Nerida’s Recovery Tip For Unwanted Sneezes
Posted By Adam Pick On August 23, 2009 @ 3:33 pm In Heart Surgery Recovery | 6 Comments
There is nooooooooooo doubt about it…
That first sneeze after open heart surgery [1] can be quite uncomfortable. To help you manage the need to sneeze, Nerida just sent me an interesting recovery tip.
She writes, “Hi Adam, I am three and a half weeks post op from an aortic valve replacement [2] with a mechanical valve [3]. I feel fantastic. Your heart valve book [4] and website have been a fantastic help for myself and my family over the last three months. Thank you so much! By the way, the best thing to do when you feel a sneeze coming on is to support your chest and keep your mouth open. Yes, it’s very un-hygienic but believe me it helps. Keep up the good work. And, keep on tickin! Nerida”
I hope Nerida’s little recovery tip helps all of you looking to avoid a painful sneeze during your early recovery.
Keep on tickin!
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URLs in this post:
[1] first sneeze after open heart surgery: http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2007/11/17/best-piece-of-advice-watch-out-for-that-first-sneeze/
[2] from an aortic valve replacement: http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/
[3] mechanical valve: http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2008/09/10/mechanical-aortic-valve-replacement-devices/
[4] heart valve book: http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-valve-surgery-book-download-guide.php
[5] here: http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2009/08/23/sneeze-open-heart-surgery-recovery/#respond
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