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2272 days ago

Fay Kozas posted a note for Sue that says:

Hi Sue, so glad that you are on the road to recovery. And thank you for sharing that photo. It is so peaceful, it helps me to unwind just by looking at it. ...Read more

Hi Sue, so glad that you are on the road to recovery. And thank you for sharing that photo. It is so peaceful, it helps me to unwind just by looking at it. Have a wonderful, healthy year!

Sue Waterworthgot a new guestbook post

2409 days ago

Vivien Appleby posted a note for Sue that says:

An added comment to the aortic stenosis/ bicuspid diagnosis. I was informed during an antenatal visit over 40 years ago with doctor using stethoscope only that ...Read more

An added comment to the aortic stenosis/ bicuspid diagnosis. I was informed during an antenatal visit over 40 years ago with doctor using stethoscope only that I had a bicuspid aortic valve. 12 years ago another doctor decided that would be appropriate be under the umbrella of the Cardiac Department of the local hospital. At this point my heart was checked by cardiologists with echo measurements. Two yearly, yearly and finally six monthly, with cardiologists including the head of Dept/ professor of the teaching hospital still were in agreement that it was bicuspid. Post surgery I learnt that it was not Bicuspid but that two leaflets had calcified!

Sue Waterworth Thanks Vivien. Yes, that's what I'm thinking, but don't suppose I'll ever know for sure.

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2419 days ago

Vivien posted a note for Sue that says:

Hi Sue, Greetings from across The Ditch - Dunedin, New Zealand. Tried sending you a message just prior to your surgery but it didn’t work?? Try again. I’m ...Read more

Hi Sue, Greetings from across The Ditch - Dunedin, New Zealand. Tried sending you a message just prior to your surgery but it didn’t work?? Try again. I’m now almost six months post surgery. We are similar age and attitude. Would like to be in touch. Vivien

Sue Waterworth Hi Vivien.
Just next door really! My email is suewwaterworth1@gmail.com if you'd like to email. Sue

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2421 days ago

Diane Maher reacted to this

Steven Methot posted a note for Sue that says:

Sue, how's the recovery coming along? I hope that the winter chills haven't gotten you down.

Sue Waterworth Thanks Steven. I'm surviving Winter - today is forecast to be 17 = 62F. Unseasonably warm for mid win ... Read more

Sue Waterworth Thanks Steven. I'm surviving Winter - today is forecast to be 17 = 62F. Unseasonably warm for mid winter. And there's been lots of sun, which even when cold, helps make it seem warm. I've just written another post that you'll probably see pop up soon on the recovery. It's going well, I'm pleased to say.

Steven Methot I'm happy to hear that. We're celsius too here, and it is forecast to break record temperatures over ... Read more

Steven Methot I'm happy to hear that. We're celsius too here, and it is forecast to break record temperatures over the coming days (37!) with poor air quality due to smoke from forest fires. I almost wish I was back in hospital with air conditioning!

Sue Waterworthgot a new guestbook post

2421 days ago

Diane Maher posted a note for Sue that says:

Hi Sue...your post on Steven’s Journal about your recovery is very impressive...and encouraging! Only 3 1/2 weeks and you are catching the bus to cardiac ...Read more

Hi Sue...your post on Steven’s Journal about your recovery is very impressive...and encouraging! Only 3 1/2 weeks and you are catching the bus to cardiac rehab for an hour of light exercise? I wanted to ask if you had any comments about your surgery that perhaps you wished you had been aware of previously during your hospital stay...or any general comments you might want to pass along to those of us expecting surgery in the near future.

Sue Waterworth Hi Diane. Just read your posts and loved them. That sense of humour is one of the truly important thi ... Read more

Sue Waterworth Hi Diane. Just read your posts and loved them. That sense of humour is one of the truly important things to take with you; it'll help you, and the surgeon and staff will love it and respond to it too. And the same goes for 'strong' language - it helps.

Know that you'll be asleep when they put all those lines and things in for the surgery, so you shouldn't feel a thing, small veins or not. Afterwards, I had blood taken every day till I thought I must be exsanguinated or at least anemic, so you might want to ask if they can leave a cannula in for that.

In a few short weeks, you'll be where I am now, with the worst behind you. Keep us informed when you feel like it, but do EVERYTHING at your pace.

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2430 days ago

Jennifer John reacted to this

Diane Maher posted a note for Sue that says:

Awesome news about your surgery and recovery so far❣️ I wonder if it is by intention that your journal posting is not showing up on the news feed? I ...Read more

Awesome news about your surgery and recovery so far❣️ I wonder if it is by intention that your journal posting is not showing up on the news feed? I think it is such an encouraging update for the news feed for all of us following in your footsteps. If you do want it to appear, just go into your privacy setting and make the necessary change. How is the weather your way? A former colleague of my husband’s in Canberra was writing that it is very chilly there....down to -3 Wednesday. Best wishes for a continued smooth recovery❣️

Sue Waterworth Thanks Diane. Think I've made the right change tomy settings.
It's quite 'warm' this morning in Hoba ... Read more

Sue Waterworth Thanks Diane. Think I've made the right change tomy settings.
It's quite 'warm' this morning in Hobart...already 8.4c at 9am!!!

Jennifer John Sue, so glad to see you're doing well. And I love that you're from Tasmania, so I can say I actually ... Read more

Jennifer John Sue, so glad to see you're doing well. And I love that you're from Tasmania, so I can say I actually "know" someone in Tasmania!

Sue Waterworth Apart from the Tasmanian Devil???? Just read your great cardio rehab post; seems there's more in stor ... Read more

Sue Waterworth Apart from the Tasmanian Devil???? Just read your great cardio rehab post; seems there's more in store for me. Better improve on that stroll to the letterbox before it's my turn to hit the treadmill! Today, it's chilly, and I'd prefer to just go back to bed, and veg out.

Sue Waterworthgot a new guestbook post

2441 days ago

C Ashes posted a note for Sue that says:

How are you Sue? Feel free to email me, I can get it on my phone while I’m in hospital. If u have a mobile I can msg you my email addy.... I can imagine ...Read more

How are you Sue? Feel free to email me, I can get it on my phone while I’m in hospital. If u have a mobile I can msg you my email addy.... I can imagine you’ve been thru an awful lot , think I’m sharing similar situation. It’s a very difficult time & hope you don’t feel alone over there in Tassie. 👋 Corinna

Sue Waterworth Thanks so much Corinna. I didn't access the internet in hospital, so am really out of date. Hope you ... Read more

Sue Waterworth Thanks so much Corinna. I didn't access the internet in hospital, so am really out of date. Hope you are feeling as good as I am.....all things considered. My progress has been all UP, and, now home, I feel well and very relieved, even though still somewhat restricted and a bit sore. Best wishes. Sue

Sue Waterworthgot a new guestbook post

2444 days ago

Bill Gillam posted a note for Sue that says:

Best wishes for tomorrow!

Sue Waterworth Thanks so much Bill. Clearly your wishes were well-directed, because everything went very well. Came ... Read more

Sue Waterworth Thanks so much Bill. Clearly your wishes were well-directed, because everything went very well. Came home yesterday, and am feeling not all bad. Sue

Bill Gillam Great news!

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2445 days ago

Diane Maher posted a note for Sue that says:

Hi Sue....well the time in Hobart tells me the worst is behind you. Here’s to a smooth recovery ahead❤️

Sue Waterworth Thank you Diane. By now, the worse certainly seems behind me, and I'm looking forward to getting out ... Read more

Sue Waterworth Thank you Diane. By now, the worse certainly seems behind me, and I'm looking forward to getting out and slowly slotting back into normal life.

Sue Waterworthgot a new guestbook post

2445 days ago

Susan Lynn posted a note for Sue that says:

Thinking of you, Sue! Sending you positive thoughts and prayers! We'll be awaiting your good news!

Sue Waterworth Better late than never, they say! Thanks so much for those positive thoughts and prayers Susan. They ... Read more

Sue Waterworth Better late than never, they say! Thanks so much for those positive thoughts and prayers Susan. They worked, because here I am at home, feeling great - comparatively, that is. But much much better than I'd imagined I would at this stage now 2 weeks post-op.

Sue Waterworthgot a new guestbook post

2446 days ago

Dan Vechiola posted a note for Sue that says:

Good luck Sue! The wait seems to be the hardest part and its almost over for you. Hang in there and take it one day at a time!

Mark Wilbur Sue, I know you won't read this until a few days from now, but I want you to know that you are in our ... Read more

Mark Wilbur Sue, I know you won't read this until a few days from now, but I want you to know that you are in our prayers. I forgot that you are in Australia, so although it's still Sunday here in the U.S. it's already 5:30 a.m. Monday where you are, getting ready for surgery. A world away, we are praying for a successful outcome for you.

Sue Waterworth Dan and Mark, thank you both for your thoughts. It feels amazing to be getting good wishes from peop ... Read more

Sue Waterworth Dan and Mark, thank you both for your thoughts. It feels amazing to be getting good wishes from people you don't know, half a world away. The worst is way behind now, (2 weeks post-op) and I'm home and happy. While the incision in a bit tender, I don't have any pain.
I've always loved quiet and peace, and now I understand just what that really means!!!

Sue Waterworthgot a new guestbook post

2446 days ago

Vivien Appleby posted a note for Sue that says:

Hi Sue from Dunedin, New Zealand. Have been trying to get through to you. I had my Aortic tissue valve operation 1/3/2018(1st of March for those who are not ...Read more

Hi Sue from Dunedin, New Zealand. Have been trying to get through to you. I had my Aortic tissue valve operation 1/3/2018(1st of March for those who are not from around here). Surgery and recovery went very well. Was active and relatively fit going in. Symptoms being breathless when pushing it and towards the end quite tired by the end of the working day. Would be happy to email you to share experiences.

Sue Waterworth Hello Vivien. Didn't access internet while in hospital, so thank you a bit late, for your best wishes ... Read more

Sue Waterworth Hello Vivien. Didn't access internet while in hospital, so thank you a bit late, for your best wishes. I too was fit going in, and had a good surgery and recovery. And believe those two things are very much connected. So glad it went well for you, and hope it's continuing to do so.

I'm delighted to be walking well, and only get just a tiny bit breathless going upstairs. So living alone doesn't look too hard, so long as I remember not to do too much too soon.

Sue Waterworthgot a new guestbook post

2446 days ago

Corinna posted a note for Sue that says:

HI Sue, I am also getting to the last of my to-do’s before tomorrow’s surgery. I will try and write a longer msg soon. I would join you for brekky at the ...Read more

HI Sue, I am also getting to the last of my to-do’s before tomorrow’s surgery. I will try and write a longer msg soon. I would join you for brekky at the cafe if I were in Tassie. Enjoy ordering whatever you like :)

Sue Waterworth Hi Corinna. The poached eggs were very good! Sorry you couldn't join me. Sending good vibes for tomor ... Read more

Sue Waterworth Hi Corinna. The poached eggs were very good! Sorry you couldn't join me. Sending good vibes for tomorrow.

Sue Waterworthgot a new guestbook post

2446 days ago

Vivien Appleby posted a note for Sue that says:

Hi Sue. I seem to be having difficulty sending you a note. Try again! Will be thinking of you and will write more if successful.

Sue Waterworth Thanks so much Vivien....even to know you are trying is lovely. The site seems somewhat temperamental ... Read more

Sue Waterworth Thanks so much Vivien....even to know you are trying is lovely. The site seems somewhat temperamental. I'm never sure where to look.

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2448 days ago

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Diane Maher posted a note for Sue that says:

Hi Sue....if you post the date of your surgery in your profile, it will show up in the surgery schedule. All the very best on Monday❤️

Sue Waterworth Oh thanks. I haven't really got the hang of the site yet.

Thomas Brusstar It doesn’t always work, I don’t think. Like I should be on the short list, but I’m not. Maybe ... Read more

Thomas Brusstar It doesn’t always work, I don’t think. Like I should be on the short list, but I’m not. Maybe I did something wrong. But good luck with your surgery!

Anne Carey I am on for surgery the same day as Thomas but haven't hit the short list yet either. I probably did ... Read more

Anne Carey I am on for surgery the same day as Thomas but haven't hit the short list yet either. I probably did something wrong too :)

Catie B Thomas and Anne, I believe you also need to add a picture to your profile, for your surgery date to a ... Read more

Catie B Thomas and Anne, I believe you also need to add a picture to your profile, for your surgery date to appear.

Thomas Brusstar People generally do better without having to look at my face!

Diane Maher Thomas...When you post a picture in your profile it doesn’t need to be a photo of you😊

Diane Maher Sue...I think if you add your surgery date of July 16 to your profile, that should bring your name up ... Read more

Diane Maher Sue...I think if you add your surgery date of July 16 to your profile, that should bring your name up on the list🤞

Thomas Brusstar You're right, the surgery tracker requires a pic for some reason.

Sue Waterworth I've added my date a few times but it doesn't seem to stay put. Whatever, the surgery will still hap ... Read more

Sue Waterworth I've added my date a few times but it doesn't seem to stay put. Whatever, the surgery will still happen I guess, whether it's posted or not! Unless of course, I skip off to Morocco or some exotic location overnight!

Sue Waterworth Ahha! Finally discovered the problem....not using the correct U S date format....I'm from down under, ... Read more

Sue Waterworth Ahha! Finally discovered the problem....not using the correct U S date format....I'm from down under, where we use the dd/mm/yy.

Thomas Brusstar Oops. Yeah, that’s our problem. Sorry. Luckily, my birthday is one of 12 days a year as to which ... Read more

Thomas Brusstar Oops. Yeah, that’s our problem. Sorry. Luckily, my birthday is one of 12 days a year as to which it doesn’t matter—day and month are the same!

Sue Waterworthgot a new guestbook post

2451 days ago

Corinna posted a note for Sue that says:

Hi Sue, I too am from Australia .. actually Melbourne. My surgery would you believe is also scheduled for July 16th. Though mine is for mitral repair or replacement. ...Read more

Hi Sue, I too am from Australia .. actually Melbourne. My surgery would you believe is also scheduled for July 16th. Though mine is for mitral repair or replacement. Had a couple of days away to try and relax, if that’s at all possible. How are you feeling today ?

Carmel Robertson Hi Sue and Corinna. I’m from Australia as well. I had my mitral valve repaired in Melbourne on 15 F ... Read more

Carmel Robertson Hi Sue and Corinna. I’m from Australia as well. I had my mitral valve repaired in Melbourne on 15 Feb 2018. Happy to answer any questions. All the best on your heart journeys.

Sue Waterworth Hello to both of you, Corinna and Carmel. Thanks for responding.
Feels a bit more real talking to peo ... Read more

Sue Waterworth Hello to both of you, Corinna and Carmel. Thanks for responding.
Feels a bit more real talking to people a bit closer to home.
Wow Carmel, I saw where you went to Italy 4 mths later.....that is sooooo inspiring!
Corinna, I'll send you some good thoughts on Monday. Hope we both have a comfy ride.

Maybe I'm in denial, but I seem fairly relaxed, reckoning that I simply have no control over this one, so I might as well let go and hand over to higher powers.
But as I live alone, there seems to be lots to do, making sure everything is set for an easy return. I've opted to have a week in rehab after the week in hospital, so I'll be more ready to head back into life. At least, that's the plan!

I've been reading this site for ages, so feel pretty well prepared. I'm just looking forward to being on the other side, and into Spring. Lovely to know there are new friends close by.

Carmel Robertson Hope all goes well on Monday for you both. It took me a while to get over my surgery. I’m back the ... Read more

Carmel Robertson Hope all goes well on Monday for you both. It took me a while to get over my surgery. I’m back the to work on Monday after nearly five half months off!

Sue Waterworthgot a new guestbook post

2451 days ago

Steven Methot posted a note for Sue that says:

Hi Sue! Are you being operated on in Hobart or on the mainland? I have a special spot in my heart for Tasmania as my wife's nephew and his family lived ...Read more

Hi Sue! Are you being operated on in Hobart or on the mainland? I have a special spot in my heart for Tasmania as my wife's nephew and his family lived there for a few years and the pictures and tales he kept sending our way made us long for the journey. Looking forward to hearing more of your particular story and your journey here.

Sue Waterworth Hello Steven. I'm having my surgery in Hobart, in a brand new unit at Calvary. It's taken forever and ... Read more

Sue Waterworth Hello Steven. I'm having my surgery in Hobart, in a brand new unit at Calvary. It's taken forever and numerous cancellations for the teething problems to be ironed out, but seems all is now well!

Just read your story, and I think it's so much harder to deal with things when you're fit, and not in seeming dire straits. I still don't have overt symptoms. But, the alternative, of just 'falling off your perch' is not what I wanted, either.
So, hope all goes well quickly, and you get sorted and back to exercising fast.

Hobart is a gorgeous place to live (much of the time) and well worth visiting. I'm looking out across Lindisfarne Bay at a pink and snow-dusted Mt Wellington. Mind you, it is only 3 degrees just yet, at 8am.

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