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Post by Idaho Linda on Aug 13, 2015 13:31:22 GMT -5
Donna, we need an update. Tell us more about how everything went and how much better you feel already. Circulating blood is a good thing.
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Post by Yip on Aug 13, 2015 20:18:42 GMT -5
Hope you will be perfect after this!
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Post by ride4fun on Aug 14, 2015 10:36:57 GMT -5
I suspect that being unconscious and on a heart lung machine for several hours has taken its toll and Donna is not up to remembering passwords to log on to pro boards just yet. When I had relatively minor hysterectomy surgery several years ago it was a few weeks before I was ready to go to work and concentrate.
Here is the FB post from her daughter on Wednesday.
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Mom is a warrior, recovering with Dad right by her side.
Please call my dad if you're trying to visit Donna Taylor Momma, she needs her space and rest and would like to be mentally prepared for visits. Thank you so much for all your thoughts and loves, it is greatly appreciated. #TeamDonnaMomma
Hugs from her kids.
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Post by Idaho Linda on Aug 14, 2015 15:42:23 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing that post.
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Post by donna on Aug 16, 2015 4:00:05 GMT -5
It's 3:00 am. I'm starting to feel human again. I have a new aortic valve and a new aortic root. I also have a new mitral ring and a big chunk removed from my heart muscle. I had surgery on Tuesday, I think they will let me out of the hospital on Tuesday. It will be a long recovery. I'm grateful to be alive. When they opened me up it was s bad as they feared. But that is behind me now. God is good, life is good. Blane had promised me the Colorado trail in 2017. Although at the moment it seems impossible, I am determined to make this the ride of a lifetime, ❤️  ?❤️ |
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Post by Idaho Linda on Aug 16, 2015 11:56:26 GMT -5
Donna, we are all cheering for you. I knew you had some heart problems, but had no idea that it was this extensive.
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Post by MJ on Aug 16, 2015 19:49:01 GMT -5
(((HUGS))) Donna, so glad you are doing so well.
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Post by Marci on Aug 26, 2015 17:59:36 GMT -5
Healing vibes sent. I can't believe I missed this on Facebook, or maybe I didn't realize how serious. (((((((Gentle HUGS)))))))
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Post by Mary Ann on Sept 5, 2015 14:57:10 GMT -5
Oh Donna, what a huge deal! Did they do it arthroscopically? I hope they didn't have to crack your chest! I'm guessing each day you feel a little better, but I'd be grateful for an update. How's your recovery coming?
Thinking of you.... (((((HUGS)))))
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Post by donna on Sept 7, 2015 19:04:08 GMT -5
Hi gang. I'm in my fourth week of recovery. Two steps forward, one step back. I'm still on oxygen and painkillers but I'm constantly trying to wean off both. I started cardiac rehab last Friday. 20 minutes on a treadmill, 20 minutes on a recumbent bike and 20 minutes of weight lifting movements sans weights. The class ate my lunch! I go weds and Fridays for now and will add Monday's when a space opens up. I'm grateful to be alive. I get really frustrated that recovery is so slow but this was my third open heart surgery and healing is not going to be easy. I'm very cranky and quite irrational at times. Funny but bizarre at the same time. I miss Sam so much, all our hard work this past year to ride my beloved trails had paid off wonderfully, I can't help but wonder what he thinks, it all came to such an abrupt end. I can't drive for several more weeks but a couple friends and hubby have hauled me out to see him a few times now. I have to be very careful, one hit from his big goofy head or a shove could have me back in the hospital and set recovery time back. Life is good and the surgery was timely. I'm lucky things have played out the way they did. God must love me.
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