Made it!

[Leah]

I'm keeping this brief - still conserving energy and learning how important this will be for at least a while - but wanted to report that another one made it over the mountain. I had my AVR last Thursday morning, and expect to go home tomorrow (Tuesday), subject to some final oks. I'll probably be scarce for a while but wanted to report that I have so far experienced less physical and mental pain, though more exhaustion, than I expected. This surgery is truly a miracle and a cause for gratitude.

Congratulations to all those who have made it through recently and huge thanks to those who have provided inspiration!

Leah

 

[Lionheart]

..... This surgery is truly a miracle and a cause for gratitude.......

Leah,
Never lose those thoughts!
John

 

[Susan BAV]

Wonderful! I am really glad to read your post, so glad things have gone well. Take care .

 

[Cooker]

Yahoo for you Leah!!!! ... Now it is your job to rets, eat and walk ...

 

[sue943]

It is a great feeling isn't it, waking up and thinking "Oh, I woke up then!".

 

[Phyllis]

Thanks for posting- so glad to read this and wish you the best of homecomings.

 

[skeptic49]

Welcome to the other side of the mountain, Leah!

Best wishes,

Jim

 

[Superbob]

That's wonderful news, Leah! Welcome to this side of the mountain. It is quite a journey, isn't it, and one of the miracles of our age. What a blessing that such a very high percentage who start this journey are able to complete it. Best wishes to you for a smooth recovery.

Cheers...

 

[Jkm7]

What good news, Leah. Hope you make it home today.

 

[vkernus]

Leah,

Congratulations and welcome to this side of the mountain. Rest, breathe and exercise and you will do fine.

Victor

 

[Dawn-Marie]

Wonderful news Leah! I'm glad the pain wasn't as bad as you thought it would be and i hope you get to go home today. My best wishes and prayers are with you for a continued smooth recovery. Dawn-Marie

 

[Dale]

Congratulations,that's wonderful news! I bet going home will feel wonderful

 

[zipper2]

Great news,great to see your post
Hope you are home soon!

zipper2 (DEB)

 

[njean]

This is great news Leah! I hope that you continue to feel stronger & better with each coming day! Life is wonderful isn't it!

 

[Jackie]

Isn't it great on this side of the mountain?

 

[WayneGM]

Congratulations and welcome to this side of the mountain. best wishes for a smooth and speedy recovery. I hope to hear that you're home soon.

 

[ctyguy]

Congrats...get your rest now and focus on getting back to life 101 !

 

[Smiley2000]

Great news! So glad everything is going so well. You'll feel much better once you are home and with loved ones. Enjoy the OHS honeymoon This surgery knocks your socks off and you'll feel very tired for another week or so, but every day is one day closer to a full recovery!

All the best and look after yourself. Don't attempt a sneeze or cough or trip without your "heart-pillow" to support your chest.

hugs ( )

 

[Eva]

Great news, Leah. Hope you continue improving every day. You are absolutely right, this surgery is a miracle and now I wish I had mine years ago!!

 

[hall]

Great to hear from you. Get some rest and hope you will be home soon.