Hi Margaret, Just checking on you and was wondering how you are doing?
Margaret Fielden Hi Suzanne, Thank you for thinking of me. I'm OK, 'living within my symptoms' as the surgeon told me. ... Read more
Margaret Fielden Hi Suzanne, Thank you for thinking of me. I'm OK, 'living within my symptoms' as the surgeon told me. My pre-op is next Wednesday and the operation on October 5th. I think I am unable to believe it is really happening, like everyone facing this! How are your investigations going? I hope you are coping OK with it all.
Margaret Fielden Sorry predictive text changed you to Suzanne from Suzette. Much more unusual and a very pretty name
Suzette Schear October 5 , I’ll say some prayers, it’s good you have time to prepare and can live with symptoms ... Read more
Suzette Schear October 5 , I’ll say some prayers, it’s good you have time to prepare and can live with symptoms for now. Glad it’s coming up so you can just get well and be the best of you. I wished I lived closer I would have dropped off meals. Been wearing a heart monitor on the second one should have better idea after end of the month. I hope . My mother thought Suzette or Cassandra I’m glad she picked Suzette. Just wanted you to know you were thought if and cared about. Please post updates so I know you’re okay.
Margaret Fielden Thank you Suzette, I really appreciate your care. I hope the monitor isn't proving too uncomfortable, ... Read more
Margaret Fielden Thank you Suzette, I really appreciate your care. I hope the monitor isn't proving too uncomfortable, it is a long time to have it in place. I will post news. Take care
Ohhh Margaret! I know your scared? I am scared too! I have to have my tricuspid valve repaired or replaced not sure yet, I just had a TEE and heart cath done ...Read more
Ohhh Margaret! I know your scared? I am scared too! I have to have my tricuspid valve repaired or replaced not sure yet, I just had a TEE and heart cath done on Sept 6, just a couple days ago and the right side of my heart is very dilated and depressed. I go to see my surgeon again the 12th so I’ll know when surgery will be then. I was reading through comments and posts and seen yours and I HAD to write you! Everything is going to be just fine! These surgery’s are done so much these days and the technology is outstanding! When is your surgery date? How old are you. I’m 36, I live in Florida. I remember you said you’re in the Uk? Anyways, it would be great to hear back from you!!! Xoxo
Hi Margaret , Welcome . Sleep can be difficult after open heart surgery . It helps to be propped up with pillows . Some people find that using ...Read more
Hi Margaret , Welcome . Sleep can be difficult after open heart surgery . It helps to be propped up with pillows . Some people find that using a recliner chair helps or they hire one . I didn ‘t need one . Day time napping can help with catching up with sleep until you start to sleep better at night . You are doing really well . Take care .
I wish you all the best. Glad to hear you are a fighter. Fear of ohs is a normal thing. Who would not be but in the end the results are what count. I am now ...Read more
I wish you all the best. Glad to hear you are a fighter. Fear of ohs is a normal thing. Who would not be but in the end the results are what count. I am now 82 and believe it was the right thing to do at 79. Once you get over 80 it seems to never stop. One thing after the next. No doubt your husband would agree. But i try and take things as they come and deal with it. The alternative is to close your eyes and roll up in a ball. Not me. When they finally call my name i will go but not without a fight.
Read your story and wish you well in recovery. Not sure what you mean by mature but i was 79 which i guess qualifies. Not sure age changes things but having ...Read more
Read your story and wish you well in recovery. Not sure what you mean by mature but i was 79 which i guess qualifies. Not sure age changes things but having a positive attitude does for sure. I see many a lot younger that act ancient. I was lucky to have a wife to assist me once home but it was really about my attitude that hastened my recovery. The hardest thing for me was taking a shower. Exhausting. It was only 3 years ago but it seems like much longer.
Margaret Fielden Good to hear you coped with surgery at 79. I'm 77 so you give me hope! I'm praying for courage and pe ... Read more
Margaret Fielden Good to hear you coped with surgery at 79. I'm 77 so you give me hope! I'm praying for courage and peace over the surgery, which may be earlier than expected. Less time to worry. I'm usually a fighter but this has changed my life so much that it is getting to me. I can't fly and I can't go back to my home in Greece, my friends and the sunshine! My husband will help me in recovery but is in his 80's and has some problems, one being wet macular degeneration, so I will try to get other help too to make it easier for him. I do hope your eye surgery is very successful.
I just saw your first post. Welcome to this little and important corner of the world. You joined the same day I had my aortic valve replaced. It sounds like ...Read more
I just saw your first post. Welcome to this little and important corner of the world. You joined the same day I had my aortic valve replaced. It sounds like you've really had a bad time of it and it's not over yet. I'm on the far side of a less complicated situation, but it's been a rough road.
I've found the process itself pretty dreadful, and I'm not done being exasperated, but the fact is, medical research has made it possible for us to get these crucial repairs and I'm grateful for that. This is a good place to hang out, read, acquire reliable information, and reap encouragement. I'll be eager to follow your progress.