post-op emotional state

[ctyguy]

Here is a question for everyone who is post-op to noodle on. Do you think your different now emotionally since your surgery ? I know for me personally I think things roll of my back even more so now than they did before. After going through something like OHS I just laugh off most things that used to cause me anxiety. I also think Im more emotional in a good way for some things. Certainly being around my kids and my 2 grand-babies always brought me joy before, but now maybe I appreciate that gift a little more. Thoughts of others ?

 

[Cooker]

I think I am a little more laid back ... if that's possible ... I am less of a people pleaser now ... if there is something I want to do, I do it ... not saying that I am more selfish ... just that I insist on not waisting life's moments.

 

[Jkm7]

I only wish. I found after my first OHS I became more impatient and higher anxiety. My second OHS did nothing to improve either for me.

 

[CThrock]

I think things through differently. I have a more peaceful spirit then I use too.
I listen to people differently now I don't let situations get to me as much. Of course my outlook on life it alot different then it was before. OHS is a change of all around everything. Even with family and friends.

 

[designlady]

I'm amazed at the change...

I'm amazed at the change...

I have given up a lot of anxiety and inpatience! God and family are the highest things on my priority list (as they always should have been but I was to busy trying to get ahead). I like the new me a lot better!!!! In a weird sort of way I'm grateful for the experience.

 

[Ross]

I'm definately more in tune to life then ever before. Kind of went back to the basics of getting up before the sunrise, just so I can watch it and watch the world come alive. Just bunches of little things that I've lost touch with through the years. Seeing someone in ICU in the same state I was sets off my emotions big time. I can't seem to get over that hump.

 

[Mercia]

Since my OHS, I have been much more relaxed, taking things in stride
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Diagnosed with Mitral Stenosis in 1963 after Rheumatic Fever.

A-Fib in 03/2008.
OHS 06/24/2008 to do a MVR with On-X mechanical valve, and Modified Maze procedure.
Surgeon: Dr Hon Lee, Cardiologist: Dr Philip Lee.

 

[hall]

Every time I think of OHS, I thank God to be alive. That was a very rough time in my life. I guess a lot more grateful. I seem to laugh a lot more. If there is humor to be found, I like to find it. So I guess not being overly serious.

Deb

 

[WayneGM]

Immediately after OHS, my priorities had definitely changed. My work-life balance was much more skewed to life. I took the time to smell the roses, and tried not to let anything bother me. However, I have to admit that now 2 years out I find myself drifting back to my old anxious and impatient self. I try to keep it in check, but I'm not always successful.

 

[Dina]

I have changed in that I take less for granted now-my time, my physical
abilities and my family and friends;but emotionally I haven't changed too
much -I've always been overly sensitive, anxious,moderately tempered,
and introverted but friendly. I am now a little less introverted ,though
I dont know if this is a result of age or my OHS experience.I do wish the
anxiety would leave me as it seems to have with others.My PCP says
I have 'restless legs syn' ,which I can't find in the DSMIII or IV
But I have grown and appreciate my life as a gift and not something that
is due me.
My Best--Dina

 

[Turkey Hunter]

Here is a question for everyone who is post-op to noodle on. Do you think your different now emotionally since your surgery ? I know for me personally I think things roll of my back even more so now than they did before. After going through something like OHS I just laugh off most things that used to cause me anxiety. I also think Im more emotional in a good way for some things. Certainly being around my kids and my 2 grand-babies always brought me joy before, but now maybe I appreciate that gift a little more. Thoughts of others ?

I tend to agree with Scott.
I don't sweat the small stuff; hell even some of the big stuff I just don't let bother me anymore.
But I show emotion more readily than I ever did before the surgery; i.e. tearing up watching my kids do something that makes me proud.

Ben

 

[Jkm7]

For those who say they 'don't sweat the small stuff'....did you before your surgeries or was that your nature to begin with?

 

[Ross]

I tend to agree with Scott.
I don't sweat the small stuff; hell even some of the big stuff I just don't let bother me anymore.
But I show emotion more readily than I ever did before the surgery; i.e. tearing up watching my kids do something that makes me proud.

Ben

You should have seen me when I got news that my sons baby was about to come into the world.

 

[Turkey Hunter]

You should have seen me when I got news that my sons baby was about to come into the world.

I am not sure how I would react to finding my son was going to have a baby comming...he is 18; just getting started with life.

For those who say they 'don't sweat the small stuff'....did you before your surgeries or was that your nature to begin with?

I was never one to show outwardly whether things were getting to me or not. So everyone would tell you that I have never sweated anything....they just didn't know. NOW, I don't worry at all about all those things you just can't control.

And I don't live my life for anyone else anymore...way to short to worry about keeping others happy and not getting yourself to a place a happiness.
(Obviously my kids are a different story.)

 

[Guest]

Hmmm....I go back'n'forth. And, I'm not sure all of these are due to my heart surgery, since I've had several...and most of the better changes occurred after the 3rd one...AND after I stopped being so sad/bitter/angry/unhappy....

*shrugs*

Definitely more of a people person lately.

Definitely a better outlook on life (sometimes).

SOMETIMES more flexible.

SOMETIMES less apt to let the little things bother me.

SOMETIMES, though, not flexible at all.

SOMETIMES, though, very impatient and intolerant.



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[hensylee]

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I'm definately more in tune to life then ever before. Kind of went back to the basics of getting up before the sunrise, just so I can watch it and watch the world come alive. Just bunches of little things that I've lost touch with through the years. Seeing someone in ICU in the same state I was sets off my emotions big time. I can't seem to get over that hump."


me, too. I have found that life gets so short and I always try to encourage others to make the most of every single day/hour. We have been given a freebie. Maybe it's so that we really can make differences in our and others' lives. I have only to look at our dear Bonnie to see the love and contributions she made to our lives to know that OHS makes a big difference in how we act/react to life. Let's all thank God for our freebie. Blessins...........