I am home again

[Gisele]

Thanks so much for all of your thoughts. If it makes any sense I really was thinking of everyone while I tried to behave on the respirator. It didn't really help, I guess I flunked that part of the post op.

I had a little set back with pericardium effusion and plumonary effusions so that explained why I couldn't breath. They also gave me some blood when I went back in the hospital as my levels were way too low.

All in all I made it throught the surgery and right now I just don't want to look back. Let's just say this valve better last longer than expected as I can't see facing this again when I am older. Maybe it will be like labor pains and I will forget most of it! LOL

Again, thanks so much for being there for me. It feels so good to be on this side it now.

Gisele

 

[Jean]

Welcome home. From now on may your recovery be all roses. There will be aches and ouchies, but I hope you are beginning to realize you are feeling a little better already. Good luck and love

 

[Ross]

I'm so happy your home AGAIN. Stay there now will ya? You must have heard me overnight. I was just about to pick up the phone and check on you, because I didn't get to yesterday.

You got mail. I'll talk to you soon.

 

[hensylee]

Welcome home. I am so sorry you have had such a bad time this year. Bunch of us will be glad to see the 2003 times get behind us. You will be in my prayers right on. Take care, rest and write when you feel like it.

 

[Gnusgal]

I'm SO glad you're home! I will be praying that everything goes smoothly from now on... Now rest up and feel better!

 

[fyrfytr]

Hey Gisele,
Glad to hear you are back home. I hope all the setbacks are behind you now. You are still in my thoughts and prayers.
Take Care

Dave
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Surgery: 4/21/03
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
AVR, with a St. Jude Mechanical

 

[ALCapshaw2]

WHEW !

I breathed a sigh of relief after seeing your latest post.

Glad to hear you are back and still kicking.

Remember those famous words in Nancy's signature line,

"NEVER Give In and NEVER Give Up".

We are all pulling for you Giselle.

HANG TOUGH !

'AL'

 

[Karlynn]

Welcome home Gisele. You really have to stop making your life so exciting. Give typical, ol' boring recovery a chance - it may not be as "entertaining", but it sure keeps your friends at VR.com happy!

I'm hoping this valve of yours makes it into the history books for the longest lasting on record!!!!!!!

Karlynn

 

[catwoman]

Gisele:

Good to hear that you are back home. Thanksgiving now has a more special meaning.

 

[Heather Fisher]

Yeah!!!!! I'm so glad you are home. Just don't have any more setbacks. Rest and take it easy now!

Heather

 

[tommy]

Gisele,

Welcome home. Did they drain the percardium?

Glad you are home. You have a lot of friends here.

 

[Kim]

Gisele,

I have been reading all of the posts on your surgery. I am so glad you are home and on the road to recovery. You are in my prayers and I am sending positive thoughts your way!

 

[Kevin M]

Gisele, it was great to hear from you. I'm glad you are feeling better. Try to get some sleep and take it easy, ok?
Kev

 

[JimL]

That is such good news, Gisele! I agree with Jean, "From now on may your recovery be all roses."

 

[JAMES W]

HOORAY !!!

HOORAY !!!

GISELE,

HOORAY.....WE ARE HAPPY FOR YOUR SAFE RETURN.....A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING...

 

[bvdr]

Welcome home Gisele! I am so glad you are back. Rest up and let your mind take a breather for a few days too. Plenty of time to work on putting things into perspective on some later date.

Last year I was so tired out instead of putting up a Christmas tree I more or less put up a poinsettia. The point is.....no need to feel pressure about the holidays. I am totally sure that your family counts you still being with them as the greatest possible present this year.

Cyber hugs for you as well as thanksgiving prayers!

 

[M&M]

Hi Gisele, its so good to hear from you.. I hope this new valve lasts forever. I'm so glad it's over now for you. May you have a speedy and pain free as possible recovery.

I NEVER forgot about my labor pains - so I only had one child. I thought they were totally nuts in recommending that labor be done 'naturally' - hell knock me out is what I kept telling them. But did they listen - NO.. God, I dread the 'day' of my surgery.... I have an awful 'gagging' feeling when something is stuck in my throat. I don't know how I'm going to tolerate anything down my throat. I'm not even 'scheduled' yet and I dread it.. I told my husband - look I won't be able to talk - so that means I'll have to do sign language - when you see my middle finger - you know I'm not happy.. Ok.?? Tell them to knock me OUT !!!! I get wicked panic attacks.. Claustrophobic, afraid of 'height's' needlephobic, just plain 'hospital' anxiety... you can't imagine how many times I went 'running' of the hosptal. Just plain PANIC... They better knock me out - cause if I can move I'll pull the damn thing out myself.. I think they strap you down don't they?? They'll probably be 'happy' that I have something down my throat and I can't talk. Cause I wouldn't have anything nice to say and my mom always said: If you can't say something nice - don't say anything.. I wish she was here today. I'd ask her if this is an 'exception' to the rule. I think the problem is - I don't feel sick - I have virtually no symptoms - so its kind of hard to say - OK saw me down the middle guys !!! I go for my next echo in January - :-( Last year I was at 43mm in February 49mm in July and when I hit 55 they say - symptoms or no symptoms its surgery time. I can't see having surgery when I feel so well. I mean I just 10:30 minute miles on a 6 mile road race.. I felt alittle fatigued - but they had "NO" water stops..

I'm so glad your on the other side and I hope it all becomes a blurr real soon.

Best Wishes
Marilyn and Dick (Runner)

 

[HFK]

Welcome home GISELE,so glad your doing better! HFK

 

[Nancy]

How nice to see your post, Gisele. Home for the holidays, what could be better? No more problems for you! You've had your allotment for the rest of your life. Only want to read good things from you from now on.

God Bless.

 

[Christina L]

Welcome home Gisele!! May you heal up rapidly and enjoy the holiday season. You are an inspiration to me. I only wish I had your positive attitude. Thanks for being who you are!


God bless,

Chris