Maryann Gomez - Heart Valve Journal

My Journal

LINDA ROBERTS Yes, you did too much too soon so think that was a sign to take it more easy. I know my chest muscles got sore until about week 9. You will be amazed once ... Read more

Susan Lynn I'm sorry to hear that Maryann. It's easy to forget that you're recovering from major surgery when you're feeling so good, but try to take it easy. My house ... Read more

Jennifer McInerney We had a small group in for my husbands birthday this morning. It was fun but when they left I slept for three hours. I am six weeks post surgery and clearly ... Read more

Nancy LeClair Gottlieb I did some Laundry Monday and Tuesday and then suffered for it. I'm 4 weeks post op. Today I'm feeling pretty well.

Jennifer John Listen to your body, Maryann. Too much, too soon.❤️

Louanna Miller I’m 11 weeks out from OHS and I still pace myself. I can do many things, but limit the length of time as my sternum and chest become sore. I can honestly ... Read more

Maryann Gomez Thank you Louanns. Yes, it gets better every week but I’m not as patient with myself as I should be.
I am so thrilled that I lived and did so well. My surgeon ... Read more

Terry Goin Awesome news Maryann

Rob Sparling Keep pressing ahead, Maryann! Do what you can do (plus another 1-2%)! 😜

Louanna Miller Maryann, I was exhausted after my 2 and 3 week post op appointments. Both required a 3 hour drive one way. Don’t be too hard on yourself. We are all unique ... Read more

Tracy Fallu Great news!

Nancy Luth Good news Maryann.

Maryann Gomez Thank you for the encouragement. Some days are great and other days difficult!

Maryann Gomez Louanne, thank you. I’m doing well but it’s slow. Really slow. I am 6 weeks post op and still cannot walk a mile. I still am struggling to sleep in the ... Read more

MARIE PICUN And you well. Baby steps. We are all behind you.

Marie Myers I had more pain from my last root canal than I did from a full sternotomy.
After the open heart, I was uncomfortable, but not having severe pain like tooth ... Read more

Jean Raber Yup, Mom was over 80 when she had AVR. She was amazed at how little pain there was. Teeth way worse!

Meredith Bray I'm with Marie & Jean. I'd rather have another surgery than deal with a rotten tooth again!

Carmen P Good luck tomorrow Maryann, you will do fine. My aortic valve replacement was October 2016. My best advice is to stay ahead of the pain with your meds. My ... Read more

Maryann Gomez Yes. I’m finding that I tell myself ‘slow down. Slow down!’ I want to go go go but I can’t ! I’m in day 7 of my recovery. I’m still wanting ... Read more

Thomas Brusstar Once I knew my valve was severe, I started having dreams of my heart failing, waking up with a start fearing that my heart had stopped. I didn’t fear the ... Read more

Nancy Luth Hang in there. My stenosis progressed quickly as well. It cameras a complete shock that I had deteriorated to the severe/ critical stage.

Dan Vechiola I agree with Thomas. It came to the point that my aortic valve area was down to .4 and I needed a new valve put in before it closed completely. Knowledge ... Read more

Maryann Gomez My valve area is also at .4 and the mean gradient is 49.5. Not good.

Maryann Gomez Dan, I saw my periodontist today and I need lasar surgery on my lower gums and 2 teeth removed. He will put me on PCN prior. How long did you have to wait ... Read more