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2358 days ago

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Yesterday’s visit to the dr was good as dr stopped the wound vac treatment and moved me to wet/dry wound care. Feels better although the tape is tough on ...Read more

Yesterday’s visit to the dr was good as dr stopped the wound vac treatment and moved me to wet/dry wound care. Feels better although the tape is tough on the skin but I can move more with less pain. Yippee. Long road of recovery that I hope is now smoother. God bless.

Bonnie Stone-Hope So glad to hear things are going well now for you.

Bev Bottposted a journal

2370 days ago

Judy Shaw reacted to this

Since my last update, a lot has gone on. It’s a list! Recently I had a debridement on the chest to treat an infection 6 months after the last OHS, wore a ...Read more

Since my last update, a lot has gone on. It’s a list! Recently I had a debridement on the chest to treat an infection 6 months after the last OHS, wore a wound vac 24 days. Then 1 week and 1 day later on the same spot as the debridement, and 7 months and 8 days after the last OHS, an infected sternum wire was removed and again dealing with a wound vac again. Has anyone else experienced such a late sternum wire infection?

Judy Shaw I'm so sorry you're going through this. I pray that things get better and you find some answers. Best ... Read more

Judy Shaw I'm so sorry you're going through this. I pray that things get better and you find some answers. Best wishes to you.

Catie B Oh goodness! What an ordeal. I have not dealt with this but I pray you will heal speedily now.

Bev Bott Thanks

Phyllis Petersen Wow! I hope things are improving.

Bev Bottposted a journal

2592 days ago

Kathi Mancuso, Bonnie Stone-Hope and 3 others reacted to this

Three times the dr went in. Was on life support Still not up and walking going to have that tomorrow. Got all more scars. Been a long week for my family. ...Read more

Three times the dr went in. Was on life support Still not up and walking going to have that tomorrow. Got all more scars. Been a long week for my family.

Praying for you and your family. A strong family is a blessing.

Rose Madura Praying for you. Hope is all is well soon.

Kathi Mancuso 🙏

A quick recovery to you. It sounds like you are fighter.

Michael Kohring All the best to you Bev and your family, hope you recover quickly!

Barbara Wood Best wishes to you & your family Bev ...May your recovery go smoothly.

Bonnie Stone-Hope You can do this! Rest and recuperate at your own pace.
Hugs,
B

Gerald Poulton Your on the right road now, relax and let your body heal, you will feel tons better in a week 💐

Fr Dowling How are you doing, Bev?

Bev Bott Hi Fr and everyone.
Got home November 9. Taking care to go at my pace.
Since home, it’s been event ... Read more

Bev Bott Hi Fr and everyone.
Got home November 9. Taking care to go at my pace.
Since home, it’s been eventful.
By Monday seen my primary doctor for a check out and had an antibiotic assigned to treat UTI that made me sick & has 2 others tried before getting something that didn’t. Learned how to be sick with the sturnum & heart pillow & my very helpful loving husband. A large sore bled the same day due to a tube bed sore that crossed the vein surgery line during my hospital stay that she my PMP sent me to the surgeon’s office for that Wednesday who began wound care.
Then Sunday evening I had a headache with pain with a level of 10. 24-hours later another. By yesterday I was at ER because the pain was over 10. Head Ct shows dried blood on my left side. They said it was not a brand new issue but could be from the surgery. Going to a neurologist Monday for a 2nd scan & dr visit.
This afternoon my left leg near the wound care spot & about 1” below the vein entry I must’ve pulled something. Surgeon’s Nurse is called. Wow.
We’ve called the nurses & drs bunches these past few days.
On a good note I feel ok. God is good all the time. My husband, daughter, siblings, my family so very supportive, way fantastic, with loving prayers. My friends so supportive & loving prayers. The home nurses & therapy techs are great.

God’s got this!

Bonnie Stone-Hope You have been through SO much. Prayers and sincere best wishes for your recovery in the coming weeks ... Read more

Bonnie Stone-Hope You have been through SO much. Prayers and sincere best wishes for your recovery in the coming weeks.

Bev Bottposted a journal

2601 days ago

Rosemary Creutz, Michelle Vecchione, Elizabeth Palmer and 11 others reacted to this

Over achiever. Passed all the tests. Now OHS is officially on Monday morning. God’s got this.

Rose Madura Glad all the tests went well. You'll be good as new before you know it.

Bonnie Stone-Hope Perfect. You will soon be posting your post op information. Best wishes, Bonnie

Michelle Vecchione You and Me both Bev!!! Scheduled Monday At 6 a.m. we can be recovery buddies!!!👍👌
I wish you ... Read more

Michelle Vecchione You and Me both Bev!!! Scheduled Monday At 6 a.m. we can be recovery buddies!!!👍👌
I wish you all tbe best, i KNOW were both going to do great because GOD DOES HAVE THIS!!!

Best wishes Ladies for smooth surgeries and recovery. You're ready!

Bev Bott 💪🏼Thanks !!

Bev Bott Happy to be recovery buddies Michelle. I’ll have you in my prayers.

Jennifer McInerney All the best for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.

Tina Williams Thinking of you - prayers coming your way!

Cathleen Weed I had your exact surgery in 2005 (valve/aneurysm) and it all went very, very well ❤️ Best wishes! ... Read more

Cathleen Weed I had your exact surgery in 2005 (valve/aneurysm) and it all went very, very well ❤️ Best wishes! xo

Laura Shepherd Wishing you well...only 2 weeks out and can't believe how I manufactured fear uncalled for. Site budd ... Read more

Laura Shepherd Wishing you well...only 2 weeks out and can't believe how I manufactured fear uncalled for. Site buddies kept reassuring me, they were right...sending prayers.

Gerald Poulton You got this Bev, see you on the good side ❤️

Bev Bott 👍🏼Thanks site buddies

Bev Bottposted a journal

2602 days ago

Adam Pick, Bonnie Stone-Hope and 2 others reacted to this

Tomorrow afternoon is pre-op day for Monday’s surgery. Final questions to the doctor and surgical and care teams. Can’t say I’m not very nervous but ...Read more

Tomorrow afternoon is pre-op day for Monday’s surgery. Final questions to the doctor and surgical and care teams. Can’t say I’m not very nervous but I feel that God’s got this!

Bev,
Will keep you in my prayers.

Bev Bott Thank you!!

Gerald Poulton Hi Bev, I am sure you are in good hands, this is a big but very practiced procedure, 🙏

Bev Bott Thanks Gerald

Bonnie Stone-Hope Hugs and prayers for you.

Bev Bott Thanks Bonnie.

Jill Krajnovich Hi Bev, I am also from Indiana and had the same surgery on Jul 25th. I have finished cardiac rehab a ... Read more

Jill Krajnovich Hi Bev, I am also from Indiana and had the same surgery on Jul 25th. I have finished cardiac rehab and other than being a little careful about how much weight I lift, I am back to doing everything I did before surgery. Prayers and best wishes to you!

Bev Bott Thanks Jill.

Bev Bottposted a journal

2609 days ago

Bonnie Stone-Hope and 2 others reacted to this

My surgeon is real good about answering my questions but this site is great. Thank you. The poem. The posts. October 30 is the day the dr will replace the ...Read more

My surgeon is real good about answering my questions but this site is great. Thank you. The poem. The posts. October 30 is the day the dr will replace the aortic and aortic valve. My bicuspid aortic valve has developed severe stenosis and caused the aortic to develop an aneurysm.

Rose Madura Welcome to the site Bev. I hope you have a successful surgery and uneventful recovery. Let us know ... Read more

Rose Madura Welcome to the site Bev. I hope you have a successful surgery and uneventful recovery. Let us know if you have any questions. Keep us updated.

Phyllis Petersen Welcome to the community! Sometimes having a short timeline for surgery is a blessing. All the best ... Read more

Phyllis Petersen Welcome to the community! Sometimes having a short timeline for surgery is a blessing. All the best for a successful one and an uneventful recovery.

Betty Sullivan Sorge Wow - same surgery exactly 7 weeks ago today! I’m glad that u found this site early? My husband fou ... Read more

Betty Sullivan Sorge Wow - same surgery exactly 7 weeks ago today! I’m glad that u found this site early? My husband found it for me after the procedure - could have used advice before admission, but oh well! Be sure to bring some comfy pj pants w u to the hosp, and maybe even your own pillow. Those Gowns universally weird, but need pocket for telemetry moniter when u transferout of ICU. Wishing u the Best and Quickest recovery! 👍👍👍

Bev Bott Thanks Rose Madura and Phyllis and Betty Sullivan Sorge!!
I’ll update as often as we can and grab ... Read more

Bev Bott Thanks Rose Madura and Phyllis and Betty Sullivan Sorge!!
I’ll update as often as we can and grab my pillow & comfy pants!