Update of Carla's Surgery

[carlapv]

Hello Again,

This is Carla's husband, Bill. I wanted to give you an update on Carla as I said I would. I apologize for not updating sooner.

There were some problems. First Carla was unable to breath when removed from the respirator. Second the Atriel Fibulation that Carla has developed over the past few years is not abating with the drugs that have been given for that problem, which caused the Doctors concern.

Carla was put back on the respirator. This was distrubing, we had evisioned things alot differently by this time. However this morning when I went into here room the repirator had been removed and Carla for the first time since the operation was alert able to talk and extremely happy. She said she has no pain except a little bit of a swore throat which is usual. Apparently there was swelling caused by the respirator tube inserted in her throat. This also caused labored breathing when initially removed.

Her Fibulation should not be a problem and can be corrected once the heart has had time to gain strenght.

Although Carla is not completely out of the woods there has been remarkable improvment and she appears to be gaining strenght by the minute.

The first question she had for me was had i posted in this forum. She thanks everyone for the well wishing and looks forward to posting again soon.

Thank You,

Bill

 

[Nancy]

Thanks Bill for letting us know-

Carla, hang in there. You're over the breathing problem. As you know, many people have rhythm problems right after surgery. Surgery can irritate the electrical system of the heart because there's some swelling there. Once that subsides, many people get back into regular sinus rhythm.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

 

[Karlynn]

Thank you so much again for letting us know what is going on. You are both in my continued prayers. Carla - keep getting stronger!

 

[Christina L]

Carla,

I think you are "copying off of me" ~ - having a few "glitches" during your stay in the hospital, immediately postop. From my experience, it really bummed me out, but you sound like you have a great attitude and are doing fine now!!

You are on your way to recovery - you will forget the bad parts of your hospital stay very quickly and remember only the good, i.e. the wonderful doctors, nurses, surgeon, etc. etc.

May you continue to gain strength and they will discharge you to home, where you can really rest and recover, with your husband there to watch over you.

God bless -
Christina L.

 

[hensylee]

tears - I am so sorry Carla is going through a rough time. She is so upbeat that it is painful to me to know she is suffering. Please tell her for me that I am praying for a very quick recovery so she can get home and work on her recuperation. Prayers. Ann

 

[Guest]

Sometimes the road after surgery can be a bit "bumpy" but it sound like you have now hit a nice "nice smooth stretch"
Hang in there, Carla!!
Hopefully, everything will continue to improve from now on!

 

[EVELYN]

Hi Billand Carla


ONE DAY AT A TIME, GIRLFRIEND!!! So glad that tube is out!!! I'm sure each day will get better and better for you as you progress. You are in my prayers.

Evelyn

 

[NascarfanMary]

Carla & Bill,
Glad to hear you are getting better. I too had a few problems after surgery. I had lost alot of blood and had alot of trouble breathing. But as each day passes you will get stronger and soon you be on your feet. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Heart surgery takes its toll on your body. It takes time to heal. I am in my 5th week of recovery. I know what you are going thru. I have been thru 3 heart surgeries. If I can be of any help just let me know. May God Bless you each and every day. May he give you strength and a speedy recovery. Take care.

 

[Ross]

Thanks for the update.

She's doing pretty good. Sure the breathing thing seems like a set back, but in reality, I don't think it really is. Some have problems, some don't. If she starts feeling down about it, remind her of me!

 

[bvdr]

Thank-you Bill for posting. I have been checking several times a day to see if there was any news on Carla. Tell her I send her lots of love and am keeping her in my prayers.

Take care of yourself too, Bill. I know this is a very stressful time for the whole family.

 

[Marge]

Hang in there, Carla! And thank you so much, Bill, for taking the time & trouble to report back to us here.

 

[RickKiem]

Carla,

Sorry to hear you had a couple of bumps on your road to recovery. I am praying that the remaining road will be extra smooth. Keep your great attitude! That will help more than you know. Hope the rest of your hospital stay is uneventful and we are sure you will be posting your story for us in no time!

Rick

 

[Georgia]

Thanks Bill.

Carla, congrats that you've made it through such a dicey time. We're all there with you and believe us, it's downhill from here. I presume you got hit so hard by the truck that you got the license.

Keep us posted; hope you get to go home soon.

 

[catwoman]

Bill:

I have Carla and you in my prayers for continued improvement.

 

[Raverlaw]

Carla & Bill,
Whew! you've made it through the roughest part. Another successful surgery. It is such a comfort to me, as I count down the days until my AVR, that others who are going before me are doing OK and dealing with the bumps in the road.

The level of support on this board is fantastic and lifts my spirits every time I log on. I *knew* that thousands of people went through this every year, but it makes a difference to be able to "meet" and 'talk" to them.

I have a friend, George, who was diagnosed with severe AS just last week and is having his surgery right now. I gave him the address of this board, but I don't think he had time to register before his surgery, as he had to go up to the Bay area to get his done. I am waiting to hear from his family as to how his surgery went (he will get a porcine valve) and hope that he is able to log on here soon to get some post-op comfort and advice.

Bill, keep us posted on how Carla's doing until she's home and can check in on her own.

 

[Tammy]

Carla & Bill -

It sounds like everything is looking up. So here's wishing you continued improvement each and every day. You both will be in my thoughts and prayers. I'm just around the corner, if you want to chat. [email protected].

Tammy

MVR 04/06/89
Moderate AS - 1.02 cm