I went to Dr. Stump, an opthamalogist, yesterday. He wasn't able to see any blockages in my arteries, but was still concerned. He and Dr. Singh decided to put me on plavix for a while to be on the safe side. I will be going for an echo on Friday to determine if there is any scar tissue or other such item blocking blood flow around the surgical sight. I will also be doing a TEE (Transesophogealechocardiogram) where they do the echo with a scope down your esophogus - not pleasant, but it will give them a good look at everything. My vision is still doing very odd things, but in general I feel really well. Still getting very tired, very quickly, but I'm doing well. Thank you to everyone for your continued well wishes. Can't wait to see everyone!
Love,
Joyce
Meeting my May Belle Cousin
I'm feeling a bond with the bovine species. (My new valve is made from bovine tissue.)
Finding Courage - May 20th around 5 AM
Jessica helping me find the courage to make the walk across to the hospital. As always, she was such a blessing!
May 20th, 2008 - hotel room
Everyone trying to relax before the surgery
Update Board
Surgical Waiting Room
May 24th, 2008
First Day Home
Nutcracker 2007 (Our beautiful Clara)
New York City - Central Park 2006
The Holidays 2005
13 comments:
Joyce, it sounds like your doing pretty good. I am so glad that you are up and around, but don't forgot to rest. This is one of the few times you get to be pampered, so let everyone take care of you. I know, it's easier said than done. Leigh Ann and I have been thinking of you and hope that your eyesight improves.
Laurin
Praying for you!
Amy and Ethan
Joyce,
Think of the plavix as a small bump in the road. After all, your surgery was done in Pennsylvania.the pothole capital of the USA !!
and :) the fresh air's good for your teeth !
Love,
Janice
Hey joyce!!!! i just got a chance to catch up with you! i know how comforting it must feel to finally be home-i hope it helps to speed up your recovery. keep pushing, girl...you can do this! PLEASE let us know if you need anything!
take care!
karlin
Hi, Joyce,
We're all so glad you are able to recover at home now. Sorry I missed telling you happy birthday--we were away and I didn't have computer access. Would have called you at home, but i ddin't know you were there! So glad you are improving everyday. As difficult as it may be, try to enjoy the pampering :o).
Hope all works out with your vision. Morgan and I can't wait to see you! Say hi to Ashley and Tony for us, too!
~~Brenda~~
mrs.bonnoni me dalton,skylar,cammile,clair and everyone else miss you hope your o.k by
i miss you miss bonnoni from wyatt p.s hope your here next year
Hi Ms. Bonnoni! This is Ethan. I'm glad that you are recovering good from your surgery. I'm glad that it's summer vacation now. I had a great report card and DSTP scores! I miss your class. I hope we have you next year.
Love, Ethan
Hello Joyce--
Hope you are getting stronger with each passing day and that your vision is improving. Bryce is happy that school is out for the summer. We're thinking about you.
The Warrens
Hello, Joyce,
We are still praying and hope your vision gets corrected soon. I'm glad to hear that everything else is good. Keep resting as much as you can. Matthew said hello! He is also glad school is out. He is getting ready to take guitar lesson soon. Maybe by time school starts he will be able to play you something. Our thoughts are with you. Take care.
Bobbie and Matthew
Hi Joyce,
I've been following your posts regularly and am happy to hear that you are doing pretty well. I hope you have been able to be outside a little bit to enjoy the nice weather. Keep taking it easy - I know you're itching to be at full power as soon as possible. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through the tests to find out what is affecting your vision. May it turn out to be nothing serious. Take care.
~Cathy W
Thank you for everyone's continued encouragement. The Plavix combined with the aspirin seem to have corrected the vision problem. I love hearing from the kids. I'm sure they are so happy to be enjoying their summer. I tried to write a comment on Wyatt's blog, but my computer isn't cooperating with me. I'll keep trying. :-) Love to everyone,
Joyce (Mrs. B. )
i don't no why you can't post a comment on my blog but is it becase it isnt flaged? i'll try flaging it and see how that helps or get comcast
your old student,
wyatt
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