I'm still wonderring what happened to all the active long time members who seemed to disapear with the change over
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I'm still wonderring what happened to all the active long time members who seemed to disapear with the change over
A bunch of them are on vacation; it's getting to be that time of the year!
Mary, I'm sorry to read that you've been through a divorce. Please accept a hug from me too.
Mary, I'm sorry to read that you've been through a divorce. Please accept a hug from me too.
Mary, wishing you the strength to put this behind you and move forward. We are here for you !
Chele
Active member
I am new, already did and intro post guess i'll intro again and update a bit.
I am Michele 34 (soon to be 35) Have MVR. Scheduled surgery May 10th in Pittsburgh PA.
I am extremely nervous about it, However lurking here and reading all your stories helps me come to realize that this is not the end of the world.
And the joke section is completely addicting.
I dont post much because i am really shy ! Which sounds weird but somehow even though this is cyber world, the shyness carries over.
Michele
I am Michele 34 (soon to be 35) Have MVR. Scheduled surgery May 10th in Pittsburgh PA.
I am extremely nervous about it, However lurking here and reading all your stories helps me come to realize that this is not the end of the world.
And the joke section is completely addicting.
I dont post much because i am really shy ! Which sounds weird but somehow even though this is cyber world, the shyness carries over.
Michele
BarbJean
Well-known member
I did not realize there was a joke section. I am going to have to look for that. I am curious-who started this forum and who keeps the whole thing running smoothly? Barb
Well, the news is full of so many shocking things, including many cautions as to what a person posts online, etcetera, and with the site format change, which is still taking some getting used to, maybe these things are also contributing to less posts?
By the way, Aussie Girl, I'm very sorry to read what you've been going through but I'm glad you are successfully pulling through it all. You have my best wishes.
Kathy McCain
Well-known member
Hi Newbies out there!!!!!
I myself lurked out there for a couple of months, before finally posting. Part of the reason being, I was in a state of SHOCK, with my diagnosis! (maybe a bit shy) Welcome to the forum. It's a good group of people. You will find the personal experiences of our members invaluable. It can be in a sense, rather comforting (is that the right word?) to know others have gone through very similar experiences. You reallize, YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
I myself lurked out there for a couple of months, before finally posting. Part of the reason being, I was in a state of SHOCK, with my diagnosis! (maybe a bit shy) Welcome to the forum. It's a good group of people. You will find the personal experiences of our members invaluable. It can be in a sense, rather comforting (is that the right word?) to know others have gone through very similar experiences. You reallize, YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
Daren
Well-known member
Hello to all. I am new here,just joined a couple of days ago. My name is Daren,48 year old male living in the Northern California foothills above Sacramento. Got some bad news a few days ago and am trying to get above water to catch a breath. Will post more when I get a little more info. I would like to say that I think you people and this forum is GREAT!! Thanks, Daren
ALCapshaw2
Well-known member
Welcome Aboard nng !
You will want to give a Big Thank You to your PCP (and Surgeon) for Saving Your Life if you haven't already done so.
It is good that he sent you to BWH which is one of the Top Rated Heart Hospitals in the Country
Glad to hear that it all worked out well for you and your family.
'AL Capshaw'
Daren,
Just want to say Hello and welcome you aboard.
Just want to say Hello and welcome you aboard.
Michele & Daren - welcome to both of you. At some point we all endure some sort of mind-boggling stress - sometimes totally unrelated to heart issues. Some of us have found that this is a comfortable place to vent, express fear, or just bounce some ideas off of someone else.
Daren, whatever your bad news is/was, I hope you're finding the strength to deal with it.
Michele, perfectly normal to be nervous - shows how much you care.
One of the things that I find so fascinating about this site is the variety of support. It ranges from people who have a very good understanding of medical procedures and can explain the results of an echocardiogram to people who have experienced some of the more unusual symptoms and effects of surgery and various medications to people who are really good at offering common sense to people who are just incredibly supportive.
Daren, whatever your bad news is/was, I hope you're finding the strength to deal with it.
Michele, perfectly normal to be nervous - shows how much you care.
One of the things that I find so fascinating about this site is the variety of support. It ranges from people who have a very good understanding of medical procedures and can explain the results of an echocardiogram to people who have experienced some of the more unusual symptoms and effects of surgery and various medications to people who are really good at offering common sense to people who are just incredibly supportive.
Thank you, AL
Ross
Well-known member
It's nice to meet everyone. Now, if we can just get more of the new folks to say hello and drop a few notes, we'll be doing fine.
denobobeno
Member
Hey Ross and everyone! I'm not new, I'm just back. I like the new look. It's great to see all the same 'faces' are still on the website.
I have a question...I should know the answer since I'm 3 1/2 years post op, but do you find that a glass of wine or a beer hits you faster when you're on Coumadin or is that true?
Thanks, Denobobeno
I have a question...I should know the answer since I'm 3 1/2 years post op, but do you find that a glass of wine or a beer hits you faster when you're on Coumadin or is that true?
Thanks, Denobobeno
Ross
Well-known member
Hello and welcome back.
No, alcohol doesn't seem to work any faster, to me at least. Let me go test a few Bloody Mary's and get back to you.
Welcome back. I am drinking less so i can't really tell you.
Daren
Well-known member
nngbwh,Cris,Ross, Thank you for the welcome and kind words. Sorry I didnt reply sooner,I have never been very good at this computer stuff. I would like to post my present situation and get some feedback from you folks but I am not sure which thread to post in. I had mitral valve repair done in November of 2008 and have had a number of problems with it since them . I found out a couple of days ago that the repair has failed and am looking at another surgery. I am still trying to gather all the info, to see where I stand but the Doctors seem a little slow on this matter. If someone could tell where this post belongs that would be great. Again,thanks to all of you.... Daren
BDMc
Well-known member
Daren, I think I'd post in "Heart Talk". Sorry you are having problems with your MV. None of this adventure is fun, but you can gain a lot of knowledge here to help you deal with your situation, and the inevitable fears. All the best, Brian
Sorry to hear you are going to have another surgery. We are here for you.
