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How's everyone doing?

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smorse84
smorse84

Hi all - been a while since I logged in so I thought I would see how everyone is doing. Having a bit of an anxious day today but my anxiety is definitely better after almost 2 months back on fluoxetine. Side effects are now pretty much gone except for tiredness (which could also be from my heart issues) and a dull achy head. Definitely got my appetite back and gained enough weight back to show it! I am having heart surgery this Thursday so I'm certain that's why I am feeling on edge. How is everyone else doing? 

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  • jennifer0204
    jennifer0204 smorse84

    Posted

    Hi Smorse! I've been thinking about you, I thought your surgery was next Monday so I'm glad you put the day on here. Will pray everything goes smoothly and you have an easy recovery! Xxx

    • smorse84
      smorse84 jennifer0204

      Posted

      Thank you <3 they rescheduled it for tomorrow but now my coumadin level is not where it's supposed to be so I might not be having it tomorrow or next monday! Thank you so much for your support. How have you been feeling? 

    • jennifer0204
      jennifer0204 smorse84

      Posted

      Ugh...I know that's frustrating. I hope they can get that figured out soon.

      I'm ok. Weaning off of the fluoxetine so just hoping it goes smoothly with no withdrawal.

      Keep us posted about the date for your surgery. Xxx

    • smorse84
      smorse84 jennifer0204

      Posted

      Hi - I did end up having the surgery on Thursday. Apparently the doctor was thrilled that it went as smoothly as it did. However I might still need a valve replacement so I have an MRI on Tuesday. So I'm happy to have it over with at least, although it's my understanding that it takes quite a few weeks to get back to normal. Honestly I feel pretty much no difference post-procedure. But I keep telling myself I need to be patient. I'm so glad you're able to come off of Flu. Sometimes we just need a little boost! I hope it continues to work out for you. Keep us posted xoxo

    • jennifer0204
      jennifer0204 smorse84

      Posted

      I'm so glad that's behind you and everything went well! Let us know what the MRI shows, I hope you don't have to have that surgery. Xxx

  • Woo3353
    Woo3353 smorse84

    Posted

    Glad to hear you are feeling better it does happen just takes time. Hope all goes well for your op
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