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Well i went for my first walk round the close and felt like i had ran a marathon. I am exhausted now. I keep forgetting i have had major heart surgery. I was only in theatre for an hour yet in that time they repaired my heart. The trouble is i forget i have other health problems to deal with.

I want to thank you all for your lovely messages on my recovery. You are all the best.

Love me.xxxx

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Gillybob19

Well done Sylvi! Take it easy now though, you've earned it xx

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helenlw7

Well done Sylvi, but don’t do what you usually do, and over do it! It’s lovely to hear from you this side of your heart problems.

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Lolabridge

Baby steps Sylvi, and no running yet either!! xx

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medway-lady

No the terminology has changed we don’t have surgery, major or minor we now according to the NHS when I had my procedure on 20 April have surgical procedures. Apparently it’s less frightening but it didn’t stop my worry. Take it easy it’s taken me two months to get back to normal for me despite having a holiday to rest and recuperate. Don’t stop being active it helps reduce risks of ongoing problems but equally listen to your body saying stop. I find that hard but it’s vital to not just sit and think it’s going to be easy. It might be a good idea to record your activity as even a few steps round the block is progress compared to before your procedure. Xxx

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Spanelmad

Well done!!! But maybe to the end of the garden and back is enough for now.

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Amnesiac3637

Baby steps…….good on you! Xx

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Passionflower

your doing grand sylvi little bit at time will make your recovery faster take care x

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Peptink

Feel better soon. Thinking of you. 🙂

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Fruitandnutcase

Great to hear you have had a little walk. Just don’t overdo it, it must be hard to think you have had major heart surgery and in no time at all it’s over and you are back walking around. Get lots of rest though.

After I had my second son I ended up having to go back in for a D&C. Got home feeling great and decided I’d join the others for a game of Swingball! Believe me it was a very bad idea - I started bleeding again etc definitely not a good idea - so no matter how perky you feel be sensible and don’t even be tempted to do too much. 💐x

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KittyJ

it’s good you’re recovering well that you forget you’ve had surgery but please take it easy and don’t do too much too soon Sylvi, look after yourself.

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sylvi

Thank you all very much for your good wishes for me on my recovery. xx

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Neonkittie17 in reply tosylvi

So glad to hear you are up and moving but yes, easy does it for now. xx

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Ruth12345

Nothing more to add. Everyone has said it.sylvi just know you are a star and so well loved on here. You are one of the reasons I stay on here.

Just do as you are told to aid your recovery.

🌻

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sylvi in reply toRuth12345

Aww darling that is so lovely of you. xxx

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Gnarli2

Slow and steady does it, Sylvi darling. We all need to have you back in the best of possible health. Who else can take such lovely pictures of honeysuckle and peonies and be so supportive of us?

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nanny_bee71

Great work Sylvi - don't overdo things but remember baby steps put you on the path to recovery

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stbernhard

Hip hip hurray for Sylvi. Little and often sweetheart, as I'm sure you know 😘❤️

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Kati66

That’s great you are feeling up to going for a short walk but please make sure you don’t overdo it! I’m six weeks post spinal surgery and it’s really hard to stop yourself doing the things you normally do!! My hubby is the voice of reason and tells me off if I’m doing too much! 🤣🤣. Hope the healing process goes well and it’s lovely to see you posting on here again 😁😁 xxx

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sylvi in reply toKati66

I have a hubby like that who keeps an eye on me to make sure i don't do too much. xxxxx

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Kati66 in reply tosylvi

Sounds like he’s a good one too 😘😘😘

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sylvi in reply toKati66

He is darling and we have been married coming up for 41yrs, xxxx

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ABwn

Good to hear you are feeling able to walk. Don't forget you probably won't be able to walk as fast as you used to. Take it slowly and steadily and take in the beautiful scenery. Thank you for sharing the lovely flowers. Colours are stunning. x

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strawclutching

So glad you're on the road to recovery. Small steps along the way and good luck.

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StormySeas

A walk round the close is perfect! Well done Sylvi. Wishing you many more sunny trips out X

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Monkeysmum

Sylvi, I think you are doing amazingly well considering it’s only been a few days. Big hug 🤗 xx

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sylvi in reply toMonkeysmum

My hubby has just told me off for trying to pull a weed out of the garden, so i have come indoors in a huff. I am sure he is right, but it was only a stinging nettle. lol. xxx

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Monkeysmum in reply tosylvi

Oh it’s difficult isn’t it Sylvi, I totally get it, I’m rubbish at resting! Xx

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York54

Take care Sylvi, sending gentle hugs xx❤️

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HevsK

well done Sylvi but like everyone says take it literally one step at a time. You’re a shining star and a true warrior! Take care xx

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Durrell

well done Sylvi, take each day at a time, you know your body & tuned in to listen, just take care but so chuffed your up & about & slowly venturing outside 🌸

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Happy5

You made me chuckle sylvi well done walking round the close but don't over do it my lovely. Slowly slowly eh?🤗

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Gjbrose

Don’t rush your recovery you have had a major operation just think of how long you’ve waited for it to be done and take small steps every other day, rest in the sunshine and enjoy your garden 🌼🌸🌺x

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sylvi

Thank you all for your kind words i appreciate them all. xxxx

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Stats12

take it easy Sylvi sending big hugs 🥰

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rabbits65

good morning to you Sylvi , you really are amazing. I hope that your getting some strength back now, be careful and sending you lots of love xxx

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sylvi in reply torabbits65

I didn't have a good day on Tuesday so i just rested, felt brighter yesterday so i had an hour in town looking around and getting a few bits.xxxx

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Moomin8

Hey Sylvi 👋🏻 How are you doing? I hope you are behaving yourself 😁

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sylvi in reply toMoomin8

I am being good no hoovering ot cutting the lawn either darling, xxxx

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Moomin8

Good girl 🥰 And how are you?

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sylvi

I am recovering darling the breathing is better than before , xxx

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Moomin8 in reply tosylvi

Great news! 😇

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