Bev's Journal

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.

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.

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!!!

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 buddies kept reassuring me, they were right...sending prayers.

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!

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 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 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 my pillow & comfy pants!