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  1. J

    1st Valversary

    I woke up today and I am reflecting back a year ago, how scared I was and how little I showed it due to the support I received. I wish everyone approaching their surgical date all the best and may the gods be kind as they were to me! Remember to "Live Laugh & Love"
  2. J

    Happy Birthday "njean"

    Happy Birthday too you, Happy Birthday and many more to come!!! You are a Gem in my world, hope you get spoiled today:wink2:
  3. J

    8 months

    Doing well, working in Denmark now. I have been here 6 weeks now and should be coming home soon. Have not told anyone here about my surgery yet for fear of there reaction. Its a new adventure for me and I will see where it leads. Wish my family was here with me but my room is to small anyway...
  4. J

    Denmark, here I Come!

    Just excepted a commuter position in Denmark to work on a frac boat 28\28 in the North sea. I must be crazy but I will get to see Europe and possibly some Mermaids! Saw my doctor today and have a prescription for a new coag. XS and am ready for a new adventure in my life. I am 6 months out from...
  5. J

    12 week checkup

    I meet my GP for my 3 month checkup today. I am progressing well but wish I could shake some of the drugs I am on. My cholesterol is a little high so I have started taking CoQ10 tablets and am going for longer walks and bike rides. I enjoy eating more fruit and vegetables these days and less...
  6. J

    Job Interview Question

    I have done behavior base interviews for hiring new employee's in the past and am not sure how I would react if someone volunteered the fact that they had OHS. If I was faced with an interview for a new job for myself in the future, how should I handle the fact that I have had heart surgery...
  7. J

    Aids testing?

    A practitioner has been diagnosed with aids and Hep C, over 200 patients are being contacted that had brain surgery to be tested to see if they were infected. How many here were asked to sign a form before surgery consenting to an aids test? Should Heath Care worker be subjected to the same...
  8. J

    6 week post-op surgical checkup

    Went for my due diligence checkup today, Dr. Says it all looks good. I have no problem with them being busy but they could have saved me my time and just talked to me on the phone! Basically the responsibility was shifted to my GP and me, they have moved on to performing there medical magic on...
  9. J

    Not covered\Dr. Says No to PST

    I went to test the INR machine at London Drugs, have a prescription from coagulation clinic. Contacted insurance company, they will not cover any part of it, strips included. I pay premium rates and cannot get coverage, talked to my company administrators for the plan we purchase and they will...
  10. J

    9 inches

    25 days post-op:cool2:
  11. J

    Nurses and Tape?

    What is it with nurses and tape? If I complained about the tape they would put more tape on me. It took me over a week to wash all the tape marks off of my body, thankfully they shaved me first. Did anyone else notice the amount of tape that was used?:tongue2:
  12. J

    Electrostatic touch after surgery?

    Since my surgery a week ago, when I returned home it seems like every time I touch a light switch I get a small shock from electrostatic discharge. This has never happened to me around my house before and it seems odd. I have wood floors and wear slippers. Has anyone noticed something like this...
  13. J

    All is well

    Hi all, my husband asked me to post an update for you.. Jeff had his valve replaced to day and is in ICU right now: alert, oriented, responsive and doing well. Hoping to have him breathing on his own sometime tonight (SpO2 sats are still too low). Will be back to visit tomorrow and I will try to...
  14. J

    Day before Surgery

    Took my 12 yo boy to school, went to work and finished up some loose ends, lots hugs and hand shakes. Talked to family, did some laundry took the wife for lunch. Have a friend at work that is getting a kidney transplant March 15th, his sister is giving him one of hers...i gave him an Extra Hug...
  15. J

    Make it a small bus please!

    Time is approching quickly, did not sleep well last night thinking "will they cancel the surgery". The waiting!!!!! Am I ready????? So many questions and thoughts going thru my mind. Thank you Hank and all that help maintain and contribute to this portal. I am very gratefull to have a place to...
  16. J

    Pradax-alternate to Warfarin

    I am about to have a MAV operation, most likely a St. Jude valve, reagent. Should I suggest this new drrug right off the get go? Has anyone online taken this drug yet? I spoke with a close pharmacist an my GP about this today and it is very new to Canada. More expensive but my plan covers it...
  17. J

    Welcome, Jeff from Alberta

    Hello group, my surgery date was determined today and I am waiting to find out when. I will need a new Aortic valve, possibly a single bypass and what ever else they find once they open me up. I was born with a bicuspid valve and it is now time for surgical intervention. I had an angiogram done...
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