Recent content by Judy

As everyone said - it would be a nice diversion to be on the cruise. Having said that, I was to have been on vacation last December 15 for 3 weeks in the Caribbean, but was told by my cardio that I wasn't allowed to travel both from his stand point and depending on my insurance coverage that...

Double Repair Double Repair I too only have had 1 surgery but did have my Mitral and Tricuspid repaired on January 3 of 2008. I originally went in for just the Mitral but the surgeon saw that the Tricuspid needed some work too so he gave me the 2 for 1 special. I didn't find this site until...

Isn't that the best feeling? Just in time for that winter snow shovelling!! Congrats to your new life!

Thanks, the photo was taken just after I had completed the 60km Weekend To End Breast Cancer Walk a couple of years ago. I hadn't thought about taking them but I just put them in the things to pack pile!

First time in the Caribbean Sun Since, First time in the Caribbean Sun Since, We will be heading to St. Maarten (the home of the clothing optional beaches) for Christmas and New Years. This will be our 14th year - should have been 15 but instead of being at the beach last year, I had a date...

Yes and I Yes and I thought that it was just me. My cardiologist didn't have anything to say about that - and a number of other "odd" changes too. And here I thought that I was finished with that stuff - it has been worse now that it was before. When will it end?

Nope, didn't see them Nope, didn't see them Everyone was covered by either green garbage bags or rain poncho's for much of the weekend so we didn't get to see all of the great themed shirts. We were hoping that we would get to see some of the rich and famous from the Toronto International...

60km walk accomplished! 60km walk accomplished! Hi everyone, It rained, rained, and rained but about 4700 of us walked 60km (37.5 mi) over 2 days in the 2008 Toronto Weekend To End Breast Cancer raising $13 + million dollars. Valves worked just fine ... but my hair was a mess. This was my...

Only If Only If you have been through "it" can one understand what an important event that was for you. Keep the pillow close by for a while yet. In the case of sore shoulders, that too will get better. Mine took me about 3-4 weeks and a great massage from my very talented massage therapist.

Yesterday I had my 7 1/2 month follow up echo and cardiologist appointments. I am happy to report no more leakey valves and no more murmur. I have the green light to get on with living normally! My next big task is to complete the 60km Weekend To End Breast Cancer Walk benefitting Princess...

How long does it take to go away? How long does it take to go away? I'm glad to hear that this is normal - I thought that it was just me. I'm 7 months post OHS and still have them several times per week. I'm seeing my cardio doc next Monday for a follow up echo and consult and had this on my...

Personal Trainer Personal Trainer I participated in my hospitals rehab program that was run in the loca university gym. After I completed the program the rehab team handed me off to a personal trainer who had been instructed by the team in what to and what not to have me work on. I feel that...

My OHS was January 3 and I had my mammogram May 12. I have to admit that I was a little nervous since I was and still am tight and sore in the sternum and know much the machine tightens down. I am happy to report that other than the technician having a good look at my "zipper" and asking about...

Are you kidding? Are you kidding? You are a baby having babies who are having babies and beauties at that. It is your right to pinch them to wake 'em up before going home so that they can say hi to GP! I hope that he lives close by so that you can see him daily. J

I'm enjoying a glass of wine and propose a toast to you! Cheers to all! Judy