I saw my doctor for the first time since being at home today. He said the new valve looks great and that everything I have been feeling is normal. He answered a lot of my questions as well. He also stressed that I don't need to over do things and to limit my activity. This is a little different than what the surgeon said. Before I left I had a 24 hour heart monitor put on again. This will be the information that that rhythm specialist looks at in a few weeks to tell us if I need any other surgeries. I will go back in two months.
I have felt a lot better that past few days. Sleeping has still been difficult because of my back pain. I think it is now time to start getting off the pain meds.
I am now back in Waco until the second week in September. I see the rhythm specialist Sept. 10 and my surgeon Sept. 12. I hope at that point I will be release to drive and go back to work soon after.
I know there will be more good days and bad days to come. All the cards, notes and kind words everyone has sent has been so wonderful and brightens each day. I am so blessed to have such great friends. Thank you!!!
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Yay! So glad you got a good report! ~Micah
Hey Lindsay- I stumbled across your blog a few weeks ago and have been praying for you and your recovery ever since. I'm elated to hear the recovery is going well and i hope the pain starts to go away and you can sleep well at night!
Linds....this is Meredith. I am so glad I came across your blog. You have been in my prayers daily! I miss you sweet friend and I know you are dying to get back to the kids.....they don't know how lucky they are to have you as their teacher! I love you!!
I cannot believe I happened to stumble across your blog! Four years ago I had a mechanical heart valve put in. It was a long recovery for me but I am doing great now! You will be in my prayers!
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