Mending Heart update

[JoanE]

Thank you Liz for reminding me to post about my recovery. Three weeks ago I had aortic valve replacement. After seven days in the hospital, I went home to my daughter's. A few days ago, I returned to my rig. I can't drive yet, so I am still relying on daughters and friends to take me to appointments, shop for me, etc. Everyone tells me how good I look and I see improvements in my strength every day but there are still those moments and even days when I just feel sick. My cardiologist says I need to be patient and let my body heal, that it takes some time after this type of surgery.

Thank you for all the positive energy and prayers. I have not had the focus to be on my computer but Liz's call to me today reminded me that I owed you all an update. I keep thinking about the FL GTG coming up in January and am so looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones.

Joan

[Bethers]

Very glad to hear from you. And to hear that you are progressing well according to the doctor, if not fast enough for you Keep it up and by the gtg, you'll be better than ever.

[Redetotry]

Joan so good to hear from you! Sending good thoughts and prayers your way for patience and a speedy complete recovery.

[pattyk]

So good to hear from you. Glad you are doing as well as can be expected. Follow doctor's orders and you will be better in no time.

[avalen]

glad to hear from you Joan, healing takes time but glad your on the mend now.

[chalet05]

Joan, I was just counting the weeks this morning. So very glad to hear from you and wishing you patience for the recovery! Hugs.

[Yakn1]

Glad to hear from you! Recovery is never as fast as one would like!
Give your body and mind time to heal, you have been through a lot!

[Irmi]

Joan, thanks for letting us know how you're doing. I've been concerned about you and hope you'll be feeling better soon. Take it easy and before you know it, we'll be seeing you at the GTG in FL.

[mtngal]

welcome back Joan! so glad to hear you are doing well!

[cnq50b]

Ditto what everyone else is saying... Glad to hear you're on the mend - just give yourself the gift of time... You'll be back in the swing of things soon enough.
Take care...

[Redwahine]

Glad to hear you are doing well. Recovery takes time and patience, hang in there.

[Liz]

Looking forward to seeing you at the FL gtg! Sounds like you are making progress as expected...keep following doctor's orders. Thanks for checking in with us.

[Dawn309]

So glad to hear from you and that you are doing well. Let your body recover and we will all see you at the FL GTG. So looking forward to meeting you.

[mitch5252]

Thank you for the update. And good news that you're on the mend.
Pretty soon, you'll be packing for the FL GTG!

[Sandersmr]

Glad to hear you are recovering well. Yes, time seems to move so slowly when you are the one recovering, but it will come.