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Catie B posted a note for LINDA that says:

Hi Linda, I saw your post about low heart rate on Metoprolol. Absolutely, it could be the med. They had to take my dose down to the lowest amount--my HR also ...Read more

Hi Linda, I saw your post about low heart rate on Metoprolol. Absolutely, it could be the med. They had to take my dose down to the lowest amount--my HR also dropped very low on it. I always felt a little iffy about anything below 50. Let your cardiologist know, if it camps out in the lowest range--they might want to tweak things.

LINDA ROBERTS Thanks, Catie. I presently take 25mg. of metoprolol once a day and see my cardiologist around the se ... Read more

LINDA ROBERTS Thanks, Catie. I presently take 25mg. of metoprolol once a day and see my cardiologist around the second week of November so will mention this to him. Hoping I will get to go off amiodarone and warafin at three months post aorta valve surgery but we will see.

Catie B That appointment isn't very far off now. I hope you'll get an excellent report. It was right around t ... Read more

Catie B That appointment isn't very far off now. I hope you'll get an excellent report. It was right around three months after my surgery when I was able to come off Amiodarone and warfarin-- and I know it will be a relief, if he says you can stop them. :)

LINDA ROBERTS Thanks, Catie. I am really hoping to get off coumadin (since I will need a tooth extraction unfortun ... Read more

LINDA ROBERTS Thanks, Catie. I am really hoping to get off coumadin (since I will need a tooth extraction unfortunately). Trying to make it to 3 months or more before I do anything about this
issue. Also, I really want to go off amiodarone but we will see. My local cardiologist I have only seen once and he has not been very communicative but will be seeing him at the beginning of November. Glad you are doing well.

Catie B I hate that you've had to wait so long on your dental work! I was just reading in your journal and s ... Read more

Catie B I hate that you've had to wait so long on your dental work! I was just reading in your journal and saw where you experienced ventricular tachycardia when your pacing wires were removed. So sorry that happened. Do you know whether it has occurred since then? (BTW, my pacing wires were left in, clipped at skin level. Have had a bit of trouble with them.) My electrophysiologist reassured me some about Amiodarone. Though it's an onerous drug, he said it is the very best medication for rhythm issues and that a few weeks or months on is not usually dangerous at all. But I know I was eager to stop both as soon as possible. Hope you get very good news next month.!

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2290 days ago

Rex Anderson posted a note for LINDA that says:

Hi Linda Rex Anderson’s wife, Anne here. Rex has his surgery August 10th and we expect him to be discharged tomorrow, all going well. He is walking several ...Read more

Hi Linda Rex Anderson’s wife, Anne here. Rex has his surgery August 10th and we expect him to be discharged tomorrow, all going well. He is walking several times a day and is feeling great. His only issue is high blood pressure. We are also from Florida (Cape Coral) and are anxious to return home as soon as possible. We had always thought that Tampa had a good heart hospital but opted for Cleveland Clinic for his second aortic valve replacement in 14 months. The first one failed and he progressively got worse over the last year. We felt much more confident in going to Cleveland Clinic this time. His recovery seems much quicker this time. Wishing you well on your surgery this week.

LINDA ROBERTS Thank you, Anne. So sweet of you to share Rex’s positive experience at Cleveland. It gives me hope ... Read more

LINDA ROBERTS Thank you, Anne. So sweet of you to share Rex’s positive experience at Cleveland. It gives me hope that things will go well for me. Hope Rex will be released tomorrow.

Louanna Miller Great to hear that Rex is doing well. Safe travels home.

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2291 days ago

Sue Tom posted a note for LINDA that says:

Best of luck to you Linda. Sending you best wishes for a successful surgery and a smooth uncomplicated recovery. Let us know how you are doing when you are ...Read more

Best of luck to you Linda. Sending you best wishes for a successful surgery and a smooth uncomplicated recovery. Let us know how you are doing when you are on the other side recovering.

LINDA ROBERTS Thank you so much, Sue. I hope you will find a surgeon you have trust in and have your questions ans ... Read more

LINDA ROBERTS Thank you so much, Sue. I hope you will find a surgeon you have trust in and have your questions answered about your special situation. This is a wonderful community who will reach out to you.

LINDA ROBERTSgot a new guestbook post

2292 days ago

Diane Maher posted a note for LINDA that says:

My bags are packed, I'm ready to go....Before you take off on that jet plane, I want to send you many best wishes for great test results and an excellent surgery ...Read more

My bags are packed, I'm ready to go....Before you take off on that jet plane, I want to send you many best wishes for great test results and an excellent surgery free of any complications. Look forward to your posts, recovery buddy :).

LINDA ROBERTS Thank you so much, Diane. I am also wishing you a very successful surgery- just a few days after me. ... Read more

LINDA ROBERTS Thank you so much, Diane. I am also wishing you a very successful surgery- just a few days after me. We both, I am sure, will be glad to have this behind us so we can be on the road to recovery.

Louanna Miller Best wishes to both of you this and next week. Our surgeries are within a couple days of each other. ... Read more

Louanna Miller Best wishes to both of you this and next week. Our surgeries are within a couple days of each other. We will have to support one another through this journey. Take care of yourself!

LINDA ROBERTSgot a new guestbook post

2304 days ago

Susan Lynn posted a note for LINDA that says:

Linda - Thank you for your reply to my post. I find that the most effective method of positive imagery is to simply think about the process going smoothly ...Read more

Linda - Thank you for your reply to my post. I find that the most effective method of positive imagery is to simply think about the process going smoothly and focusing on what you're looking forward to doing for the remainder of this year and next year. Imagine yourself feeling accomplished and energized. Maybe you'll have family gatherings over the holidays, a trip, or anything that brings you joy - picture it in vivid detail. You can make it anything that inspires you! I was very anxious before surgery, but you will feel much more relaxed knowing so many good things are ahead of you. Stay positive! ❤

LINDA ROBERTS Thanks, Susan. You would be an awesome personal coach!

Susan Lynn Thank you, Linda. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me if I can help. You're going to be grea ... Read more

Susan Lynn Thank you, Linda. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me if I can help. You're going to be great!

Diane Maher Hi Linda...As Susan is aware, I have been following Susan’s various posts for some time now😊. W ... Read more

Diane Maher Hi Linda...As Susan is aware, I have been following Susan’s various posts for some time now😊. What I have
also found very helpful to assist me with imagery/visualization strategies is Peggy Huddleston’s book and CD, Prepare for Surgery,
Heal Faster. I have found the steps on the CD, Relax to Feel Peaceful and Visualize Your Healing to be exceptionally helpful on remaining focused, especially when my mind starts to wonder.

LINDA ROBERTS Thanks, Diane, for the book suggestion.

Susan Lynn Thanks, Diane. Linda - See Adam's Blog for more detail about Peggy's book and CD. Great recommen ... Read more

Susan Lynn Thanks, Diane. Linda - See Adam's Blog for more detail about Peggy's book and CD. Great recommendation.