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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: February 23, 2018

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Sue Waterworth posted an update
7 years ago (May 19, 2019)
Hi everyone, I'm coming up to 10 months post-AVR and feeling good, despite the promise of Winter in the air. This site has been fantastic for me — I learned so many important things I didn't get anywhere else, that helped me have a relatively easy surgery and recovery. Still... Read more.
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7 years ago (January 4, 2019)
My daily walk....how hard is that?
7 years ago (January 4, 2019)
Nice to hear from you again, Sue.....hope all is well with your recovery.
7 years ago (January 4, 2019)
Just gorgeous, Sue! I love this view.
7 years ago (January 5, 2019)
Beautiful place to walk!
7 years ago (January 5, 2019)
Beautiful view and area to walk. Enjoy!
Sue Waterworth posted an update
7 years ago (October 10, 2018)
I'm into my 13th week post-op, and it's all gone really well - I can sneeze 6 times in a row without holding on!!!! My body is doing all the right things. But I'm wondering about people's level of fatigue, or is it just a level of depression and procrastination?... Read more.
7 years ago (October 10, 2018)
I am 12 weeks post op as well. I don't exercise really (I know I should) but I do feel more energetic in general and most of the time I don't even need to nap to get me through the day like pre surgery I was always tired and had... Read more.
7 years ago (October 10, 2018)
Are you in a cardiac rehab program? It may be a good idea to get your energy and stamina levels back to normal.
7 years ago (October 10, 2018)
I didn't have any symptoms before, so it's all a bit tricky. Guess I'm wondering if low motivation is part of the package.
7 years ago (October 11, 2018)
There is no set time. It certainly took me much longer than 12 weeks to get to something approaching a "normal". One can be exhausted, one can be less motivated. I remember being okay for the first time in my life with just being and not doing much. This was... Read more.
7 years ago (October 11, 2018)
I'm 10 months out and i still have days when I'm really fatigued. I've been going to cardiac rehab for almost 7 months and I think it's improved my endurance. There are ups and downs, but the up days definitely become more frequent. All the best to you. Better days... Read more.
7 years ago (October 11, 2018)
Thank you so much for your very important and 'real' comments Rita and Susan Lynn❣️ Very 'reassuring' ...and honest.
7 years ago (October 11, 2018)
Jennifer Lynn...."everyone is truly different" is definitely what needs to be remembered when reading everyone's posts and thinking about our own recovery.
7 years ago (October 11, 2018)
I saw my cardiologist this morning and he said it can take anywhere from 3-6 months to return to normal and it may be a new normal than what I was use to before surgery. I think it is important to remember that we are all unique and even if... Read more.
7 years ago (October 12, 2018)
I second everything that Louanna said! Wishing you all some peace as you recover. Take care.
7 years ago (October 12, 2018)
Thanks soooo much for all those amazing and wise words. I guess I thought I should be 'wonder woman', but maybe not. I feel much better now about leaving things half done; I'll just remind myself that in the end, it's only dust or grass or whatever, and no-one will... Read more.
7 years ago (October 13, 2018)
@Diane Maher your reply sounded negative to me. I wasn't trying to be negative. I just told her about me. I thought the question was is it normal? And everyone is different. This is my fourth open heart surgery. I can only tell her what I feel like and what... Read more.
7 years ago (October 13, 2018)
Oh my goodness jennifer, I am very sad that you thought I was being negative in my reply, as I thought your comment about everyone is truly different really reasonated with me and something that I definitely needed to be reminded of at that moment considering all the complications i... Read more.
7 years ago (October 15, 2018)
Diane i am sorry I linked your comment with the other lady's comment about how people pretend they are doing fine. And then I might have read that one the wrong way. Lol. When i realized you didnt even say it I tried to delete it but my phone would... Read more.
7 years ago (October 15, 2018)
I have had 4 of these things so for me it's a part of my life. Almost like one of my arms. I have dealt with it since birth so I actually do feel great because i am so used to it. But I know some other people take a... Read more.

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