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Jane Welp  A huge shout to Providence Base Camp in Portland, OR where I completed cardiac rehabilitation. To God be the glory but all those folks were LOVE ❤️ with skin on it.

Shari Lambert  Congrats, Jill! It's good to see you smiling during cardiac rehab! Makes me hopeful - I start next week.

Larry Ring  Very nice, Jane. Sun and fresh air can be great healers. On my first day home, much to the amazement of my daughters, who watched with great trepidation, I slowly moved a lounge chair out by the pool...took off my shirt...and let the glorious sun penetrate my body. I'd been cooped up in the hospital for six days...and I was done with it!
One of the most glorious cat naps I've ever taken.

Jane Welp  Sunshine is so important! Good for you! I even have a full spectrum light for all these cold dark March days.

Larry Ring  Hi Jane. Glad to hear the surgery went well. Welcome to the recovery side of this journey. You are doing great!

Jeannette McLaughlin  Great news, Jane. Your prayers were answered! Wishing you a speedy recoverery, with your team keeping an eye on you! Take care.

Jane Welp  Many thanks to ALL you dear ❤️ Warriors with positive messages. This is DAY 7 of my hospital because breathing is an issue. I cough hard into to the heart pillow & make that pesky incentive spirometer MOVE! Great surgeon, Dr. Swanson & medical staff on St Vincent's on Floor 8. Praying that it IS discharge day! Wheeeee......

Jane Welp  My pre-operative testing appointment is in progress at St Vincent's. It is going to take hours! However.... Blood work 💉 ✔️Blood pressure arms & legs✔️ Urine sample ✔️ Nose swab for MRSA - no one wants that infection! ✔️

A nurse helped me learn to get in/out of bed after surgery & I practiced breathing with incentive spirometer. ✅✅

A chest X-ray is coming up soon even though the same tests were done @ ER 7 days ago.

I don't need a new EKG; I had hoped to save time 🕒 & 💰 money but obviously not on this trip!

I asked about using my CD player & radio - no answer yet.

I asked about seeing my damaged aortic heart ❤️ valve; they said to ask surgeon. 👩🏼‍🔬 I won't see her until tomorrow morning early. I wanted to ask ahead of time. My goal is to sit up in a chair on day of surgery.

Now we are doing more signing & talking! Bye bye 👋🏽 👋🏽 for now!

Kathy Blank  All these steps help prepare you for surgery and make sure everything is in order for a successful surgery- we will be praying for you Jane!

Jane Welp  Many thanks dear heart ❤️ warrior-friends. Today went well and the last test was the chest X-ray. No surprises on results and it all gotbposted to mychart which can be viewed easily. The best part was a phone from my surgeon, Dr. Swanson and then from the anesthesiologist who answered every question with great patience. I am soooo thankful for the surgical team. I feel ready and with God's help I will get through this huge event and be healthier.

Jane Welp  I tried it out last night sitting in my favorite chair and it was great. It's made by Sharper Image but discounted by the retail giant, Marshall's found in nearby Tigard, OR. I like online shopping but sometimes it's good to see something before you buy it.

Marie Myers  A sense of humor and positive outlook can go along way in helping you through this. Peaceful thoughts going your way!

Jane Welp  Thanks Marie! Taking it one day a time! I did some "shopping therapy" for fun. I heard that a snap front house coat might be useful. Old fashioned & not that stylish but maybe just right. I ordered 2 tonight - online shopping is so easy.