http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2008/02/14/ventilator-tube-intensive-care-unit/#comment-3328 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 03:03:19 +0000 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2008/02/14/ventilator-tube-intensive-care-unit/#comment-3328 I had my heart valve replaced on Nov. 16, 2007. My surgery and recovery were both remarkably easier than I anticipated. I had almost no pain and went into cardiac rehab. on Dec. 10th. Looking back on the entire experience, with special reference to the vent tube, I think the key is knowing what is going to happen before the surgery and then staying focused on relaxing and knowing that you won't have to tolerate the vent tube very long. I have to say that Adam's book was enormously helpful in helping me prepare for surgery and in giving me some idea of what to expect in recovery. I also watched a live feed of a valve replacement being performed prior to my surgery, so I knew what was going to happen while I was sedated. Cardiac rehab.tremendously helpful both physically and psychologically. It really restores your confidence quickly, you learn to trust that your heart is well and abest of all you feel great after each session. Good luck to all that are facing any type of heart surgery. I had my heart valve replaced on Nov. 16, 2007. My surgery and recovery were both remarkably easier than I anticipated. I had almost no pain and went into cardiac rehab. on Dec. 10th. Looking back on the entire experience, with special reference to the vent tube, I think the key is knowing what is going to happen before the surgery and then staying focused on relaxing and knowing that you won’t have to tolerate the vent tube very long. I have to say that Adam’s book was enormously helpful in helping me prepare for surgery and in giving me some idea of what to expect in recovery. I also watched a live feed of a valve replacement being performed prior to my surgery, so I knew what was going to happen while I was sedated. Cardiac rehab.tremendously helpful both physically and psychologically. It really restores your confidence quickly, you learn to trust that your heart is well and abest of all you feel great after each session. Good luck to all that are facing any type of heart surgery.

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