Meredith Geneja - Heart Valve Journal

Marie Myers Did you take any narcotic pain pills before this happened? Can be a side effect of narcotics or low BP also. Also could be caused by dehydration... Wishing you all the best1

Susan Killian I had this happen twice, once before surgery, well actually before I even knew I was having a problem. They did all types of tests and found nothing. The ... Read more

Rob Sparling I was nauseous once when moving the bed from flat to inclined. I was in ICU at the time. Painkillers and a big gulp of water didn’t mix. Was a bit messy, if you know what I mean. But that was it....

Jennifer McInerney I have been nauseous off and in since surgery. I’m taking Gravol when it’s really bad. Doctors and nurses told me it’s all the different meds they m on. Impossible to know which one.

Meredith Geneja Thank you, one & all! An early night helped a lot. Cut back on meds today. Just can't give up those walks. (I took a little fold out stool with me today in ... Read more

Suzanne Finn Good thinking to rest when needed. I did before surgery last November. I was feeling a great deal of fatigue along with palpitations and shortness of breath. ... Read more

Meredith Geneja Thank you, Suzanne Finn! No date for surgery yet. The Dr. is clarifying a lung concern Sept. 13th, prior to booking the heart surgery. Good to be in thorough ... Read more

Jennifer McInerney I live in Niagara and I’m waiting for an appt. to see surgeon. My main symptom is fatigue so I just rest when I need to. I’m finding this waiting period ... Read more

Meredith Geneja I agree with you, Jennifer McInerney! I am resting when needed & helping others when possible, to get my mind off me! Also, organizing what I can around ... Read more

Valerie Altman I'm 45 and I sleep alottttt seems like when I wake up I could still sleep. We may miss these naps later after this is all over lol
I too am waiting for a surgery ... Read more

Nancy LeClair Gottlieb I'm waiting also. My Mitral Valve repair is on Sept. 28. I'm busy caring for my grandson. He is 10 months old. He is starting daycare the week before my ... Read more

Meredith Geneja Keep smiling no matter what hand you are dealt. Everyone will wonder what you are up to!

Sue Waterworth And Wow! What a fabulous smile you have, And of course you know that smiling gets the endorphins rushing, so you do actually feel better. When people ask 'How ... Read more

Meredith Geneja Thank you, Sue, for the warm & encouraging welcome. Your journal notes have been a big help to me already. Everyone contributes to our awareness of the good ... Read more

Sue Waterworth Feels better knowing you're not the only one with stuff happening, So many people here have so much to offer.

Meredith Geneja Great to meet you, Sue! Just shared how good this site is with my Surgeon's Office. (They were aware of "HeartValveSurgery.com". Our inner landscapes can certainly ... Read more

Susan Lynn Beautiful picture, Meredith. No worries, take it one day at a time. We'll walk beside you.

Meredith Geneja Thank you, Susan Lynn. One day at a time, & we are doing this together! Love it. ( In the meantime, trying to create a clean & peaceful nest for when I come back home.) Happy to have met this group.

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