Lisa Coombe - Heart Valve Journal

Marie Myers I think it is a good distraction, also! Hang in there!

Lisa Coombe Such a good feeling to get back into doing what I love, I stopped working in September last year and I’ve missed my clients I had

Marie Myers I totally get it. As I was getting thru recovery, it was important to me to get back to work, just to “be normal” again. I was back at my job in the operating ... Read more

Lisa Coombe My work is great, they kept me on even though for a while they didn’t want to risk my health, my first client I have is one I do like having and she will ... Read more

Steven Methot That will be great for your morale, I am sure!

Lisa Coombe I looking forward to getting into it, can’t do all I use to but what I can will be great

Steven Methot Lisa, as I said, you're an inspiration to me and i am sure to many others.

Eddie Patton I didn't need them last time but could see where they may be handy.
I was just finishing up my list, here it is if it helps:
PJs (short sleeve button up and ... Read more

Lisa Coombe We don’t have COVID restrictions here anymore but thanks for the list, that’s very helpful, there is some extra thing I an putting on for my bag, I can’t ... Read more

Rose Madura Throat Losengers will be a big help for you. They were for me. Additionally, the best thinf for me (and it was recommended from someone on this site) was ... Read more

Susan Lynn Lisa - I didn't have any throat discomfort after the breathing tube. It can't hurt to bring them.

Rita Savelis I had no throat discomfort after the breathing tube. The only item I really needed in hospital was a hair elastic to keep my hair tied back.

Elyse Sherman Good morning, Lisa and a peaceful Christmas to you. I understand that fatigue is very normal in our situation and that once you have the surgery and are on ... Read more

Marie Myers

Great advice from Elyse. Be aware of the emotional effects of impending heart surgery, also. I know I was in a mental slump after finding out I needed surgery. ... Read more

Lisa Coombe Thanks, I did pick up as the day went on, my son was happy to just have ham even though I did cook a wonderful chicken as well. I had a great sleep last night ... Read more

Frank Giovanniello Those days are here and there. But, each time you awake is a blessing!

Tom Everson Hi l made a list of questions to ask the surgeon and put the list on my phone . Listen carefully to what he says , if possible bring someone with you ( and ... Read more

Steven Methot Bring someone! Tom is right. You set an agenda of questions, and alternate questions. What do you need to know? Make sure you have it in front of you and ... Read more

Lisa Coombe This is second appointment, it’s over the phone. I asked many questions first time that were answered.

Steven Methot Duplicate that I cannot delete.

Steven Methot Good Lord that must be frustrating.

Lisa Coombe Very frustrating, bad enough I couldn’t spend Christmas with my family, they are 5 hrs drive away, I get really tired now days very easy and my mum understands ... Read more

Lisa Coombe Have another phone appointment booked for tomorrow, I don’t think surgeon will call but I will be surprised if he does

Liz Draeger Before I had valve surgery, I suffered from terrible fatigue. I would have to lay down each day. I had open heart May 2019. It took time to recover but ... Read more

Lisa Coombe I generally don’t sleep during the day, once the sun is up I’m awake

Rita Savelis Fatigue is hard. I spent so much time on the sofa and moving slowly through the house. One has to take it easy but it's hard. There is so much to do and one ... Read more

Lisa Coombe I have started having problems getting to sleep at night, this isn’t easy for me, I’m a single mum and my son has autism, he has been great dealing with ... Read more

Rita Savelis I wish I had asked my surgeon to take a photo of my heart while he was in there....

Lisa Coombe It’s the only thing he wants, surgeon said he would do it but wants a thank you card from my son. The photo will be printed and framed in my lounge room for all to see

Sue Sommer Want to wish you the best. The fatigue is normal with aortic stenosis, and often just from the stress of knowing about it! I was diagnosed at 43, had my valve ... Read more

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