Laura Jacobs posted a note for Patricia that says:
Hi Patricia,
Welcome to the site. You should find lots of people with similar stories as yours. The folks on the site are very supportive and have a lot of ...Read more
Hi Patricia,
Welcome to the site. You should find lots of people with similar stories as yours. The folks on the site are very supportive and have a lot of experience to share. I have found this site invaluable. I had my surgery four weeks ago. I had my aortic valve replaced with a bovine tissue valve. I also had an ascending and arch aortic aneurysm (9 cm) which was removed and replaced with a synthetic version. You will also meet several Canadians (me included), and others from around the world. Welcome!!!!
Patricia Godkin Thank you Laura, I hope you are having a speedy recovery! Very happy to find this site, I don't actua ... Read more
Patricia Godkin Thank you Laura, I hope you are having a speedy recovery! Very happy to find this site, I don't actually have any close friends or family who have had any heart surgery and really feel the need to hear about other people's experience! Very best wishes!
Laura Jacobs I am overdue to write an update to my journal on my experience so far. I am progressing very well and ... Read more
Laura Jacobs I am overdue to write an update to my journal on my experience so far. I am progressing very well and while not a walk in the park, my recovery has not been nearly as daunting as I had anticipated. After the first two weeks, it seems as though your progress begins to speed up and you can begin to imagine feeling normal again. Pacing and patience rule the day!