Heart surgery

[Totheriver]

I had my mitro valve repair done Oct. 28th. I am doing really well. Now back on my treatment.

[Hazelgreen]

Congratulations! Perhaps itwould be useful to have a CT scan to determine whether your treatment break was helpful?

Warm wishes for your continued good health,

Cindy

[Totheriver in reply to Hazelgreen]

Thanks Cindy. I just had a two week break. I had scans just before my surgery and my next ones are in January.

[Bestbird]

So glad to hear your surgery is behind you! Good wishes.

[Totheriver]

Thank you!

[blms]

I am so glad to hear that you are doing so well after your heart surgery.! Can you tell me what symptoms you had leading to this? Also , where are you being treated? I am having some issues now that make me wonder if I have now valve issues. Also how long did it take you to recover?Bonnie

[Totheriver in reply to blms]

I had heart muscle damage in about 2011. It was found when I was going to have reconstruction surgery which never happen. So that is when I started having regulat checkups wit my cardiologist in Kitchener, Ontario. Then in 2017 I got congestive heart failure which is all controlled by drugs. Then 2 years ago she said I had a leaky valve. I was tired a lot but did not know if it was my cancer treatments or my heart. Then in March she said I had to have open heart surgery or a clip which a doctor in Toronto specialized in. I saw him 3 weeks ago tomorrow and he said i was a good candidate for a clip. I had it done October 28th in St Michael’s hospital in Toronto, and came home the 29th and am doing well. I see him again in a month and if everything is ok will just go back to my cardiologist in Kitchener once a year . My symptoms were tired and a bit of swelling in the ankles. Hope this is helpful. Theresa💕 let me know how you make out.

[USIrishcolleen]

Totheriver,

My Mom had that surgery done when she was 74, and she compared it to being hit by a train! Not an easy surgery, by any means.

Glad that you are better, and ready to resume the fight!

Sincerely,

Colleen

[Totheriver in reply to USIrishcolleen]

Thanks Colleen. When I woke up that is what it felt like but that only lasted the first day.

[M43bcmgreenblue]

Hi BaileyJames

I have been taking Ibrance for a few months now and in the first instance had a couple of very sore mouth ulsers. The first mouthwash I used Benzydamine didn't work at all for me so I was prescribed Nystan mouthwash which is like a milky consistency but worked like a dream. I kept the mouthwash in my mouth for about a minute it is extremely good as it cleared up the mouth ulcers really quick in a matter of days. I felt great because was able to eat properly soon after using Nystan I would recommend it to you and hope it works just as well for. Take care and best wishes.

[Totheriver in reply to M43bcmgreenblue]

I use what they call magic mouthwash which also works like a charm.

[M43bcmgreenblue in reply to Totheriver]

Very interesting, I have not heard of that one before but if it works like a charm for you keep with it girl.

[Beryl71]

That's great news, congratulations. Keep well. Carolyn x

[Totheriver in reply to Beryl71]

Thanks Beryl!

[Thatflowerlady]

Great news ! It is always such a challenge trying to figure out what causes what . Hopefully you continue to feel stronger and better each day . I live in a small rural village about 1.5 hours away from you . I hope you are getting some of the glorious fall sunshine today . We had snow last week ☹️

Luann

[Totheriver in reply to Thatflowerlady]

Hi LuannThanks. Where do you live. I live in Drayton and we had snow too

[Thatflowerlady in reply to Totheriver]

Lol it’s a small world , I live in Blyth .

[love2golfwell]

So happy that your surgery went well and praying for continued success on your treatment.

[Totheriver in reply to love2golfwell]

Thanks!!

[hdhonda]

So glad that the surgery is over and you are on the road to full recovery. Best wishes and blessings, Hannah

[Totheriver]

Thanks Hannah!!

[Nocillo]

Good news! Another hurdle surpassed! Good luck to you!

[Totheriver in reply to Nocillo]

Thanks!!

[mariootsi]

So glad you are recovering well from your surgery!

[Totheriver in reply to mariootsi]

Thanks!!

[Totheriver]

Thanks Sandra💕

[viennagirl]

That is wonderful. I wish you the best for a happy, healing future. Hugs Vienna

[Totheriver in reply to viennagirl]

ThanksVienna!!

[jersey-jazz]

You must feel so great to have such a huge thing behind you. I hope you continue to heal and to feel better and better.

[Totheriver]

Thanks!!