3 weeks post surgery-steri strips peeled off of the incision to reveal a much thinner than expected scar!
Valerie Allen Looking good, Daneen. Probably about similar here.
Daneen Douglas Valerie, that’s Awesome! I didn’t think it would look this good this early!
Luke Rodriguez Mine does NOT look that good....plus three weeks out I could barely stand anything touching it...even ... Read more
Luke Rodriguez Mine does NOT look that good....plus three weeks out I could barely stand anything touching it...even a shirt.
Daneen Douglas Oh wow Luke I’m sorry. Wonder if there was a different type of incision closure that was done on y ... Read more
Daneen Douglas Oh wow Luke I’m sorry. Wonder if there was a different type of incision closure that was done on yours. Or maybe it has to do with our skin, elasticity, etc. How far out of surgery are you now?
Valerie Allen Luke- a shirt still irritates mine at the top.
Colette Crotty Wow that looks great! I’d imagine you won’t even see the scar in a years time. Great job by the s ... Read more
Colette Crotty Wow that looks great! I’d imagine you won’t even see the scar in a years time. Great job by the surgeon.
Sue Maize Daneen, that’s incredible in such a short time. It looks like you had your surgery months ago!
Karen Hommel That looks good and clean, healing very well. Our 3 kids went to NAU.
Daneen Douglas It's an awesome university! That's great Karen.
3 weeks post surgery tomorrow! Down 12.5 pounds from my pre surgery weight. Not much of an appetite and coughing still. Stamina and vision issues slowly improving, and sleeping better. As the steri-strips slowly peel off of my incision, I'm noticing a very thin scar which is awesome! The top of the incision is still not peeling yet, so showering again today and will see what happens.
Praying that everyone is recovering well, and at least getting a little stronger each day. It is definitely a process. Listen to your body and don't push things too hard. Before you know it you will look back and be surprised by how far you've come! In 3 weeks I can definitely see and feel major progress! Baby Steps!
Happy Mothers' Day to everyone!
Susan Dunne Congrats on your recovery. MIne is now 13 weeks out from surgery. soon you will be where I am. Fee ... Read more
Susan Dunne Congrats on your recovery. MIne is now 13 weeks out from surgery. soon you will be where I am. Feeling great. Sending love👍🙋
Sue Maize Awww, Daneen, I was thinking about you this weekend—thanks for the update. I’m so happy to hear a ... Read more
Sue Maize Awww, Daneen, I was thinking about you this weekend—thanks for the update. I’m so happy to hear about the progress you’re making. Ever notice how people never say, adult steps? We have lots to learn from babies! 😁💕
Daneen Douglas Sue, Well it did until this morning right after I posted this, of course! Then I had the worst verti ... Read more
Daneen Douglas Sue, Well it did until this morning right after I posted this, of course! Then I had the worst vertigo ever with vomiting, tingling, sweating, headache. I just woke up from a 3 hour nap. Still a little dizzy and very nauseas. Follow up is Tuesday so hope to have some answers!
Grace Mason Happy Mother's Day Daneen! Hope your vertigo is resolved soon. Your incision is looking good!
Sue Maize Vertigo is horrible—I used to have bad bouts of it too, but never vomiting…you poor thing! Prayin ... Read more
Sue Maize Vertigo is horrible—I used to have bad bouts of it too, but never vomiting…you poor thing! Praying for it to be completely gone and you to feel better. Hang in there Daneen, you’re a strong lady! ❤️🩹💪🏻👊🏻🙏🏻
Day 7 post op- early morning of Sunday, 4/28 and still here battling the lasix, breathing treatments, and a fib medications! On the bright side, I'm down 4 kgs of fluid since lasix was brought on and have 3 kgs to go to get back down to my admittance weight. Breathing is better overall too. Had the most amazing 4 hours of sleep yesterday afternoon. I then battled rapid a fib on and off all night last night so I'm exhausted this morning. Needless to say no sleeping possible last night. Waiting for the drip! If this is all I have to go through and I'm already in the hospital, I'm hopeful to get this behind me so I can get to the business of recovery at home!
Pam Dahl Right there with you, end is in sight. Daves aflutter stopped after 24 hours. Is now back in the 90 ... Read more
Pam Dahl Right there with you, end is in sight. Daves aflutter stopped after 24 hours. Is now back in the 90’s while on IV drip. Today will see what happens when IV is out. He was able to walk a lap yesterday which was good! Have you been getting cardiac rehab in hospital?
Valerie Allen Daneen, sorry this is happening. My own feeling, not necessarily others’, is that settling and not ... Read more
Valerie Allen Daneen, sorry this is happening. My own feeling, not necessarily others’, is that settling and not letting so many feelings hang on discharge is helpful. Getting the care you need when needed is key. Good luck and God bless!
Aw man Pam… I guess you are! I just wish my heart rate was lower than in the 140’s. I had PT come in twice and have been walking. Since the AFIb no real walks but still doing the spirometer. We discussed getting set up for rehab but not set up yet. Good luck and prayers Dan! We got this!
Laurent G All the best for the next days Daneen. I also stayed 10 days because of Afib. It never came back sinc ... Read more
Laurent G All the best for the next days Daneen. I also stayed 10 days because of Afib. It never came back since discharge w/o treatment. Good luck
Yumiko Ishida Glad things are slightly better, Daneen. Valerie is right, don't rush to get home. I wish I stayed a... Read more
Yumiko Ishida Glad things are slightly better, Daneen. Valerie is right, don't rush to get home. I wish I stayed a couple more days myself. Even with help being home was stressful, managing my meds, etc, and I ended back in the hospital four day later with a fever. Afib takes a while to control, because everyone reacts to the meds differently. Praying for you
Grace Mason Sending prayers Daneen that all settles soon🙏🏼❤️🩹. Glad you were able to get some sle ... Read more
Grace Mason Sending prayers Daneen that all settles soon🙏🏼❤️🩹. Glad you were able to get some sleep. Hope you are able to get another good sleep in tonight. That definitely helps!
Sue Maize I missed these last posts in my past few days of brain fog—Daneen, I’m so happy to hear you’ve ... Read more
Sue Maize I missed these last posts in my past few days of brain fog—Daneen, I’m so happy to hear you’ve turned the corner and are heading home soon! It makes so much sense to want to get home especially after 10 days in hospital, but Valerie is right…get what you need while you’re there so you don’t have to go back later! Continuing to pray! 🙏🏻❤️🩹
My last day at work is tomorrow, preoperative testing Friday, teeth cleaning Saturday, and surgery Monday at 7:30 am. My coworkers at school surprised me at school today with a huge gift basket filled with munchies, pjs, a travel pillow, slippers, aand other special gifts like the one below. Life is tough but so are we, fellow heart warriors!
Yumiko Ishida Am praying for you, Daneen! Yes, you are right - life is tough but so are we
Deena Elani Best gift ever--- the love of others. Your "prep. basket" is incredibly thoughtful, plus cool gifts:) ... Read more
Deena Elani Best gift ever--- the love of others. Your "prep. basket" is incredibly thoughtful, plus cool gifts:). You must be an awesome teacher!
Things to know: You will get through and over this surgery. The stats are way, way in your favor. Focus on that.
You will wake up depleted of any energy, but the rate of improvement is remarkable each day. If you don't have much of an appetite in the ICU, which is usually the case, have someone go out and get you high protein shakes. You will need to get your hemoglobin up and the shakes will help with the exhaustion. Most of all, know to not hesitate to ask for ANYTHING, while in the hospital. Godspeed. You are almost there!!
Rose Madura What a great gift from your coworkers. Best wishes on your surgery and recovery.❤️🩹
Sue Maize We’re right there with you Daneen! 💗 I’ll be praying for you heart sister, not just Monday, bu ... Read more
Sue Maize We’re right there with you Daneen! 💗 I’ll be praying for you heart sister, not just Monday, but in the days leading up that you would be at total peace, able to just focus on this and not other worries or distractions, that you’ll sleep well, and of course that your surgery will go as smoothly as possible and be complication-free. You have a strong support network both there and here. Don’t be afraid to lean on it. ❤️🩹🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Pamela Gregory What a beautiful gift! You are tougher than you think and will do great.
Pam Dahl The countdown is on. Deep breaths you got this! Will be praying for you ❤️
Daneen Douglas You all rock! You are bringing me to tears, for real! I Think it’s all finally hitting me. I am s ... Read more
Daneen Douglas You all rock! You are bringing me to tears, for real! I Think it’s all finally hitting me. I am so grateful for you, heart brothers and sisters. We are a group nobody else can understand and I feel so blessed to be called a heart sister. Thank you for your encouraging words!❤️🙏🏽❤️
Sue Maize Enjoy your last day at work teacher friend! Praying blessings of peace over you today and this weeken ... Read more
Sue Maize Enjoy your last day at work teacher friend! Praying blessings of peace over you today and this weekend! One step, one breath, one moment at a time! “Cast all your anxieties on him because he cares for you!” 1Peter5:7 🙏🏻💕
Sue Maize Love the swag Daneen! You've inspired me to get some too!
Sue Maize Btw, how are you feeling these days? I’m struggling with major fatigue, not sure whether it’s hea ... Read more
Sue Maize Btw, how are you feeling these days? I’m struggling with major fatigue, not sure whether it’s heart or anxiety or low bp (I have my own monitor at home). I spend a lot of time in my new recliner, which looks remarkably similar to yours! Lol
Daneen Douglas Thanks all! Love the John Goodman quote! Cath went well but was painful in my arm. My artery spasme ... Read more
Daneen Douglas Thanks all! Love the John Goodman quote! Cath went well but was painful in my arm. My artery spasmed they said. Have to keep my arm elevated and still for 48 hrs. However, no blockages! Funny but the small blockage they found during my cath 2 1/2 years is now gone, lol! So nothing new to add to my surgery list.
Nancy Bukowski Aside from the pain, that’s great news, Daneen!
Daneen Douglas Sue, I’m struggling with fatigue as well. I’m sleeping 10+ hours per day and still tired, lol! ... Read more
Daneen Douglas Sue, I’m struggling with fatigue as well. I’m sleeping 10+ hours per day and still tired, lol! That’s too funny! I’m enjoying mine as well. Prob some anxiety too, but trying to walk my dog at least 20 min each day. Thanks for asking!❤️
Daneen Douglas My students keep me running and on my toes everyday too for sure!
Sue Maize Daneen, I can’t imagine working full time feeling like this—you’re amazing! I do a bit of subst ... Read more
Sue Maize Daneen, I can’t imagine working full time feeling like this—you’re amazing! I do a bit of substitute teaching now that i’m retired but rarely these days.