Surgery went well and I'm on the mend

[Bike Writer]

Hello Dear ladies of TE, my heart valve replacement surgery went very well, I was released from the hospital on Wednesday of last week and am at my sisters home recovering. It's been slow going and I tire very easily but day by day get stronger. How I miss riding! I hope that some of you will put on a few miles for me? Yesterday was the Tour de Livingston a group charity ride in my neck of the woods that I've attended each year since I started riding again, I've followed it along on FB and today's article in the newspaper where the event drew a 30% increase this year over the 750 riders last year. It was warm but rainy all morning and early afternoon yesterday however you can read about the TdL here http://www.livingstondaily.com/artic...xt%7CFrontpage

Like most of you active ladies, recovery can be very frustrating and far too slow compared to what we want. Perhaps to help alleviate the frustration of the recovery journey I'll blog about it instead of complain about it. Maybe it'll give others who are facing similar surgery a sign of hope or something to commiserate about as they complete their own recoveries.

Thank you to all who have expressed concern and prayers. Prayer is indeed miraculous.

[maillotpois]

Glad things went well.

Yes, recovery can be frustrating, but good for you for recognizing that right off and channeling that energy into something specific. Heal up and take care of yourself - and listen to your doctors. You have many years of riding ahead of you.

[jessmarimba]

Good to hear! Hope you're up and going full steam soon. Recovery is mind-numbing, isn't it? Let us know if we can do anything!

[snapdragen]

I'm glad to hear surgery went well. Give yourself all the time you need to recover, you will be stronger than ever! Will you be doing cardiac rehab?

[Melalvai]

Thanks for giving us an update. I've been thinking about you. My husband's new-found stepmother is in a similar situation, she went in for one surgery and ended up having heart surgery first.

[uforgot]

Thanks for the update. I too was wondering how you were doing! I hope you continue to improve and keep us posted.

[OakLeaf]

I'm very glad it went well. Thanks for the update ... best to you for your continuing recovery!

[TrekDianna]

Yes, great to hear.Thanks for the update.I was beginning to wonder.

[Wasp]

That's great news everything went well, and the surgery is behind you. Best wishes and speedy recovery.

[DebSP]

Take good care of yourself and wishes for a speedy recovery!

[emily_in_nc]

Glad you are on the mend! Thanks for letting us know...

[shootingstar]

Take an easy.. but we'll hear about your cycling forays in a few months.

[solobiker]

Happy to hear!!! Take care of yourself and as Shootingstar said...Take it easy.

[marni]

best wishes for a quick recovery and the patience to deal with recovery in general. Take the time to plan a couple of goals for the tuture, and a couple of bike dream trips- do lots and lots of on line research-hang in there and before you know it, you'll be back to riding. Blogging is a good idea, too few people write about dealing with life difficulties like a healthy person recovering from something major. It will help to inspire other bikers who may need the adivce and thought.

best wishes and lots of healing light.

[ny biker]

I'm glad to hear that things are going well.

I've known several people who found that talking about their experience with major surgery helped them deal with the process. So I would think that blogging about it might be helpful for you, as well as any readers who might benefit.

Of course you're always welcome to vent here as needed!!