Sheri Driver - Heart Valve Journal

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2177 days ago

Judy Shaw, Barbara Wood, Susan Lynn and 4 others reacted to this

Well my surgery was 7 months ago and I'm doing great! I was so surprised to only stay in the hospital 3 days and never took anything for pain after day 2. ...Read more

Well my surgery was 7 months ago and I'm doing great! I was so surprised to only stay in the hospital 3 days and never took anything for pain after day 2. I do think I have a high pain tolerance though. I think this was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Yes, it can be scary but I kept thinking, if I don't get it done I could die. I 've been through cardio rehab and I highly encourage everyone to do that. The nurses can answer your concerns and questions. I even learned how to control my stress through stress management classes. I take no medicine except the 81mg aspirin. I will say I sometimes feel a little off balance and my legs ache if I stand for a while, so I'm not sure if that is normal or not. Driving for the first time was frightening because I worried about my chest but I got over it the more I drove.

Judy Shaw Glad to hear you are doing well. You are an inspiration to me and others facing surgery.

Lilly Black Awesome! you'll get more and more comfortable as you move along in your progress. Congrats to you, Sh ... Read more

Lilly Black Awesome! you'll get more and more comfortable as you move along in your progress. Congrats to you, Sheri!

Susan Roberts How soon after your surgery did you start cardiac rehab?

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2391 days ago

Rosemary Creutz, Shannon Gray reacted to this

Everyone has been so positive and encouraging that I'm almost excited to be doing this! I've been sleeping great and trusting God for the outcome! I think my ...Read more

Everyone has been so positive and encouraging that I'm almost excited to be doing this! I've been sleeping great and trusting God for the outcome! I think my friends are more worried about this than I am. Praying for an uncomplicated surgery and a quick recovery. Thanks to all the support!

John Dodson Good luck tomorrow Sheri! Not far behind you with my surgery on the 18th.

Prayers to you and your heart team.

Craig Irving You'll do fine. Good luck tomorrow and best wishes.

Rose Madura Best wishes for a successful surgery and uneventful recovery!

Clayton Mcarthur In a short time it will be but a distant memory and you'll be on your way to a good recovery

Marie Myers You are probably in surgery now. Sending a prayer your way!

Gerald Poulton Good attitude Sherie, all the best 🙏

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2396 days ago

Kathi Mancuso, Laura Shepherd reacted to this

After having the heart cath the other day, I about decided I didn't want to do this anymore! Now that I'm over it I realize it wasn't that bad. I'm just not ...Read more

After having the heart cath the other day, I about decided I didn't want to do this anymore! Now that I'm over it I realize it wasn't that bad. I'm just not use to doctor visits and getting stuck. ( I hate needles) Looking forward to having this behind me and enjoying the future!

Clayton Mcarthur Looking back I wished I did it sooner I hung on for two years because I wasn't symptomatic but feelin ... Read more

Clayton Mcarthur Looking back I wished I did it sooner I hung on for two years because I wasn't symptomatic but feeling the way I do two months post-surgery I know the difference now the whole procedure isn't as bad as it seems but the anxiety I understand

Amen sister. I am scheduled for 17 October. Prayers your way.

Larry Ries Good luck to you, i go on the 16th of October and fully understand, prayers are with you.

Meredith Bray I had a poor cath experience. Looking back, I think the cath was worse than the surgery & recovery. E ... Read more

Meredith Bray I had a poor cath experience. Looking back, I think the cath was worse than the surgery & recovery. Even if that's not the case for you, as soon as you wake up from surgery you're on the road to recovery, right? It's all about attitude!

Kathi Mancuso Yesssss."..... Amen sister also..... I was terrified of the angiogram last week.
I have been fretting ... Read more

Kathi Mancuso Yesssss."..... Amen sister also..... I was terrified of the angiogram last week.
I have been fretting over it for a year postponing.
Now on to the bigger deal..... I am October 17,

Steve Farthing While I don't think the cath was worse than the surgery, I do think a bad case of the flu *IS* worse ... Read more

Steve Farthing While I don't think the cath was worse than the surgery, I do think a bad case of the flu *IS* worse than the surgery in a different way.

Eric Wattleworth Eric had his on the 20th. Not going to lie I was a hot mess with anxiety for him . My doctor gave m ... Read more

Eric Wattleworth Eric had his on the 20th. Not going to lie I was a hot mess with anxiety for him . My doctor gave me sleeping pills and Benadryl but still no sleeping because of the anxiety. We are 15 days and he is doing awesome. He was diagnosed at birth with bicuspid valve but four years ago with the aortic aneurysm. These past four years have been stressful - worried all the time about lifting, activities, etc. He said yesterday that he was able to walk better than before the surgery ( breathing). So very glad we had it fixed and can start the new journey without all the limitations. My advice- get a great support person who will look out for you and put it in God's hands. With God and science behind you , (and all these wonderful people in this website) you have got this. Best wishes,
Becky

Gerald Poulton I must say that it wasnt my favorite procedure, the hospital I was in does it with no sedative which ... Read more

Gerald Poulton I must say that it wasnt my favorite procedure, the hospital I was in does it with no sedative which surprised me. I was nervous at the time but looking back, like everything else, the fear was the worst of it. So, another procedure behind you and now onward and upward 💪

Civita Fahey Sheri, the waiting is the worst part. Our imagination is very creative and it really does a number on ... Read more

Civita Fahey Sheri, the waiting is the worst part. Our imagination is very creative and it really does a number on us..I was terrified myself, but though its no walk in the park, its doable and you will do fine.. just have faith in your doctors. this will all be behind you soon. Focus on recovery. best of luck.

Joy Hall Joining all of you on 10/17 for my OHS and the anxiety is only increasing. I also have not been sympt ... Read more

Joy Hall Joining all of you on 10/17 for my OHS and the anxiety is only increasing. I also have not been symptomatic (other than crazy weight fluctuations) since originally referred to a cardiologist in December 2015. My overwhelming thought since then has been "How can I need OHS being so young and feeling this good?!?!" I'm ready to get this behind me now!!!!

Barbara Wood Absolutely agree- waiting is the worst part! I waited almost a year for my surgery & was pretty much ... Read more

Barbara Wood Absolutely agree- waiting is the worst part! I waited almost a year for my surgery & was pretty much a nervous wreak the entire time. Having it behind you is the best feeling! Best wishes Sheri, & all those awaiting surgery - onward to recovery!

Sheri Driver A lot of my friends think I'm crazy for doing this since I have no symptoms, but I like to be proacti ... Read more

Sheri Driver A lot of my friends think I'm crazy for doing this since I have no symptoms, but I like to be proactive. Who wants to be on vacation and have chest pains and shortness of breath, then it becomes rushed and you don't have time to do as much research. I'm happy with my decision!

Gerald Poulton That is what counts, we all get to make our own decisions and should be happy with them, take care of ... Read more

Gerald Poulton That is what counts, we all get to make our own decisions and should be happy with them, take care of youb👍