Hi!
I did post this message under the thread "ottawagal back in hospital", but thought it would be 'good karma' for me to post it as a New thread.
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Hi Everyone,
First and foremost, thank you ALL from the bottom of my heart for your well wishes, positive thoughts and prayers after I was re-admitted a week ago. Thanks to Dale for posting a new thread on my status.
Warning newbies: you may not want to read this posting.
Well, I was finally discharged for the second time late yesterday after spending another 7 days in hospital (total of 16 days). After coming home first time around, I didn't feel right but figured this was par for the course (as I had some post op complications i.e. pleural effusion, collapsed left lobe, breathing issues, bleeding issues, heart rates problems, nausea etc.)
The night after my first discharge I had a fever and chills, fast heart rate, was short of breath and felt extremely weak. By morning I was alot worse. I called the hospital and ended up being re-admitted and put in isolation, on oxygen, and different courses of medication were attempted to get my heart rate and the post cardiotomy inflammatory syndrome (which was the final diagnosis) under control. They also had to rule out H1N1 and endocarditis (which they did-Amen!).
I am starting to feel better and stronger and even see that little light at the end of the tunnel. I am still dealing with shortness of breath which is attributed to a collapsed left lobe and slight pleural effusion. I was told exercise, breathing and walking is what will help these issues. They upped my metropolol dose which is bringing down the heart rate.
Yesterday, they did another CT scan to rule out a pulmonary embolism before I could go home. It was a VERY long day.
Although it has been a bumpy ride and there were some dark moments, I am now on the upswing and can see my strength coming back (which is very encouraging). My family and friends as well as hospital staff have been amazing throughout all this. I couldn't have done it without them and of course the VR.com family. Now I UNDERSTAND you!!! To all of you who have travelled this path, I have a new compassion and understanding for you. I don't know if I could have ever been prepared for this, but through the grace of God I have made it over the mountain.
I told my surgeon that my new Edwards Perimount Valve better last me a while because I don't think I am up for this ride anytime soon. As difficult as this experience was, in hindisght, it looks like I have some bleeding issues, so I guess that was the way to go.
Thank you again for all your messages. My husband read them to me over the phone and I felt like you were all there with me.
Good news is that I didn't need anything done to the pulmonary valve!!
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I did post this message under the thread "ottawagal back in hospital", but thought it would be 'good karma' for me to post it as a New thread.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hi Everyone,
First and foremost, thank you ALL from the bottom of my heart for your well wishes, positive thoughts and prayers after I was re-admitted a week ago. Thanks to Dale for posting a new thread on my status.
Warning newbies: you may not want to read this posting.
Well, I was finally discharged for the second time late yesterday after spending another 7 days in hospital (total of 16 days). After coming home first time around, I didn't feel right but figured this was par for the course (as I had some post op complications i.e. pleural effusion, collapsed left lobe, breathing issues, bleeding issues, heart rates problems, nausea etc.)
The night after my first discharge I had a fever and chills, fast heart rate, was short of breath and felt extremely weak. By morning I was alot worse. I called the hospital and ended up being re-admitted and put in isolation, on oxygen, and different courses of medication were attempted to get my heart rate and the post cardiotomy inflammatory syndrome (which was the final diagnosis) under control. They also had to rule out H1N1 and endocarditis (which they did-Amen!).
I am starting to feel better and stronger and even see that little light at the end of the tunnel. I am still dealing with shortness of breath which is attributed to a collapsed left lobe and slight pleural effusion. I was told exercise, breathing and walking is what will help these issues. They upped my metropolol dose which is bringing down the heart rate.
Yesterday, they did another CT scan to rule out a pulmonary embolism before I could go home. It was a VERY long day.
Although it has been a bumpy ride and there were some dark moments, I am now on the upswing and can see my strength coming back (which is very encouraging). My family and friends as well as hospital staff have been amazing throughout all this. I couldn't have done it without them and of course the VR.com family. Now I UNDERSTAND you!!! To all of you who have travelled this path, I have a new compassion and understanding for you. I don't know if I could have ever been prepared for this, but through the grace of God I have made it over the mountain.
I told my surgeon that my new Edwards Perimount Valve better last me a while because I don't think I am up for this ride anytime soon. As difficult as this experience was, in hindisght, it looks like I have some bleeding issues, so I guess that was the way to go.
Thank you again for all your messages. My husband read them to me over the phone and I felt like you were all there with me.
Good news is that I didn't need anything done to the pulmonary valve!!
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