Had my surgery

[Andrea52]

Hi just to let you know I came in on Monday to Barts was supposed to be Tuesday but they called me in and fortunately I was first on the list and it went ahead for my avr mechanical valve the op had a few complications but I’m now back on the ward looking forward to getting back to normal ,a woman just next to me has had her op cancelled how horrendous for her

[Mirador19]

Wishing you a speedy recovery, I bet you are glad it’s all over now and can concentrate on recovering.

Joan x

[Andrea52 in reply to Mirador19]

Thank you it’s an experience that’s all I can say xx

[Fortepiano]

Excellent news

Best wishes for your recovery

[Andrea52 in reply to Fortepiano]

Thank you

[Helen_BHF]

All the best for your recovery Andrea52 . Take care!

[Andrea52 in reply to Helen_BHF]

Thank you for your kind wishes

[Ticktock61]

Hi Andrea

Congratulations your on the other side of the fence with the rest of us . I remember that look I’ve got the same picture for a memory . Wait till they take your drains out and your electrical wires you’ll feel so much better and it’s easier to move .

Well done everything now is a movement in the right direction to a normal life .take it slow do everything your told and let us know how your doing

Big hugs

Pete xx

[Andrea52 in reply to Ticktock61]

Yes I love a pic sees how far you have come ,thanks for your knickers be wishes

[Nic25]

Congratulations! Glad it's gone ok. Hope you're on the mend and feel the difference soon. Nic x

[Andrea52 in reply to Nic25]

Thank you xxx

[Rosanna75]

Well done!

I had mine done at the Barts too, just over 3 months ago.

I feel already so much better and I am starting to feel the benefits of the surgery already.

At the beginning is a little hard and you might feel a bit fragile in the body and emotionally but hang in there ....the light is just closer to you than you can imagine.

There are some amazing people in ward 4 a and 4b .

I have been in both of them.

My only recommendation to you is not to be afraid to walk and do a lot of breathing exercises.

I had fluids on my lungs that had to be drained for not doing my breathing exercises.

Best wishes to you

Rosanna x

[Andrea52 in reply to Rosanna75]

Oh wow I’m on 4 a and yes staff are lovely very scary when you come off all the machines though but also good ,I’ll do my breathing as much as it can ,thank you xx

[Rosanna75 in reply to Andrea52]

Great !

The doctor in charge of the physio and rehabilitation is very good.

His name is Jason ...he looked after me once they removed fluids from my lungs as I had both lungs collapsed ...he made me walk so fast around the two wards that I was surprise I could even do it.

Who done your surgery?

I was under Mr Kolvekar.

Sleep well and rest x

[Andrea52 in reply to Rosanna75]

Prof Upple did mine with a very glamorous team I must say ,very nice of them to come and visit me after on iTu

[Fredders]

Best wishes for a steady recovery. Don’t forget we are here if you need us.

Wendy

[Andrea52 in reply to Fredders]

Thank you

[Prada47]

Hi Andrea

Thanks for posting a great photo, you are looking really well, even though I know you will be feeling sore. .

I had forgotten how much plumbing is involved in Heart Surgery. Take Care and don't overdo things. Wishing you a speedy full recovery

Best Regards

[Ianc2]

It takes about ten weeks for your breastbone to fully heal so no break dancing, clubbing and rock climbing until then . Welcome to the zipper club. Give it 3 months and you will be feeling lots of benefits. Buy yourself a V shaped pillow to help yourself sleep and relax and listen to the blood whooshing through your heart. I found it to be very reassuring and relaxing. I have been told that there are oils available to help your scar heal that may be worth a try - the nursing staff may be able to advise you. Your picture brought back many memories , thanks for posting it.

[Spanishwoman49]

Hope all goes well, I am having a doplar test today then hopefully I will be told when I'm having my avr op and what type of valve I'm having.

[DawnP]

Hi I used Bio oil after my bypass surgery and most of the scar is now barely visible. Follow the rehab as they tell you and keep positive. I'm two years post op and now enjoy the gym, exercise classes, swimming and walking. Try to do a mindfulness course as this helps with the emotional side of things. Get well soon. Dawn

[Disciple5451]

So pleased for u may u have a quick recovery just drove past barts to get my meat in the market I live only 10 mins from it it’s a great hospital. Although I preferd the London chest hospital but then I did work there lol keep up the good work when u get home u look well for someone who as gone through that

[MydogBrandy]

Well done, you look great all the best x

[sandrann]

Yay. Keep positive and allow your body to heal now.. sending you healing hugs xx

[OttoK]

Hi Andrea,

Well done. Gold Medal. Best of luck. I think they do rehab.

I am due in soon.

Cheers, Otto

[Liam47]

Hi Andrea,

Hope you Get Well soon and that you have a speedy recovery.

Keep your spirits up.!

Take Care,

Liam.

[Frenchi]

You look amazing following your surgery. You will soon be up and about and feeling so much better. XX

[Rosei]

Best wishes for a very speedy recovery.

[OrdinaryGuy]

Brave and thoughtful of you to publish a photo of yourself in hospital. Well done. Hope everything goes well for you from now on.

[Phil-52]

Good luck with the recovery, hope all goes well.

[Trevor1964]

I had my mvr 4 months ago. Just be kind to yourself. We all recover at different rates. Just try each day to do a little more than the day before and listen to your body.

Good luck and I wish you a speedy recovery. 👍

[55lindylou]

Wishing you a speedy recovery

[Handel]

All the very best Andrea. We're all thinking of you. Keep us posted as you go along xxxx

[dickie007]

My cardioversion next week pales in to insignificance compared to what you've gone through! All the best and speedy recovery x

[Ian_farnish]

Get well soon and hope you feel so much better. Stay strong and keep that pretty smile on your face x

[Anya58]

Wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery..beautiful Lady. What a frightening experience..x