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2267 days ago

Adam Pick, Tandy Mazak, Phyllis Petersen and 2 others reacted to this

8 weeks post OHS

Dan Vechiola Nice job Judy! Keep on keeping on one day at a time!

Anna Jones Great picture!

Adam Pick Looking good Judy!!!

Judy Shaw Thanks y'all! ❤

Judy Shawposted a photo

2278 days ago

Jennifer John, LINDA ROBERTS, LINDA ROBERTS and 4 others reacted to this

One day at a time my friends! ☺

Sue Tom Thanks for posting Judy. Anxiety is what I have! Waiting for Sep 18 surgery for aortic aneurysm.

Adam Pick I absolutely love this quote. Thank you Judy!

Judy Shawposted a photo

2303 days ago

Adam Pick, Mary Woods, Penelope Bodek and 7 others reacted to this

My daughter made this heart necklace for me.

Rita Savelis Lovely!

Susan Lynn Sooooo pretty!

LINDA ROBERTS Beautiful!

Kim Lonergan I was thinking of you and wondering how recovery is going for you 3 weeks post op? Are you still sore ... Read more

Kim Lonergan I was thinking of you and wondering how recovery is going for you 3 weeks post op? Are you still sore and feeling tired? Are you sleeping better? I feel like I should have more energy than I do right now. Trying to take it one day at a time!

Judy Shaw Thanks everyone

Kelly Stoll Beautiful and perfect. Wear it with pride :)

Judy Shaw Thank you, Kelly

Valerie Altman We all need one of these!

Judy Shawposted a photo

2321 days ago

Dan Vechiola, Steven Methot, Barbara Laurie and 6 others reacted to this

Yellow roses from my children.

Bonnie Stone-Hope Beautiful!

Judy Shawposted a photo

2322 days ago

Mark Wilbur, Kelly Stoll, Adam Pick and 4 others reacted to this

Hey everyone Day 2 postop

Chris Purvis Judy! I’m back in the hospital myself with some lovely afib. They are admitting me overnight and to ... Read more

Chris Purvis Judy! I’m back in the hospital myself with some lovely afib. They are admitting me overnight and tomorrow plan on draining some fluid from my lungs(yea) and lots of meds thru 2 iv’s. So happy your doing well and on the recovery road! Keep that pain down and manageable don’t let it go to a point that it’s unbearable. Talk to you soon Judy!

Kelly Stoll Look at you!!!! Congrats and welcome to the other side. Best wishes on a happy and healthy recovery : ... Read more

Kelly Stoll Look at you!!!! Congrats and welcome to the other side. Best wishes on a happy and healthy recovery :)

Prayers your way for a quick recovery.

Helen Daw Welcome to the other side!!

Anna Jones Welcome to recovery Judy.

Adam Pick Way to go Judy!

Michael Eichhorn Congrats Judy!

Debbie Chatzky Healthy recovery!

Catie B Alright, Judy, looking good! Keep on healing!

Susan Lynn You did it!!!! Surgery is history! Welcome to recovery, Judy. Take it slowly and you'll be bett ... Read more

Susan Lynn You did it!!!! Surgery is history! Welcome to recovery, Judy. Take it slowly and you'll be better than ever in no time.
Was waiting the worst part?

Michael Cline Way to go Judy! Looking like you are well on your way to recovery.

Judy Shaw Thank you everyone

Judy Shawposted a photo

2326 days ago

Susan Lynn, Dan Vechiola, Jennifer John and 6 others reacted to this

UNC Healthcare. Where my surgery will be.

Chris Purvis Wow that place is huge!

Judy Shaw It is. My husband was a pharmacy tech there for 11 years. Delivering meds he would walk approx 14 mil ... Read more

Judy Shaw It is. My husband was a pharmacy tech there for 11 years. Delivering meds he would walk approx 14 miles a day. It has women's, children's, cancer and the main hosp. So 4 hospitals in 1.

Chris Purvis Your in great hands!

Mary Woods Good luck Judy!

Judy Shaw Yes!

Judy Shaw Thank you, Mary.

Sue Tom Good luck with surgery and recovery Judy!

Michael Eichhorn Sending prayers your way Judy🙏🙏

Diane Maher Sending bushels of best wishes and positive thoughts for both the surgery and recovery, Judy🙏

Vicki B Judy - thank you for always commenting and supporting me. I will be with you all week with many praye ... Read more

Vicki B Judy - thank you for always commenting and supporting me. I will be with you all week with many prayers.....,and checking every hour looking for your positive outcome!!!

Anna Jones sending best wishes and prayers

Judy Shaw Awe...thanks y'all. Every word means so much to me. Love you all ❤❤❤

Rose Madura Best wishes on your surgery and hope you have an uneventful recovery! Please keep us posted. You ar ... Read more

Rose Madura Best wishes on your surgery and hope you have an uneventful recovery! Please keep us posted. You are in good hands. (Both with the Lord and UNC).

Kim Lonergan We are having surgery the same day. Tomorrow will be an emotional day for me. I will be thinking of y ... Read more

Kim Lonergan We are having surgery the same day. Tomorrow will be an emotional day for me. I will be thinking of you and sending thoughts and prayers for you to have a successful surgery and recovery!

Bonnie Stone-Hope Thinking of you, and best wishes, Judy.

Judy Shawposted a photo

2334 days ago

Mark Wilbur, Rose Madura, Kelly Stoll and 3 others reacted to this

Before I had a surgery date, hubby planted his annual garden.

Tim Chapman Nice garden. My garden only consist of hot peppers, from the cooler ones to the hottest in the world ... Read more

Tim Chapman Nice garden. My garden only consist of hot peppers, from the cooler ones to the hottest in the world the Carolina reaper. I cannot eat them any longer but I love growing them for friends.

Susan Lynn Beautiful!

Kelly Stoll How wonderful!

Judy Shaw He planted green beans, cucumbers, squash, okra, tomatoes, peppers, oregano and watermelons and sunfl ... Read more

Judy Shaw He planted green beans, cucumbers, squash, okra, tomatoes, peppers, oregano and watermelons and sunflowers for the grandkids. Whew, and that was cutting back from last year.

Judy Shawposted a photo

2342 days ago

Kelly Stoll, Anita Edmonds, Rose Madura and 8 others reacted to this

Hubby loves my homemade sourdough bread. Teaching him how to make it since I won't be able to for a while after surgery.

Rose Madura How cool! I've never quite been able to bake bread properly. It NEVER looks as good as these. I hav ... Read more

Rose Madura How cool! I've never quite been able to bake bread properly. It NEVER looks as good as these. I haven't tried in years.

Chris Purvis Wow that’s a about as perfect looking at is come Judy.

Judy Shaw Rose... I've had a few loaves that didn't rise as good, mainly in the winter. I just made bread puddi ... Read more

Judy Shaw Rose... I've had a few loaves that didn't rise as good, mainly in the winter. I just made bread pudding with them ☺

Judy Shaw I enjoy making bread for my husband and family although I don't eat it.

Judy Shaw Thank you Chris.

Lilly Black Yummmm!

Bonnie Stone-Hope Looks delicious!

Marie Myers I will take 2 loaves, please...

Judy Shaw Lol

Kelly Stoll That's so sweet Judy. It's nice that you will share this journey together. The last request I made as ... Read more

Kelly Stoll That's so sweet Judy. It's nice that you will share this journey together. The last request I made as they were prepping me for OHS was to borrow a stethoscope so my husband could hear my heart murmur one last time. It's was a comfort for him. Upside we had a special moment we will share alwaus. Downside all the nurses told eachother. :)

Judy Shaw I think that so sweet Kelly. I have a stethoscope here at home but not sure he'd know what he was hea ... Read more

Judy Shaw I think that so sweet Kelly. I have a stethoscope here at home but not sure he'd know what he was hearing lol. I guess the nurses needed something to talk about at the moment ha.

Judy Shawposted a photo

2343 days ago

Rosemary Creutz, Rose Madura, Helen Daw and 2 others reacted to this

One thing I do to relax. Crochet flip flops!

Rose Madura Very cute!

Susan Lynn Adorable!! Probably very comfy, too.

Rosemary Creutz Hi Judy, Where can I find the pattern to make this!

Judy Shaw Yes they are Susan. Turn $tree flip flops into dressy flip flops. Lol

Judy Shaw Rosemary, here is the link...http://stitchedpixels.co/adult-crochet-gladiator-flip-flop-sandals/

Kelly Stoll These are fantastic! Very nice. Thanks for sharing and for the smile too.

Judy Shaw Thank you Kelly.

Judy Shawposted a photo

2353 days ago

Susan Lynn, Kelly Stoll reacted to this

Heart cath in my right wrist

Susan Lynn Looks good! It's behind you, Judy! Not so bad... right?

Debbie Chatzky Had mine done in my wrist too. Now praying for surgery to be so easy!

Judy Shaw Susan - No not too bad. I did have an episode afterwards where my bp dropped to 77/49 then my husband ... Read more

Judy Shaw Susan - No not too bad. I did have an episode afterwards where my bp dropped to 77/49 then my husband called the nurse because I felt faint. They came quick and laid my down. After dropping to 50/39 it came back up. They said it happens sometimes after the procedure.
Debbie - Thank you so much.

Marie Myers Don't be surprised if it gets quite bruised over the next couple days...

Chris Purvis Omg that’s scary!

Judy Shaw I'm sorry Chris. Didn't mean to scare you. It may not happen to you but if it does make sure you tell ... Read more

Judy Shaw I'm sorry Chris. Didn't mean to scare you. It may not happen to you but if it does make sure you tell your nurse asap. They will come running. I started seeing stars, my hearing felt muffled and started sweating all at once. All it took to recover was drop my head lower than my feet for a couple minute.
Sending calming thoughts to you. Stay positive.

Chris Purvis I’ll double up on my Xanax 😂

Judy Shaw Chris, They gave me versed and fentanyl. The versed worked to keep me calm but didn't make me not rem ... Read more

Judy Shaw Chris, They gave me versed and fentanyl. The versed worked to keep me calm but didn't make me not remember like it does some people.
Update us tomorrow on your experience.

Susan Lynn Judy - Wow! That drop in BP probably was scary! Glad you quickly rebounded! You can check this tes ... Read more

Susan Lynn Judy - Wow! That drop in BP probably was scary! Glad you quickly rebounded! You can check this test off the list. Feels good when it's over.

Chris Purvis I sure will. I’m the first case of the day so hopefully out early morning

Gregory Brummett Did you take any sedation pills by mouth prior to your IV ? Xanax? Ativan? Do they always use your ri ... Read more

Gregory Brummett Did you take any sedation pills by mouth prior to your IV ? Xanax? Ativan? Do they always use your right hand to do the cath? I'm hoping for the left hand because I'm right handed......prayers & best wishes to you!

Judy Shaw Gregory, I didn't take anything nor did they give me anything before the IV. For me they prepped 3 lo ... Read more

Judy Shaw Gregory, I didn't take anything nor did they give me anything before the IV. For me they prepped 3 locations and chose my right wrist. I know what you mean...I'm right handed also. Have to get my husband to help with simple things for 24 more hours.

Bridget Supple Isn't it amazing that technology has come to this point? Hope your cath came out okay and that you ar ... Read more

Bridget Supple Isn't it amazing that technology has come to this point? Hope your cath came out okay and that you are ready for surgery. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Gregory, they used my right wrist, too, but not sure if they always do. The nurse told me they did it through the right so they could use my left wrist for the arterial line, which they also put into my neck. The wrist arterial line stayed in for a day after I left ICU and the neck came out the day I left the hospital (three days after surgery). I told the nurse that I didn't want anything by mouth and she said that was fine. They did put me out for the actual cath procedure, though.

Judy Shaw Thank you Bridget. My cath showed no blockages. I wish they had put me out. I felt the whole thing bu ... Read more

Judy Shaw Thank you Bridget. My cath showed no blockages. I wish they had put me out. I felt the whole thing but I survived.

John Lant I had mine through the wrist also on april 4th, and 2018... My wrist and forearm have been aching eve ... Read more

John Lant I had mine through the wrist also on april 4th, and 2018... My wrist and forearm have been aching ever since, mostly during the night. I have to keep it straight and no pressure on the artory that they ran the catheterization tube through. Its been almost 3 months being this way.

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