Here are the most recent Heart Valve Journals posted by members of our growing community of patients and caregivers. Please click on any journal to learn more. Also, you can use the search function below to find a specific journal for the patient you are looking for:
May 22,2013 Posted by Caroline Verbeke
Hi Everyone … Read more
Persistent nausea Posted by Chandra Brambles
Worse thing was nausea. My surgery the amazing, the staff at Saint Johns hospital in Santa Monica. 5 … Read more
Day of Surgery Posted by Chandra Brambles
Couldn't ask for a greater place to have surgery. 7 hours later in the ICU woke up and extubated … Read more
Extreme sports, exercise and subtances that don't serve us. Posted by Terri Josten
I have always been very active and enjoy hiking, yoga, snorkeling, horseback riding, etc... I … Read more
Starting cardiac rehab today May 21 7wks after surgery Posted by Jean Cook
Been walking about 1&1/2 to 2 miles a day sometimes not all at the same time. Part of each day is … Read more
Day 18 and feeling better every day Posted by Matthew Lampley
I feel the strength come back everyday, pain almost no issue what so ever......I am a lucky man … Read more
Checked in Early this Morning..... Posted by Natalie Phillips
I am all checked in for tomorrow's surgery … Read more
One year later - still recovering Posted by Chrissy Fowler
June 8th will be one year. All in all I am doing rather well. I am still getting used to my "new … Read more
Sunday May 19 Posted by Sharon Knickerbocker
Jean...thanks for the advice on this week's appt. I remember reading your post about almost … Read more
Friday May 17 Posted by Sharon Knickerbocker
Doing quite well; the home PT has signed off on us; no need for pain meds any longer. Visiting … Read more
Home from hospital Posted by Sandra Wummer
I came home on day 5 and happy to be here. The hour and a half ride wasnt bad at all (Thank you … Read more
One week ago this time... Posted by Leslie Baugher
It is so hard for me to believe exactly what I was doing and where I was one week ago today! My … Read more
2 weeks post op Posted by Kenny Thomas
I woke up yesterday feeling great. I decided to push my morning walk a bit harder. Honestly, I felt … Read more
Grand Canyon on 1 year Anniversary Posted by Wes Phillips
One week ago (on 5/9/13) it was the one year anniversary of my open heart mitral valve surgery. It … Read more
Last Day Rehab Posted by MIchelle DeCarlo
Tomorrow is bitter sweet for me. I am actually sad that cardiac rehab is done I am going to miss … Read more
2 weeks since surgery Posted by Matthew Lampley
I get stronger by the day. I know i feel my energy return almost everyday. I am now walking 2 blocks … Read more
Hurry up and wait... Posted by Jeff H
My surgery is scheduled in 4 weeks. I find myself in the strange state of being nervous (dare I say … Read more
9 weeks: swimming again Posted by James Lucas
It's been nine weeks since my surgery - or, more to the point: I've had nine weeks of recovery. … Read more
1st day back in my home office Posted by Matthew Lampley
Broke a small barrier today. I woke up earlier than usually and consulted for a few clients today on … Read more
Cardiac Rehab is over Posted by Al Zebal
I just finished my 36th session of Cardiac Rehab on Monday.I got a complete report of my progress … Read more