replacement surgery over

Hi Dear Friends,
I am now about 29 hours post surgery. I had my new angel placed in me yesterday morning. Thank you to everyone of you who sent me messages, prayed for me, and kept me in your thougths.

The surgery went well. I got to the hospital by 6 AM and was home by 11AM with a brand new angel....my new St. Jude pacer.

I am still tired from all the meds and I plan on taking a nap anytime that I feel like it! I guess after 13 years, I forgot about what the incision would look like. They told me not to shower for 3 days. I took my dressing off this morning. I do have some swelling...hopefully that is normal.

I love this site and all my new friends. I will check back later.
Have a great day pacing,
Donna

7 Comments

Thanks....

by Suze - 2007-12-28 01:12:39

Donna,

Thanks for taking the time from your recuperation to update us. It sounds as if everything went well, thank heavens. To answer your question, I'm fairly sure a little swelling in the beginning is normal. At least it was for me.
But if you have concerns please don't hesitate to call your doctor's office. That's what they are there for.

Anyway, get some rest and don't try to do too much. Lower activity and stress helps us heal faster.

Take care,
Suze

Get Well!

by SAl - 2007-12-28 05:12:39

You will feel better and better every day.
No fast dancing, sky diving , or shoveling snow.
Talk to You latter ...............SAL

glad all was ok

by belly321 - 2007-12-28 07:12:36

im glad your surgery went well i was thinking about you i hope all goes well with your recovery.

Take it easy!

by cottontop - 2007-12-28 07:12:56

Very glad to hear that things went well. Home that quick? WOW! Make sure you don't over do. Get lots of rest.
God Bless you,
Amy

told ya so :)

by pat - 2007-12-29 01:12:17

Donna,

i am so glad that everything went well for you and am so happy that you were able to write and let us know everything went ok. as for the swelling, i think it was normal for me and a little bit of bruising also. but rest as much as you need and take care of yourself. hope to chat with you soon.

your friend,

pat

Relax!

by Shelly - 2007-12-29 07:12:37

Hi Donna,

Very pleased it all went well for you.

I hope you get another 13 years out of your new 'angel' - I love that expression BTW :-)

Take care,

Shelly (UK)

hi donna....chippy here

by chippy22 - 2007-12-30 04:12:02

Hows it goin?
Hope ur feelin better........second one hey and still goin strong.........i had my first two weeks ago and am still pretty fatigued at times...........how are you?

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