Marie-Ange Jacques - Heart Valve Journal

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694 days ago

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Wishing all my heart valve friends a happy new year 2024. May the Lord showers His abundant blessings on you all.
May we all have a healthy year and we keep ...Read more

Wishing all my heart valve friends a happy new year 2024. May the Lord showers His abundant blessings on you all.
May we all have a healthy year and we keep on encouraging each other 🙏🙏❤️❤️

Rose Madura Happy New Year!

Daneen Douglas Thank you and blessings to all of you who have had your surgeries, and those like myself, still await ... Read more

Daneen Douglas Thank you and blessings to all of you who have had your surgeries, and those like myself, still awaiting a surgery in 2024.

Deena Z Amen!

Marie-Ange Jacques posted a journal

701 days ago

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Merry Christmas to all my heart valve friends and members here. May God continue to bless us with life so we continue to encourage each other 😘🤗

Susan Lynn Merry Christmas! ❤💚

Rose Madura Merry Christmas 🎄

Ana Brusso Merry Christmas Marie-Ange Jacques 🙏❤️🎄🤶🏻🎅🏼

Kath Duggan Merry Christmas to you!

Marie-Ange Jacques posted a journal

732 days ago

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Hi all

It's Friday today and weekend has started😍 Hooray 🎉🎉🎉
I started work this week,on Monday and I did the full week . After almost ...Read more

Hi all

It's Friday today and weekend has started😍 Hooray 🎉🎉🎉
I started work this week,on Monday and I did the full week . After almost 3 months of been away, I was happy to be back.
I was tired at times but I took everything slowly. So happy now , I have 2 full days to rest and be back on Monday.

My life is getting back to normal and I am so happy. God is good and has never fail to show me His mercies.

Blessed wkn to all of you.

Rose Madura You Are doing really well Marie-Ange. God is good all the time! ❤️‍🩹👍

Marie Myers Getting back to work was an important thing in my recovery also. Glad you are back!

Marie-Ange Jacques posted a journal

741 days ago

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Woke up today feeling my normal self. I went for a long way and was so happy to meet friends I had not seen for quite a while. I feel so blessed to be alive ...Read more

Woke up today feeling my normal self. I went for a long way and was so happy to meet friends I had not seen for quite a while. I feel so blessed to be alive 🙏 and each day I thank God so much.

10 weeks after surgery now and I am preparing myself to go back to work next week.I am positive and Jesus will see me thru.

It has not been a smooth journey but I have made it.

Thank you Lord

Susan Lynn Yay! That's great news. Ten weeks is still early into recovery- you're doing very well! Take it... Read more

Susan Lynn Yay! That's great news. Ten weeks is still early into recovery- you're doing very well! Take it slow when you get back to work. That fatigue can sneak up on you!

Laurent G Very happy for you Marie-Ange, all the best !

Grace Mason Great news Marie-Ange! So glad to hear about your good day ❤️

Marie-Ange Jacques Thank- you Susan for your advise. I was thinking of that and was thinking of asking my boss if I coul ... Read more

Marie-Ange Jacques Thank- you Susan for your advise. I was thinking of that and was thinking of asking my boss if I could work half day only because I know there are days the fatigue will come .The back ache still come up every morning.

Marie-Ange Jacques posted a journal

748 days ago

Valerie Allen, Kimberly Eisenhut, Marie-Ange Jacques reacted to this

Hi

Feeling a bit down today.

Recovering is going well but a bit slow.

I am trying to get back to my normal routine.

Still have some ...Read more

Hi

Feeling a bit down today.

Recovering is going well but a bit slow.

I am trying to get back to my normal routine.

Still have some mild chest and upper back pain but can manage without pain killers.

Rose Madura Recovery has many ups and downs. Try to think positively how your heart surgery has more than likely ... Read more

Rose Madura Recovery has many ups and downs. Try to think positively how your heart surgery has more than likely prolonged your life. I had a very hard recovery And was re-hopitalized four times and spent 24 total days in the hospital over a 3 month period so my recovery was extra long. But I kept hanging on and did my best to stay positive for the sake of my husband. Hang in there. It will get better. ❤️‍🩹

Marie Myers Post surgery is a time of both physical and emotional recovery. My emotions were all over the place ... Read more

Marie Myers Post surgery is a time of both physical and emotional recovery. My emotions were all over the place for the first few weeks. With time, you will start feeling better and regain your strength. Take one day at a time, and hang in there!

Marie-Ange Jacques Thank you ladies🥰

Grace Mason Hi Marie-Ange,
There are definitely days I feel discouraged too. It IS day to day on how well I fe ... Read more

Grace Mason Hi Marie-Ange,
There are definitely days I feel discouraged too. It IS day to day on how well I feel. I am trying to focus on my weekly progress now.
We are in this together ❤️. Use your pain meds if you need them. I have had to start taking some again recently, Tylenol and Advil alternating. The pain and sleeplessness can really wear you down, so I'm feeling better on them, for now.
Sending good vibes to you💞💖

Marie-Ange Jacques posted a journal

754 days ago

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Today after 8 weeks of the surgery, I felt ready for the first time to go in town, to browse a bit round the shop and see new things.

So I took my usual ...Read more

Today after 8 weeks of the surgery, I felt ready for the first time to go in town, to browse a bit round the shop and see new things.

So I took my usual bus to town and for about 1 hour just went walking and browsing in the shop.

Got my daughter a beautiful carpet for her room then when I got a bit tired,I took the bus home.

But was so happy for its a little victory for me and signs ,I am coming back in the land of normal again🤣 . Thank you Lord🙏 Tomorrow will be better.

Grace Mason Yeah! Marie

Rose Madura Congratulations! It's these little victories that encourage us!

Susan Lynn Huge victory!!! Good for you!

Jill Porter Good for you! A little at a time is the way to go!!

Marie-Ange Jacques Thank you so much ladies. You all encourage me 🥰 A little at a time ❤️

Marie-Ange Jacques posted an update

755 days ago

Marie-Ange Jacques reacted to this

Hi all
Just a quick question
As I have just done the surgery and have a mechanical valve,there is the ticking and I am not use to it yet, sometimes it ...Read more

Hi all
Just a quick question
As I have just done the surgery and have a mechanical valve,there is the ticking and I am not use to it yet, sometimes it made me scared just hearing it so I am asking if you guys with mechanical valve also have the ticking and how you cope with it.

Jeff Williams I've gotten used to it and don't hear it most of the time. It was harder just after my surgery becau ... Read more

Jeff Williams I've gotten used to it and don't hear it most of the time. It was harder just after my surgery because it was so new.

Hopefully, it will blend into the rest of life's noises for you soon and you are able to enjoy that little click as you go about your day.

Klara Čičić Hi Marie, I have heard that it takes some time to get used to the click and most people get used to i ... Read more

Klara Čičić Hi Marie, I have heard that it takes some time to get used to the click and most people get used to it after few months. For some, it takes effort and positive attitude, sometimes even cognitive bihevioral therapy which can be very helpful. Stay optimistic, we are here for the support! Take care.

Marie-Ange Jacques Thank you , Jeffery I am taking it positive as my surgeon told me," the click means you are okay" ... Read more

Marie-Ange Jacques Thank you , Jeffery I am taking it positive as my surgeon told me," the click means you are okay"

Marie-Ange Jacques Thank you Klara🙏

Ann T My surgery was in March of 2021. I have the On-X mechanical valve. I also constantly hear the clicki... Read more

Ann T My surgery was in March of 2021. I have the On-X mechanical valve. I also constantly hear the clicking. It has definitely been a life change and something to get used to. It is easier to ignore and even forget about at some times more than others. It does seem to get easier to live with as time goes on. I am glad I found this site and know that others know what I mean when I talk about it.

Marie-Ange Jacques Thank you for sharing your experience 🙏
We do get use to it and I guess we are special with th ... Read more

Marie-Ange Jacques Thank you for sharing your experience 🙏
We do get use to it and I guess we are special with the clicking 😄

Marie-Ange Jacques posted a photo

756 days ago

Grace Mason , Rose Madura, Valerie Allen and 1 other reacted to this

With my God sent medical team in India.

Rose Madura Great picture!

Marie-Ange Jacques Thanks Rose

Susan Lynn Beautiful photo!! We're so fortunate to have skilled medical teams!

Marie-Ange Jacques Yes,all God good work. The moment I meet the surgeon,he inspire trust in me and I knew he will do a g ... Read more

Marie-Ange Jacques Yes,all God good work. The moment I meet the surgeon,he inspire trust in me and I knew he will do a good job.

Marie-Ange Jacques posted a photo

756 days ago

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Grace Mason Welcome to recovery Marie-Ange and congratulations on your successful surgery ❤️❤️. You look ... Read more

Grace Mason Welcome to recovery Marie-Ange and congratulations on your successful surgery ❤️❤️. You look beautiful.

Marie-Ange Jacques Thank you ,Grace and I had my birthday in September same month ,I did my surgery and I say the surger ... Read more

Marie-Ange Jacques Thank you ,Grace and I had my birthday in September same month ,I did my surgery and I say the surgery was my birthday 🎁 🎁

Marie Myers Congratulations on your surgery! Now is the time to be patient with yourself. Walk as much as you can ... Read more

Marie Myers Congratulations on your surgery! Now is the time to be patient with yourself. Walk as much as you can, and do your deep breathing excercises. You will make progress bit by bit, and day by day.

Susan Lynn You look wonderful! Welcome to recovery!

Marie-Ange Jacques Thank you Marie.

Your words encourage me to push forward.

🥰

Marie-Ange Jacques Thank you Susan😊

Marie-Ange Jacques posted an update

756 days ago

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Its 8 weeks since I had my mitral valve replacement, everything is new to me.I am trying to adjust to my life and at the same time recovering. I feel sad sometimes ...Read more

Its 8 weeks since I had my mitral valve replacement, everything is new to me.I am trying to adjust to my life and at the same time recovering. I feel sad sometimes but I do pray a lot and God will get me thru this. I love in Seychelles,a place where they do not do heart surgery and I had to go to India for the surgery. My surgeon in India and his team was a good one and the best but the only thing is they are faraway now and I have to cope alone now with my cardiologist whom I see once every 3 months. Now I am happy to be in this group and thank you so much for accepting me .
I will upload my photo and story later .

I am still getting used to the ticking.

Love 💕 Marie

Grace Mason I am right there with you in recovery Marie-Ange. Wishing you all the best.💞 We can do this! 👍� ... Read more

Grace Mason I am right there with you in recovery Marie-Ange. Wishing you all the best.💞 We can do this! 👍😊

Marie-Ange Jacques Yes we can..

Rose Madura Marie-Ange, you are a warrior 🪖! We are here for you.