Sherry Boleslawski - Heart Valve Journal

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Emotional rollercoaster

Journal posted on February 1, 2020

Well into day 5 from my surgery date and thankful it is behind me! Some unplanned events which put me back into the ICU and having a pacemaker put in. I am feeling so much right now, sadness, thankfulness, happy to be home and so much more. I am always a positive individual but finding it difficult to trust and have faith.i prefer this platform as a place to share all the pluses but tonight I need to share what is deeply effecting me. I look forward to to your thoughts, prayers and words of wisdom.

Love to all,
Sherry

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Susan Lynn Sherry - i wish I could tell you that recovery is easy, but each day can bring on different physical or emotional challenges. At the same time, there are ... Read more

Susan Lynn Sherry - i wish I could tell you that recovery is easy, but each day can bring on different physical or emotional challenges. At the same time, there are good days when all of it seems like a strange dream. It does get better - you'll notice a difference in just a few weeks. Your positive outlook will return and gratitude will be redefined going forward. Keep looking ahead - find one good thing to appreciate every day and most of all, remind yourself that this is temporary. Wishing you all the best! ❤

Rose Madura Sherry, you have been through a lot and its it's perfectly normal to have a slew of different emotions. Try to focus on the fact that you will get better with ... Read more

Rose Madura Sherry, you have been through a lot and its it's perfectly normal to have a slew of different emotions. Try to focus on the fact that you will get better with each day. It's a journey and as you feel better your emotions will feel better too. Hope this helps.

Frank Giovanniello Sherry, your on the right side of all this, RECOVERY. Good days, bad days. But, you will see the difference lil at a time. It's a new life. Susan said it Gratitude.

Jennifer Winslow I’m so sorry you are having to go through that. Praying things get better for you

Arlene VanNorstrand So glad to hear from you Sherry and your right this is a great place to come for encouragement and support and share what is on your mind. OHS is a huge event ... Read more

Arlene VanNorstrand So glad to hear from you Sherry and your right this is a great place to come for encouragement and support and share what is on your mind. OHS is a huge event in our lives and finding our way through can be challenging and rewarding all at the same time. It is different for each of us because we are all uniquely made different right down to our finger prints no two are the same. So know that your journey will be unique to you and don’t be too hard on yourself. For me I try to stay positive and focus on the good but I also allow myself the time and space to acknowledge the downs also. I have had a couple of good crying spells getting out all the stuff I don’t know what to do with and then move on. At first in recovery I took it hour by hour now I am on to day by day. We are here for you and know you are not alone. You are in my prayers.

Jo Orsini Good to hear you are home and now recovering and healing. Trust and rest and know you will get better. Each day is one day forward in your healing. Keep ... Read more

Jo Orsini Good to hear you are home and now recovering and healing. Trust and rest and know you will get better. Each day is one day forward in your healing. Keep the Faith. I pray for your courage, strength through your recovery.

Sherry Boleslawski Thank you all so much! Yes I am looking looking forward and allowing my feeling to flow! It was amazing to come home and just see my fur babies, touched my ... Read more

Sherry Boleslawski Thank you all so much! Yes I am looking looking forward and allowing my feeling to flow! It was amazing to come home and just see my fur babies, touched my heart, just made me cry they are the best...... Very much happy tears Best to you all prayers and love Sherry

Ana Brusso Being home is a blessing. For me it was “I survived”. We are all different and the recovery is also different. I hope you remain faithful and have a good ... Read more

Ana Brusso Being home is a blessing. For me it was “I survived”. We are all different and the recovery is also different. I hope you remain faithful and have a good attitude. Hang in there every day is a new experience and sometimes it’s scary and sometimes great. It’s one day at a time and as one of warriors said “this too shall pass”. God bless you

Mike Roskowinski Hey Sherry some parts of recovery can be rough. And your faith can be shaken and tested. I also had a rough time in the hospital. I got C Diff and had the ... Read more

Mike Roskowinski Hey Sherry some parts of recovery can be rough. And your faith can be shaken and tested. I also had a rough time in the hospital. I got C Diff and had the surgeons telling me they may need to remove my colon. Also had heart block twice which caused me to get a pacemaker. Spent 16 days in the hospital and felt tested a few times. Hang in there and things will get better. 2 months after I was told I dont even need my pacemaker anymore. It took some time but I am back in the gym 5 days a week. Play volleyball and golf. Keep your head up and your faith strong and know it will be better soon.

Sherry Boleslawski Yes Ana I do live by that "This too shall pass"! Each day feels better and hopeful and yes I am truly blessed and thankful that I survived! So amazing what ... Read more

Sherry Boleslawski Yes Ana I do live by that "This too shall pass"! Each day feels better and hopeful and yes I am truly blessed and thankful that I survived! So amazing what the heart can endure and all the stories I read and all the challenges people face just truly amazing! Wow Mike you definitely had some crazy challenges but you endured and you put one foot in front of the other. Happy for you with your strength and endurance! Thanks for sharing. Sherry

Curve Ball.....

Journal posted on January 22, 2020

Well was thrown a curve ball today. My surgery was bumped to January 27th due to my surgeon needing to perform a heart transplant. First thoughts when I received the call was disappointment, frustration and who I needed to call.

I have processed the change in date and shifted into another gear and fnding the silver lining. Thankfully I will now have some one on one time with my daughter, who is flying in from San Diego and my grand dog Lexi.

Things happen for a reason and again keeping positive! My recovery IS around the corner 😊

Love to all,
Sherry

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Susan Lynn Sherry - That's rough when you're rescheduled. It has happened to several people on this site. I can only imagine what the transplant patient is going through ... Read more

Susan Lynn Sherry - That's rough when you're rescheduled. It has happened to several people on this site. I can only imagine what the transplant patient is going through and the family of the donor. Sometimes life has a way of reminding us that so many people have it worse than we do.
You've got the right attitude - everything happens for a reason. You just need to wait a few more days to join the recovery club! We'll be here to welcome you. ❤

Sherry Boleslawski Thanks Susan for your thoughtful words. Yes it surely does put things in perspective. I just pause to think what these patients and families are experiencing. I am so thankful!

Rose Madura Hi Sherry. I understand the disappointment and you seem to have taken it all in stride. My surgery was also postponed due to an emergency. I'll have to admit ... Read more

Rose Madura Hi Sherry. I understand the disappointment and you seem to have taken it all in stride. My surgery was also postponed due to an emergency. I'll have to admit I didnt take it quite so well. I cried almost all day. I finally came to grips with it and had the thought that God knows what he is doing. Best wishes for a successful surgery and uneventful recovery.

Jo Orsini You show great strength in accepting and adapting! I’m just meeting with my surgeon for the first time today...with the same Mitral Valve regurgitation....I will be thinking of you on the 27th!

Sherry Boleslawski Thank you all for sharing, your thoughts, kind words! Jo good luck with your visit to the surgeon...be strong and ask questions. Keep us posted!

Jennifer Winslow I say the waiting is the hardest part so I feel for you but as you say...things happen for a reason. Prayer for a very successful surgery and smooth recovery. I'll be watching for your updates.

Jo Orsini Thank you Sherry. Again, thinking of you with prayers for your courage, strength, an excellent surgical outcome and smooth recovery, All the Best!

Sherry Boleslawski Thank you all...nerves settling in a bit. Heading to our hotel for the night. Praying for some sleep! I got this 💪.... positive thoughts!

Stephanie Mikrut Thinking of you, Sherry and sending prayers for a smooth recovery!

The home stretch.....

Journal posted on January 19, 2020

4 days and counting....so many thoughts running around in my mind preparing for my surgery. Reading alot, cleaning and organizing which makes me feel good...lol. I know my nerves will catch up with me on the day of surgery but keeping all thoughts positive.

Love to all!
Sherry❤️

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Sherry Boleslawski Thank you Frank G....I do appreciate!

Adam Pick Wonderful attitude Sherry. Keep the thoughts positive! As you may have read in the other posts here, the waiting can be the toughest part of this entire process. ... Read more

Adam Pick Wonderful attitude Sherry. Keep the thoughts positive! As you may have read in the other posts here, the waiting can be the toughest part of this entire process. Thoughts and prayers are with you!

Sherry Boleslawski Thanks Adam! Appreciate this site you have created and just got your book too!

Jennifer Winslow Good luck Sherry. I have been cleaning and organizing as well. I tell my family and friends that it's like I'm pregnant and in the nesting phase! Prayers ... Read more

Jennifer Winslow Good luck Sherry. I have been cleaning and organizing as well. I tell my family and friends that it's like I'm pregnant and in the nesting phase! Prayers for a successful surgery and smooth recovery!

The waiting.....

Journal posted on January 17, 2020

Now a week away from surgery....at this point I just want to "get it done" and move on with my recovery! The waiting just sucks...Pardon my French! But keeping busy, staying positive and appreciating ALL the support I am receiving to get me through some tough moments. I am thankful I found this site!

Love to all,
Sherry

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Rose Madura Hi Sherry. Yes, the waiting is awful. Try to stay positive and know you will be on the recovery side soon.

Sherry Boleslawski Thank you Rose for your response. Yes staying positive and keeping pretty busy!

Susan Lynn Sherry - You're exactly in the right state of mind. I found that once I accepted that I needed surgery, my anxiety turned to anticipation. Every day in ... Read more

Susan Lynn Sherry - You're exactly in the right state of mind. I found that once I accepted that I needed surgery, my anxiety turned to anticipation. Every day in recovery is a day closer to getting back to your good health and life. You're going to be just fine! Waiting is the hardest part of the process. All the best! ❤

Sherry Boleslawski Susan Lynn Thank you and so true! I have most definitely gone from being very anxious to wanting for the day to get here. As a breast cancer survivor, I recall ... Read more

Sherry Boleslawski Susan Lynn Thank you and so true! I have most definitely gone from being very anxious to wanting for the day to get here. As a breast cancer survivor, I recall the day when I was having surgery asking my husband if he was ok and feeling at peace with what I was about to endure. It felt like an actual relief to know they were removing the cancer. My favorite saying "This too shall pass."

Susan Lynn That's the spirit, Sherry! You go, Girl! ❤

Sherry Boleslawski 😍