa! Glad all is well! Happy Anniversary!!

Grace Mason Happy anniversary Lisa❤️‼️

Deena Z Congrats!!! You have come so far.

Ana Brusso Happy Anniversary Lisa!

Pamela Gregory Happy Anniversary!!!

Rose Madura Good to hear from you! Happy Anniversary.

Lisa Coombeposted an update

475 days ago

Max Jam, Darrell Malone, Deena Z and 2 others reacted to this

Another yearly echo and cardiologist appointment done, heart looks good and no growth on the aneurysm, next check in 12 months

Marie Myers Great news!

Rose Madura Wonderful to hear!

Deena Z Hooray! Life is good!

Dan Fouratt

Lisa Coombeposted an update

585 days ago

Kathy Ozio, Rose Madura reacted to this

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

Marie Myers Happy Anniversary Lisa! Great post!

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!

Lisa Coombeposted an update

772 days ago

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Me and my tall 13 year old son on my wedding day

Rose Madura Beautiful! You both look very happy.

Valerie Allen Great picture, Lisa!

Klara Čičić What a beautiful photo! Your smile is so full of love. Lisa congratulations, I wish you all the best! ... Read more

Klara Čičić What a beautiful photo! Your smile is so full of love. Lisa congratulations, I wish you all the best!

Susan Lynn Lovely photo of the two of you!!

Lisa Coombeposted an update

785 days ago

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11/11/23 I married my wonderful partner, we both tick together and it was a wonderful day filled with love

Richard Munson Another 11/11 marriage.

Susan Lynn Best wishes for a long, happy, healthy marriage! ❤🍾🥂

Rose Madura Congratulations Lisa! 🎉

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!

Lisa Coombeposted an update

832 days ago

Grace Mason reacted to this

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

Lisa Coombeposted an update

859 days ago

Kimberly Eisenhut reacted to this

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

Lisa Coombeposted an update

951 days ago

Andrew Dial, Tatjana Seizova-Cajic, Susan Lynn and 3 others reacted to this

Today it’s been 2 years since my valve replacement, I will just keep ticking along. Good luck to upcoming surgeries. You got this

Marie Myers Happy Anniversary Lisa!!

Rose Madura Good to hear from you and glad all is well!

Ana Brusso Congratulations 🎉🎊👍

Klara Čičić Happy anniversary dear Lisa!

Time flies.

Louise Moore It's a happy anniversary, YAY! yes, just keep on ticking along, singing a happy song, Lisa! 🎶

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1101 days ago

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!

Ana Brusso Happy New Year Lisa.

Klara Čičić Happy new year Lisa, I am glad everything turned out fine. It is good to hear from you, heart warrior ... Read more

Klara Čičić Happy new year Lisa, I am glad everything turned out fine. It is good to hear from you, heart warrior!

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1175 days ago

Rose Madura reacted to this

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!!!!

Lisa Coombeposted an update

1199 days ago

I’ve been ok for a while but over the last week I’ve had some pain at the bottom of my sternum, haven’t done anything different

Lisa Coombeposted an update

1223 days ago

Klara Čičić, Timothy Andre, Kimberly Eisenhut and 2 others reacted to this

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

Lisa Coombeposted an update

1253 days ago

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

Lisa Coombeposted an update

1265 days ago

Klara Čičić reacted to this

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.

Lisa Coombe Was hoping this wouldn’t happen

Lisa Coombe Wires settled down thankfully

Lisa Coombeposted an update

1268 days ago

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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

Klara Čičić Bravo Lisa, that's great to hear!

Rose Madura Wonderful news Lisa. Congratulations!

Deena Z Great to be back at “better than normal”! Good work. You had courage!

Lisa Coombe I had a lot of support from everyone on this site

Lisa Coombeposted an update

1305 days ago

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

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1316 days ago

Rose Madura, Kimberly Eisenhut, Patsy Stewart and 1 other reacted to this

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

Robert Young Go Lisa!

Rose Madura Congratulations Lisa! You've come a long way. Glad you ate doing well!

Susan Lynn Happy Anniversary, Lisa! Wishing you continued good health!

Robin Shanahan Congratulations!

Happy first anniversary, good to hear from you. God bless you

Deena Z Yay. Congrats!

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.

Marie Myers Wishing you many more healthy years!

Lisa Coombe Thanks all, I’ve had a busy day working

Patsy Stewart Go, Lisa! Happy 1st. Anniversary! I think of you often and pray that you continue to get better and b ... Read more

Patsy Stewart Go, Lisa! Happy 1st. Anniversary! I think of you often and pray that you continue to get better and better!~❤️

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1367 days ago

Patsy Stewart reacted to this

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

Lisa Coombeposted an update

1376 days ago

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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

Continued good health and blessings. 🙏❤️

Deena Z Going strong! Keep it up!

Rose Madura Good to hear from you Lisa. Glad you are doing well!

Lisa Coombeposted an update

1435 days ago

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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

Lisa Coombeposted an update

1467 days ago

Rose Madura, Holly Wale, Deena Z reacted to this

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!

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1497 days ago

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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

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1506 days ago

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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

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1518 days ago

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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

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1527 days ago

Rose Madura reacted to this

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

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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!

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