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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis
Member Since: June 18, 2017
Member Since: June 18, 2017
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Soggy Rodent posted a photo
7 years ago (June 27, 2018)
1yr anniversary...
Bay to Breakers
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Marie Myers
Good for you!!
Chris Purvis
That’s pretty awesome stuff right there! Makes me want to go run...when the time is right.
Susan Lynn
Happy Anniversary! You go, Girl!
Bonnie Stone-Hope
Happy Anniversary!
Soggy Rodent posted an update
7 years ago (June 21, 2018)
I felt like I was going to pass out for 11mos post-surgery. My doctors kept telling me I should have been farther along with my recovery. I have no control of my body wanting to pass out.It's so frustrating and emotionally devastating to not be believed or to be judged... Read more.
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I've heard it takes a full year. I guess so much improvement happens in the beginning, we forget that there's still more healing that's necessary for complete recovery. Thanks for the information!
You go Soggy! Great to hear you got your stride back!!!
Bay to Breakers includes some daunting hills, too; it's not a flat race. Good for you, Soggy. Thanks for pointing out that getting back to 100% isn't always a fast race in itself, as it is for some. As I'm in my 70's, I will keep that in mind when... Read more.
I had at least a year after OHS before I got some energy back. Nice to hear from you Soggy, and especially that you are doing better 11 months on.
I think that's a quick recovery, myself! Take care.
Great news Soggy! It is now ten months post MVR for me and I can finally say that I now am feeling more normal and have lots of energy. (A wise doctor in the ER said it would take a full year for recovery, especially with all of the complications... Read more.
Glad to hear things are getting back to normal for you!
Glad you turned a corner in your recovery.
Soggy Rodent posted an update
8 years ago (February 28, 2018)
I'm 9.5mos post-surgery and have come to the realization that physically I won't be able to do what I wanted to do with my new Respiratory Therapy license. There is no way I could work the floors for 12hrs, especially considering that there's a high probability I'd have to do... Read more.
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So sorry about that, Soggy. I hear you on the feeling down about one's physical state. It took me several years to feel more energetic (9 months is still early) but performing multiple CPR chest compressions sounds exhausting. Good luck on the sleep lab possibilities.
Sorry to hear you can't do what you had planned to do. Hopefully the sleep lab job will work out. I am lucky to be able to work part time at this stage of my life. I think a full time job would be just exhausting, and I had an... Read more.
I don’t have the luxury of working part time or even changing job type, but I am happy about working remotely 100% of the time. I need the medical coverage as well. Glad to hear you found something more suitable at this juncture. Good for you and good luck with... Read more.
I'm also sorry that you aren't able to do what you had hoped to do. You should be very proud of yourself that you were able to assess your situation and find a solution. That isn't an easy thing to do.
What I have found in my own life, is... Read more.
Yes, it is less than a year since you had your surgery but it sounds like you are able to look at the "big picture" and you are listening to you body. To recognize that your job would be too difficult to do (for now at least) and you have... Read more.
I'm so sorry Soggy, that sounds so frustrating. I think Anna said it so well...hope it all works out for you - seems like you have a good handle on it...best wishes!
It took me a good year to get over my surgery and probably 18mths before I felt back into the pace of work. It’s semsible to adjust your outlook, but remember you are still recovering and things will continue to improve
I'm right there with you, Sophia! Soggy, it takes time...be patient with yourself. Take one day at a time....you can do this!
