Wanda's Guestbook

Thank you for the update as it did not go unnoticed.  It was of particular interest to me as my story had some similarities with yours and I am 6 weeks out.

Hi, Wanda, For the first time in a REALLY long time, my login for this site started working. It has not worked all year. :-( So, I could not post or keep in touch really. I am good. I found your guestbook post from a while back - HOW thoughtful of you! Thank YOU! I just posted a journal - I have been doing fine. I am sorry for your new procedure, but I hope everything will go well! You have done well so far, and I am learning a lot from your researching and stories. Thank you for keeping in touch. Best of health to you and good luck!

Hi Wanda, first off, congratulations on your third anniversary! I just want to tell you that you are a very good daughter. However, try to take care of you, too. I know it is hard. Caregivers are over stressed and they need a respite. I cannot comment on your upcoming colonoscopy. Have faith in your doctors. Rest assured, good things will come your way for taking such excellent care of your mom. It is called "karma". And, don't forget to take care of Wanda! :)

Dear Wanda, Sending Prayers your way that your heart rhythm will stay normalized! Not sure if this could be related, but anecdotally, my husband had heart flutters following heart surgery that came back when he did not eat the daily recommended allowance of potassium (from food). It took about 2-3-days to take effect, but when he ate more bananas, raw spinach, sweet potato, etc., the flutters went away... but it would be good to check with doctors to make sure these foods do not interfere with other medications or issues (potassium bad for those with kidney trouble). Online, I read that Potassium and the balance of electrolytes affects the rhythm of the heart. On another note, I take care of my elderly Mom, and UTI is a continual risk for her. After getting it under control with antibiotics, we have been able to keep it at-bay with a daily cranberry vitamin (500mg, Harris Teeter brand) and keeping extra clean after using the bathroom. Wishing you God's blessings and a peaceful heart, Maria

Hi Wanda! Thanks for stopping by my Journal and checking in with me, I was only talking about you to Dave yesterday😄😉 I understand the anxiety, since I had my angiogram, then my ablation two days later on Feb 1st 2016. I was quite nervous, but I found a friend in my anesthesiologist who was in charge of all the drugs used for sedation and heart rate. He was so nice, I named my dog after him..James! It did take a few hours, but much of that time is the dr mapping your heart, the worse part for me was the outpatient recovery, I was there until 10 PM, but I still had some bleeding in my groin. But I was okay. I had a few palpitations, but felt much better after three days of rest🌼I guess I'm telling you all this to say,"you've got this!" After OHS, what's a little electrophysiology?? I've never noted if there's a PM on this site so I can send you my email?🌻Anyway, I wanted to send a note, and now I have, even if it's not very private 😄 I feel a real sense of relief not having anymore surgeries to face jut now.. I suspect you want that same feeling, and it will be a relief to get your heart to beat right. I'll post more on my journal soon..been very down losing my Auntie and my Dad, and my big toe. Seemed a bit overwhelming, but I'm managing better now. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹sending you roses 🌹 Prayers and love, Barbara🌹 ❤️💕❤️

Wanda, I know you just posted on the 18th, but I'm a bit worried about you! 💞Hugs💞And a prayer okay? A flurry of folks just seemed to have joined HVS, which is fabulous, but you are on my mind.❤️💕❤️

Wanda, hoping your sinusitis is getting better! I read in your story that you had tricuspid valve repair. How was that done? I have Ebstein's Anomaly and will be having the Cone repair attempted/ or else replace with bio valve (pig) Lord willing it will be repair. Thanks for your time, don't feel you need to reply right away, I know you're feeling sick😉🤕Best, Barb🌹

Dear Wanda, I just read your story, and it made me really think about things that I hadn't before. THANK YOU for coming on here even though you are past all that we are facing, because your story sheds light and encouragement!💕 Gave me a couple more questions to ask my surgeons... If I ever get to talk to him😄 No, I will!

Wanda, thank you for your encouragement and thoughts prior to my surgery this Tuesday. I am really appreciating those who have gone on before encouraging those of us just embarking. Good health.

Hi Wanda, I was also diagnosed with a mitral valve prolapse/murmur and severe regurgitation. I am still awaiting approval from my insurance company and then I will get a cardiac MRI and be sent to talk to the surgeon. I am freaking out and may want to ask you questions once I have more information. Thank you in advance for any information you choose to supply. I very much appreciate it.