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Judy Beyers, owner of PowerSource, following her open heart surgery

Making a comeback!

This year's newsletter is about "big comebacks" made by our clients! It's about being a survivor and believing in your strengths!

My own "comeback" story began July 16th, 2003. I had to undergo open heart surgery for an ascending aortic aneurysm and to replace my bicuspid aortic valve. This meant that I'd be kept alive by a heart lung machine while my doctors worked quickly to replace the damaged part of my aorta and replace my defective valve with a porcine valve. Following my surgery, my breast bone would be fastened together again with little metal twist ties. Then it was up to me to heal up!

I prepared for surgery with in-depth research and found two of the top doctors in the country to trust my life to, Surgeon Dr. Michael King who has set up the revolutionary, state of the art cardiovascular unit at North Memorial, and Cardiologist Dr. Andrew McGinn who continues to monitor my recovery.

The day after the five-hour surgery, they had me up and walking, and by day two I was put through post-op exercises (which I was not thrilled about). I realized, first hand, how hard it is to get moving again after a physical set back.

What's my message to you from this experience? When dealing with a physical set back or crisis that stops you in your tracks:
  • Find compassionate, caring doctors that support a healthy lifestyle.
  • Be patient, do a little each day (don't over do but keep moving).
  • Keep your eye on the goal-focus on your strength and your memory of being strong and keep moving forward, no matter how slowly.
You're never done moving forward until you give up—Never give up! Read about our PowerSource survivors who made comebacks from MS, Polio, and back surgeries. I'm always inspired by our clients and their bravery. Other stories not told in this newsletter include comebacks from cancer and chemo, car accidents, Lupus and Arthritis.

Remember, You are the Source, You Have the Power, Make Your Dreams Come True!