4 weeks post op and getting there

[Lyndaloo494]

Just a wee update to say my initial valve surgery went well, but was a very complex and lengthy full day surgery due to me being a congenital patient. Unfortunately with 24 hrs of open heart surgery I was back in theatre after a bleed. 2nd open heart surgery and multiple blood transfusions, all my other organs took a hit. Was in a bad way but after 3 weeks of amazing care I was finally home last weekend. I can't thank the amazing surgical team and nurses at Golden Jubilee Scotland enough. It is a bit scary but just taking things day by day with great family and friends support. Was so good to get my own bed 🙂

[080311]

So glad to read your home but sorry you have had problems. Same as you I was in the Jubilee and the care I received was amazing. Remember take your time baby steps listen to your body when it says I am tired rest you will get there. Let your brain catch up with what you’re body as been through. Well to the heart mended road.

Best wishes Pauline

[Fredders]

Wow, sounds like you’ve had a rough time. So glad you’ve got through it and now home. Just remember to take baby steps on your road to recovery, now is not the time to rush things. Take care.

Wendy

[Hidden]

Wishing you well and echoing everyone else regarding don’t try to do too much just listen to your body ❤️

[Mikedabike]

Marvellous news that you are now back home. Onward and upward. It is truly remarkable what they can do with heart surgery these days. Good luck with your progress.

[Thanksnhs]

Hi that's great you are on the mend, I am in the golden jubilee two weeks three days post transplant and it looks like I am going home on Friday, the care from the wonderful staff has been second to none, I never thought I would get home so quick, I wish you a speedy recovery, take care char x

[080311 in reply to Thanksnhs]

Oh so pleased to read you are likely home Friday what progress you are amazing. I to was in the jubilee can’t praise them enough they were” simply the best”

I send you my very best wishes Pauline

[Thanksnhs in reply to 080311]

They definitely are the best, I think it's down to the care of the team that I have recovered so quickly I can't thank them enough, I have a biopsy tomorrow and all being well home to my own bed on Friday, I still can't get my head round it, I keep thinking if I pinch myself I will wake up char x

[080311 in reply to Thanksnhs]

I will have my fingers crossed for tomorrow’s biopsy, the thought of your own bed must be wonderful, I had 7 weeks in my local hospital before my transfer to the Jubilee so it was 8 weeks before I git back in my own bed! I remember being driven up to my home and promptly bust into tears! So how you must be feeling at the thought of going home. You really are an amazing woman.

Pauline x

[Alisbabas]

Take care

Glad you are ok now