Any word on Kristy?

[Der Biermeister]

I've looked but can't seem to find any post about how she did.

[Kristy]

Went in and came out the other side -- ! I haven't been a member on this site for long and even had the wrong surgery date on signature, so can't blame anyone for not knowing! However, I had tons of support here and am quite amazed at how well I am doing.

Aortic valve replaced last Thursday; in ICU for 3 days due to a lack of beds on the cardiac floor, discharged today (day 4). Dr. Slater implanted a 23mm Edwards, modle 3000TFX. Day one was a blur; two was like a truck hit me; three was manageable, especially after a shower and head scrub and four was all about getting home.:o

My family, coworkers and church family kept up by checking for posts on my caring brigde site, a site that a friend set up to keep everyone informed. I am greatly relieved to have gotten this surgery, hope my heart continues to heal well and continue to move forward.;)

I had excellent care at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). I asked for lots of warm blankets (because I could and because others on this site recommended it) and shared my Easter goodies with the nurses (actually gave it to them, not real hungry).

I am so thankful to be through this experience and to be doing so well so early.

Take care everyone,
Peace.

[mntbiker]

Kristy,
Congratulations on a successful surgery. Glad to hear you are doing well.

[aussiemember]

Hi Kristy, I had been wondering how things went for you. Glad to hear that you came through surgery successfully and were able to come home so soon. Take care of yourself !! :)

[aussigal]

WOW!...
Big Congrats and welcome home Kristy....

gee they dont like to muck-around if they have sent you home already!

I guess that means you also had one of those boring surgeries...
excellent news

healing hugs
ton

[Karlynn]

Welcome to the other side!!!!! Now be good to yourself.

[Superbob]

Kristy,

So glad to hear it went well and you're doing well. Look forward to hearing of further progress.

Cheers,

Bob

[BDMc]

Kristy, Wonderful description! You are doing well! :) May your good fortune continue! Brian

[Der Biermeister]

I am impressed!!! 4 days. Using your starting point (the day of waking), I was in 4 1/2 days. I think you NOW hold the record, and you sound great - VERY upbeat -- just like everyone said about me.

And I think I found out a bit more about my valve with YOUR description. All I knew was it was a Model 3000

[geebee]

Welcome home Kristy. Sounds like your surgery went great and I hope your recovery is as "boring".;) :D ;)
Don't overdo, listen to your doctors, and be sure and let people pamper you.

[Phyllis]

Glad you are home Kristy and it all went so well. Take it easy and continue to have an uneventful recovery. Check in now and then and let us know how you are doing.

[Praline]

You sound so upbeat! I hope you keep having an uneventful recuperation.:)

[Mary]

Just saw your post, Kristy. I'm glad you're home and feeling well.:)
Mary

[Kristy]

Thank you all for the support. I had a massage therapist over to my home tonight to work on my shoulder. I think the positioning of my arms during surgery caused a nerve impingment; my right hand was numb for a couple of days and shoulder and upper arm ached badly. This gal just gave me a hour of attention (used Topricin CT cream) and it feels so much better. So, I am taking care of myself and it feels right and good! All is good thus far.

Feeling so blessed,
Kristy