Heather Brown - Heart Valve Journal

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2225 days ago

Susan Lynn reacted to this

To the heart warriors having their surgery this week, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Here is to a speedy and uneventful recovery.

Heather Brownposted an update

2243 days ago

Dan Baltazor, Terry Goin, Shannon Gray and 6 others reacted to this

I officially made it through to the other side on Monday, Oct 23. The first two days were the hardest, but things got better when I was able to go to the regular ...Read more

I officially made it through to the other side on Monday, Oct 23. The first two days were the hardest, but things got better when I was able to go to the regular cardiology floor. Boy, people were not kidding when they said I would be tired.

Meredith Bray Yay! Stand up straight, keep walking, keep breathing!

Dan Baltazor Great news Heather. Please keep us posted on how you're doing.

Susan Lynn Great news! You did it! Walking and resting - that's pretty much going to be your schedule for th ... Read more

Susan Lynn Great news! You did it! Walking and resting - that's pretty much going to be your schedule for the next few weeks, but you will see continuous improvement. Speedy recovery!

Rob Sparling Fantastic! Yay! 👍. It gets better every day.

Marie Myers Congratulations! Things will get better slowly. Be patient...

MARIE PICUN Congrats now you are into recovery.

Jennifer McInerney Congrats. Tired is the understatement. Napping is now my favourite daytime activity

Bill Gillam Awesome. Eat, breathe, walk!

Rita Savelis I was too tired after OHS to watch TV, and certainly too tired to post for several weeks... Take car ... Read more

Rita Savelis I was too tired after OHS to watch TV, and certainly too tired to post for several weeks... Take care and rest...

Heather Brownposted a journal

2251 days ago

Charles Hamel reacted to this

They had birthday/good luck get together for me at work today. I held it together until the end of the day. For some reason everyone stopping by my desk and ...Read more

They had birthday/good luck get together for me at work today. I held it together until the end of the day. For some reason everyone stopping by my desk and wishing me well made everything seem more real. I can't believe that my surgery is less than a week away. I'm so nervous.

Cathy Loughlin I can totally imagine! My
Mitral valve repair is not until January and I’ve already experienced so ... Read more

Cathy Loughlin I can totally imagine! My
Mitral valve repair is not until January and I’ve already experienced some intense panic attacks early on. Am feeling much better now but I’m sure when I’m a week out, I’ll be pretty stressed! Just think though, by then you’ll be well on your way to recovery and encouraging me! Sending you positive vibes tonight!!

Terry Goin Hi Heather, I am a little further away (just under 3 weeks). When I start feeling anxious, I think o ... Read more

Terry Goin Hi Heather, I am a little further away (just under 3 weeks). When I start feeling anxious, I think of all the people who have successfully been treated with valve surgery and then think I am headed down the same road of successful treatment. I imagine the best outcome, good health and getting back to the things that I love.

Louanna Miller Hang in there Heather. You’ve got this. It will be okay. Think positive thoughts and don’t al ... Read more

Louanna Miller Hang in there Heather. You’ve got this. It will be okay. Think positive thoughts and don’t allow worry and fear to control you. I did exactly what Terry Goin described. I reminded myself of those who have experienced valve surgery before me and healed successfully. Keep positive.

Rob Sparling Heather, I was pretty nervous early on. My nerves were at their worst when I joined the community an ... Read more

Rob Sparling Heather, I was pretty nervous early on. My nerves were at their worst when I joined the community and that was about 3 weeks prior to surgery. It gets better and then, as surgery approaches, it gets a little bit worse. The night before is really tough. But hold it together — you got this! It is easier than you think and you are stronger than you know. (What a great combo, eh?)

Heather Brownposted an update

2270 days ago

Doris Fowler, Mark Wilbur, Phyllis Petersen reacted to this

I had my pre op angiogram done yesterday. The good news is I didn't have any blockages.

Louanna Miller That is awesome.

Heather Brown I was pretty scared to have this procedure done, but it wasn't to bad. They were able to go through m ... Read more

Heather Brown I was pretty scared to have this procedure done, but it wasn't to bad. They were able to go through my wrist instead of the artery in the groin.

Louanna Miller That’s how mine was done through the wrist. For me the only drawback was how sore my wrist was for ... Read more

Louanna Miller That’s how mine was done through the wrist. For me the only drawback was how sore my wrist was for several weeks, but I have small wrists.

Susan Lynn Yeah! Great news!