Mark Ward - Heart Valve Journal

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Mark Wardposted an update

548 days ago

Bern Bradley I decided to remodel one of our bathroom’s so I know just what you are talking about. I called a very great friend of mine and said ...Read more

Bern Bradley I decided to remodel one of our bathroom’s so I know just what you are talking about. I called a very great friend of mine and said “Can we do a bathroom remodel in 4 weeks?” He said “For you my friend, “Hell Yeah” and now we have contractors ripping everything out….
Also I now understand what women go through before the birth of a child in respect to “nesting”…
Yes I must try to clean up and get everything in order even though I have limited energy.
All while reading many different books about heart surgery like….
The Patient’s Guide To Heart Valve Surgery by Adam Pick
Surgery Open Heart 2nd Edition by Steven G. Monteiro RN
Welcome To The Zipper Club Surviving Heart Surgery and Beyond by Bruce Ballister
Getting Cracked by Jon Frazier
And
The Cardiac Recovery Handbook The Complete Guide to Life After Heart Attack or Heart Surgery
Just sharing some of the things I am doing to try and keep my mind busy and to stop thinking about what might or might not happen.

Greg Lewis Well, i for one think thats cool for you to post what your up to while waiting!! Dont worry, though, ... Read more

Greg Lewis Well, i for one think thats cool for you to post what your up to while waiting!! Dont worry, though, because you have no idea what could happen, and cannot affect the outcome. But, you do know that renos NEVER stop at the bathroom, right? " well now, that looks ju...ahhh now the front room needs a touch up too" hahaha...😂😂

Klara Čičić That's great comparison Mark, it was really almost like the "nesting" before childbirth for me, too � ... Read more

Klara Čičić That's great comparison Mark, it was really almost like the "nesting" before childbirth for me, too 😂😂 crazy cleaning, making lists, getting everything ready... Good luck!

Pamela Gregory I agree with Klara. The only other time I cleaned like before this surgery was when I was "nesting" ... Read more

Pamela Gregory I agree with Klara. The only other time I cleaned like before this surgery was when I was "nesting" before the birth of my daughter. Before surgery I was feeling completely out of control in lots of ways but I could clean every inch of that house, so I did (hahaha) . The good news is, if I ever get back to DE I have cleaned curtains, sheets, floors(in corners of closets even), windows, window sills, drawers cleaned organized and lots of other things.

I think its good to keep your mind occupied and it feels gratifying. You will be going back to it and you want everything prepared

Mark Wardposted a journal

549 days ago

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Will be going to my Pre Op appointment on Monday, October 31st. Then have to anxiously wait for 2 weeks for my OHS.

Got good days ...Read more

Will be going to my Pre Op appointment on Monday, October 31st. Then have to anxiously wait for 2 weeks for my OHS.

Got good days and bad days but I am trying to stay positive

Angela Meletiadis That's the way to do it, Mark!!!

Klara Čičić You are doing good Mark, it will all be fine! Hang in there. Everything is just the way it should be. ... Read more

Klara Čičić You are doing good Mark, it will all be fine! Hang in there. Everything is just the way it should be.

Rose Madura Stay strong Mark. Your almost there!

Mark Wardposted a journal

562 days ago

Well I met with my heart surgeon on September 28, 2022, to discuss the results of my TEE procedure as well as my Heart Cath procedure which I had on September ...Read more

Well I met with my heart surgeon on September 28, 2022, to discuss the results of my TEE procedure as well as my Heart Cath procedure which I had on September 7, 2022.

Well I was informed that I needed to have replacement surgery and Dr. Dean Nakamura recommended that I not wait too long to schedule. He actually recommended that I get the surgery before the holidays.

Well I thought “ Yeah Right”…. Who wants to be laid up during the holidays. Well it became apparent that I truly need to take care of this now after trying to carry a 30 lbs bag of dog food from the garage into the house. I was huffing and puffing after only walking less than 100 feet.

I called the office this morning October 13, 2022 to get on the schedule. And now I am scheduled for OHS to replace my Mitral Valve on November 14, 2022.

Stressed out but that par for the course I guess.

Rose Madura Best wishes Mark. Things happened fast for me as well. Please keep us posted on your journey. Gods... Read more

Rose Madura Best wishes Mark. Things happened fast for me as well. Please keep us posted on your journey. Godspeed.

Ana Brusso Good to hear from you again Mark. Glad you are going to take care of your heart. We will be here root ... Read more

Ana Brusso Good to hear from you again Mark. Glad you are going to take care of your heart. We will be here rooting for you. Keep us posted. Aloha

Susan Lynn Mark - I remember how winded I was with a small amount of exertion. You'll be glad to put this behi... Read more

Susan Lynn Mark - I remember how winded I was with a small amount of exertion. You'll be glad to put this behind you. Having surgery around the holidays isn't as bad as you think. I had mine on Dec. 1. You'll be a little tired on Thanksgiving, but you'll feel good by New Years Eve! All the best to you!

Danielle Elizabeth Best wishes, I remember during my surgical consult, asking to push back the surgery by a year, but th ... Read more

Danielle Elizabeth Best wishes, I remember during my surgical consult, asking to push back the surgery by a year, but then I wasn’t able to walk up one flight of stairs. I knew the surgeon was right. Health comes first. ❤️