http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2008/09/05/surgical-bras-after-heart-surgery-from-vicki/#comment-5894 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:51:45 +0000 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2008/09/05/surgical-bras-after-heart-surgery-from-vicki/#comment-5894 Congratulations VIcki! I too had mitral valve repair surgery in January of this year at UCLA. I had my surgery done with the Da Vinci robot and so my 3 incisions are along the right side of my right breast, plus a small groin incision and a slight cut and a stitch in my neck. I am happy to hear you are doing so well in 2 weeks but may I make a suggestion? Sometimes the post surgical euphoria and surprise that one is feeling so well can lead us to think that our journey to recovery is complete. For some of us that may be so. But many of us have discovered that the road is longer than we thought, and filled with twists, turns and potholes. Take it easy on yourself, would be my advice, and let your body and spirit heal from this enormously traumatic experience. The anesthesia alone takes many months, up to a year, to clear out of your cells and system. Depression and anxiety can be companions that visit us after we think we are all better. As I said, I am 7 months out and I was very grateful for Adam's admission that it took him EIGHTEEN MONTHS to feel like himself again. I agree, Adam. It takes a long time. The bra idea is great, btw. I am not a bra wearer, lol! But I do have a sports bra I have worn frequently since surgery because it just felt better on my incisions. Vicki I wish you the best! If you ever want to chat with me, or anyone has questions for me you can reach me at cnetwork@aol.com. Leslie Congratulations VIcki! I too had mitral valve repair surgery in January of this year at UCLA. I had my surgery done with the Da Vinci robot and so my 3 incisions are along the right side of my right breast, plus a small groin incision and a slight cut and a stitch in my neck. I am happy to hear you are doing so well in 2 weeks but may I make a suggestion? Sometimes the post surgical euphoria and surprise that one is feeling so well can lead us to think that our journey to recovery is complete. For some of us that may be so. But many of us have discovered that the road is longer than we thought, and filled with twists, turns and potholes. Take it easy on yourself, would be my advice, and let your body and spirit heal from this enormously traumatic experience. The anesthesia alone takes many months, up to a year, to clear out of your cells and system. Depression and anxiety can be companions that visit us after we think we are all better. As I said, I am 7 months out and I was very grateful for Adam’s admission that it took him EIGHTEEN MONTHS to feel like himself again. I agree, Adam. It takes a long time. The bra idea is great, btw. I am not a bra wearer, lol! But I do have a sports bra I have worn frequently since surgery because it just felt better on my incisions. Vicki I wish you the best! If you ever want to chat with me, or anyone has questions for me you can reach me at cnetwork@aol.com.
Leslie

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