Wanted to say thank you, I have been reading your journals.Been a nurse and planning to retire after 45 years this summer. Taken aback however when I learned ...Read more
Wanted to say thank you, I have been reading your journals.Been a nurse and planning to retire after 45 years this summer. Taken aback however when I learned two days before flying to Rome with friends that I had severe aortic stenosis. Needless to say saw cardiac surgeon instead of Rome.Thought dyspnea due to age, overweight.Wrong......😊
Elaine Foster Welcome Jan. I am 4 months post op BAVR. This site is an awesome community, please feel free to ask ... Read more
Elaine Foster Welcome Jan. I am 4 months post op BAVR. This site is an awesome community, please feel free to ask any questions. Sorry about the delay of your trip, but after your heart is taken care of you will be able to go and enjoy it fully. God Bless you
Nancy D Welcome Jan!! I am just shy of 8 months post op Mitral valve replacement and thinking of the retirem ... Read more
Nancy D Welcome Jan!! I am just shy of 8 months post op Mitral valve replacement and thinking of the retirement ahead from nursing in the future, when the present threw me a curve ball!! I am happy to find this site of like souls finding our ways through something a lot of us never imagined we would need!! You will do great on this journey, any questions don't hesitate to ask!!
jan murphy Curve ball is right.I have been reading everyone's advice and it has helped my husband too. My surger ... Read more
jan murphy Curve ball is right.I have been reading everyone's advice and it has helped my husband too. My surgery is next Wed. in Memphis with Dr. Garrett.His father was cardiac surgeon also.My husband' worries how he can help me get out of the chair.I think he wants me to be able to feed him. .....hopefully he,'ll learn what it takes to make a sandwich.......
Nancy D lots of folks here have rented an electric recliner. Not necessarily one that stands you up but can ... Read more
Nancy D lots of folks here have rented an electric recliner. Not necessarily one that stands you up but can recline without pulling a handle. They have found that well worth the money for the first few months, especially early on when you can't lay flat in the bed. Also people recommend a large wedge to put on the bed. I spent some of my time in the waiting zone cooking ahead and freezing meals; although my husband is an awesome cook, it gave him some time off in the kitchen. ;-)
jan murphy Thanks for the advice. I did frozen dinners for him. My son from Louisiana will be here and my daught ... Read more
jan murphy Thanks for the advice. I did frozen dinners for him. My son from Louisiana will be here and my daughter in Memphis will help.My son in Ct sent me a prayer shawl. Facing serious surgery gives you time to reflect.Nancy do you think returning to work is a possibility?
Nancy D Jan, I am currently looking for work. However the large majority of current listings are 12hr shifts ... Read more
Nancy D Jan, I am currently looking for work. However the large majority of current listings are 12hr shifts in critical care areas, work I didn't do as a young woman, and certainly am not entertaining those now! I am being very selective and am looking for Part time or PRN work somewhere. The only full time that I may consider is the telecommute nurse from home via the phone. I had an interview last week and it was quite promising, but yet haven't heard back yet. I think I have a few more years in me, if I am careful about what I get into! ;-)
jan murphy Nancy thanks for answering my question 're work.I am 65 and not sure I could do 12 hours anymore.Good ... Read more
jan murphy Nancy thanks for answering my question 're work.I am 65 and not sure I could do 12 hours anymore.Good luck with your job.
