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10/10 for Peppa Pig

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Today I saw my Cardiologist, it’s the 1st appointment I’ve had since my AVR 9 months ago.

Well everything fine and working as it should, I still have a small murmur, but apparently that’s normal and nothing to worry about. I don’t have to take Beta Blockers anymore. My next check up is in 2yrs 2020.

I didn’t realise how relieved it would make me feel, and subconsciously I think that’s what’s been holding me back.

So it’s good news day. I’ve been very fortunate that every stage has been text book. He’s pretty certain that Peppa Pig will keep my heart 💓 ticking for a good 15 yrs 🐖 and I can stop taking the beta blockers.

Once again thanks to you all for your support, and I will continue keeping up with everyone and helping others who are facing the daunting prospect of Open Heart Surgery by sharing my experience

and tips. Love to all you Heart Warriors

Kaz💕💖❤️

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Plum53

Hi so pleased for you. Such good news . Wishing you well xx

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KazSumm in reply to Plum53

Thanks ❤️💕💖 hope you are keeping well too

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wonderful news Kaz, did laugh at the peppa pig analogy

take care Mark

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KazSumm in reply to skid112

Thanks Skid hope you are keeping well. Peppa says honk honk 🐷 😂

Kaz❤️💖💕

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skid112Heart Star in reply to KazSumm

You crack me up, have a fabulous weekend Kaz

😊😊😊

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IanGordon

Thank you for sharing your good news, KazSumm. Release from the dreaded beta blockers is an added bonus - I always felt they took the edge off life and although protective, kind of suppressed a lot of things. On a more personal level, thank you for your generous support of my forum queries- always helpful and upbeat. Good job I wish your piglet well!

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KazSumm in reply to IanGordon

Do you know what IanGordon I’ve only been off the Beta Blockers 3 days now and I feel so different, your right they do suppress everything, instead of feeling comfortable numb I’ve got that buzz back. I was only on a low dose so god knows what a high dose feels like. Hopefully one day soon you too can have your buzz back. Peppa pig 🐷 says honk honk 😂

Kaz❤️💖💕

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Ethel13

That is excellent news Kaz, now you can enjoy the sunshine with a spring in your step.

Take care,

Dory xx💕

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KazSumm in reply to Ethel13

Thanks Dory. Where’s the Sunshine ☀️ gone 😂

Hope your doing ok xxx

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Ethel13 in reply to KazSumm

Thank you Kaz I’m doing OK. Still waiting for my thyroid to settle down so I can have the cardioversion. Hoping that this last increase in meds does the trick.

I don’t know where the sunshine has gone, we are in Swanage with our little grandson and it was pretty chilly on the beach today. Last week it was too hot for him. British Weather!!

Keep well.

Dory x💕

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KazSumm in reply to Ethel13

Swanage I live just down the road in Poole Dory, hope the sunshine’s for you tomorrow and you are enjoying Dorset.

Love Swanage real old fashion seaside town.

Hope your thyroid settles down soon, my thyroid is performing perfectly definitely down to taking my tablets at night.

Have a good time Kaz❤️💖💕

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Ethel13 in reply to KazSumm

What a coincidence! We have a holiday home in Swanage, such a joy to be able to bring the grandchildren down often as the beach is so safe for them.

Thank you Kaz, interesting to hear that you take your meds at night. My thyroid is overactive and has been affected by my op. I currently take half my meds in the morning and half at night, hoping to be able to go back to my ticking over dose when it has calmed down again.

Take care,

Dory xxx💕

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KazSumm in reply to Ethel13

Sun out in Swanage today Dory I had a word 😆

I have the opposite my thyroid is under active, I have been taking my levothyroxine at night for the last 2 yrs and noticed a big difference, and my dosage went from 100 to now 75 a few weeks after I started taking it at night. It settled back really quickly after my op and has remained . Hope your building sandcastle Kaz❤️💖💕

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Ethel13 in reply to KazSumm

Thank you for putting a word Kaz, I m afraid it was a bit too late for our grandson as he went home to Mummy and Daddy today. We managed a brief session on the beach on Friday and lots of other fun things well wrapped up ever since. At least I didn’t have to worry about hoping getting sunburnt.

Good to hear that your thyroid is behaving itself with less meds, interesting that taking the meds at night makes such a difference.

Take care,

Dory xx💕

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Numberone1

Great to hear positive news post surgery. I still await what’s happening to me but I worry more about the after effects of surgery. Your report here fills me with joy.

I know your surgery happened suddenly and I wonder if the pre worrying stuff just makes it all worst. I’m trying my best to forget it all as much as I can. After all, none of us knows what’s round the corner.

Have a great Summer!

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Numberone1

p.s. have you been given any restrictions now or is life to be led as normal?

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KazSumm in reply to Numberone1

No restrictions, and today I moved 1ton of soil, dug up 4ft palm tree 🌴 and moved it to its new home. I never felt any need to be concerned about my heart, I just got the usual muscle ache after doing a lot of physical work. Had a hot bath and feel fine. It’s so nice to be back to normal 😂

Hope you are keeping well Kaz💖❤️💕

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Sparklecake

My mum is part of the Peppa Pig club too, as I may also be at some point in the future. Wishing you well! Xx

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KazSumm in reply to Sparklecake

Still like bacon sandwich, have not rolled in mud yet 😂

If ever your turn comes, values technology and procedures are advancing so quickly. Keep well Kaz❤️💖💕

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Sparklecake in reply to KazSumm

Can't beat a bacon sandwich 😀 Thanks, you take care too xx

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Riedenise

Great news, thanks for sharing. Onwards and upwards as they say x Rie

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KazSumm in reply to Riedenise

Thank you, being off the beta blockers only 3 days and what a difference.

Take care Kaz❤️💕💖

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KazSumm

Thank you 😊 ❤️💖💕

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Great news, Kaz! Enjoy the peace of mind :)

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KazSumm in reply to laura_dropstitch

Thanks Laura

Hope you are feeling more uplifted, don’t punish yourself to much, I’m not motivated, ok wh

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KazSumm

Thanks Laura

Hope you are feeling more uplifted, don’t punish yourself to much, I’m not motivated, ok when I’m not working 😂 sorry that you have been made redundant, like they say “when one door shuts another will open”you seem so talented making things may be start your own cottage industry .

I have big issues with food, would love to eat the good stuff but can’t be bothered to make it, so quick easy one pot meals for me . I need to loose2 Stone so would love to be your 12st and a bit 😂 Fitbit telling me too move does it not realise I’ve been up since 4.30am for work 😆 dinners in the oven and I’ve got a gorgeous cappuccino cupcake for later 🍰 it’s sin Sunday I’ll be good tomorrow promise. So I hope this makes you feel better. Keep forever smiling Kaz ❤️💕💖

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