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Hello my brothers and sisters
I am reading and looking up stuff about recovery after OH surgery. I think it may be a great idea for a power recliner or even... Read more

Fidel Martínez Ruiz Hi Betsy, I´ve just read your story and I do have a clear thing, that is you are a strong woman. As... Read more

Richard Munson I remember you. Nice to see a positive report.

Fidel Martínez Ruiz Hi Richard, good morning

Richard Munson Well fidel, its that time of the year again that nancy has found the all day xmas song station and sh ... Read more

Rose Madura Hi Betsy. Glad you checked in!

Fidel Martínez Ruiz Yes Richard, learning to fly with Tom Petty sound is a good choice, I enjoy his guitar tone and ly... Read more

Richard Munson I will need to google buddy christ.

Fidel Martínez Ruiz Is mgh= massachusetts general hospital ?

Fidel Martínez Ruiz I haven´t had children, but I have a sister with a schizophrenia in a nursing home and Luz my wife... Read more

Marie Myers I am sorry you were given this report with no opportunity for some information along with it! I am a ... Read more

Melinda Donahue That is terrible and unprofessional! Did you speak to someone regarding a treatment plan and which d ... Read more

Valerie Allen If it were me, I would be on the phone with the surgeon’s office and not wait until tomorrow. Being ... Read more

J Alexander Lassally Def get more clarification on that finding! Odd moment to get that.

Fidel Martínez Ruiz I cannot understand to deliver a pathology report without a cute explanation. Unfortunately, I see I... Read more

Jeffrey Sweatlock What a way to receive some serious news. You definitely need to followup with your team. Top question ... Read more

Michael Smith Got to talk with a cardiologist prior to heading home on Friday. Helped to get an explanation, but n ... Read more

Jeffrey Sweatlock Glad you were able to get some answers and a plan. We’ll be thinking of you. Please keep us up to d ... Read more

Melinda Donahue Michael thinking of you as well and wishing you the best treatment and recovery on your journey back ... Read more

Melinda Donahue awww Richard, thank you so much. I will

Melinda Donahue I had my first meeting with the psychiatrist yesterday morning. I am not embarrassed to say I need h ... Read more

Fidel Martínez Ruiz I´ve been on the couch as well

Melinda Donahue Really Fidel? you are always so helpful and supportive and appreciate all of your comments. Was it ... Read more

Fidel Martínez Ruiz Melinda, the inmediate cause can be an illness or any physical serious trouble, but not only focused... Read more

Melinda Donahue ❤️

Valerie Allen Melinda, I am very proud of you. Working on yourself to relieve your anxiety is a major step. I’ve ... Read more

Melinda Donahue Thanks Valerie! This means so much. I know I need help controlling the anxiety. I don’t want it t ... Read more

Valerie Allen You will work through it!❤️

Melinda Donahue ❤️

Richard Munson What a great story. Thank you for posting.

Sue Maize What an encouraging post! Thanks for sharing your journey with us Lilly! I agree about the walking, b ... Read more

Rose Madura Wow! What an uplifting post Lily! I remember how much encouragement you gave me when I had my surgery ... Read more

Melinda Donahue Thank you so much for posting Lily! You are an inspiration!!

Fidel Martínez Ruiz Great Lilly, by the way I´ve got the same valve Edward Magna as you but in mitral place. I´m very h ... Read more

Elaine Foster Hello Lily!! My heart valve sister! 11 years for me too. God has been so good, I praise HIM every d ... Read more

Michael Chaisty Great post. God bless

Lilly Black It is so awesome to read your posts! Thank you so much! It means a lot. My intention was to inspire,... Read more

Lilly Black Elaine, I was thinking of you because I knew that you are also at 11 years! So wonderful! By the way... Read more

Fidel Martínez Ruiz Mmmm Lilly, a nasty experience

Lilly Black Fidel, yes it was! I jumped out of the pool so quickly and reported it to the community. I really do... Read more

Richard Munson Curious if the mouse was doing the back stroke or the crawl.

Lilly Black Oh geez! he was swimming freestyle and coming closer to me as if he needed help. But I ran out of the ... Read more

Corey Potter Michael, great to see your post. I was at CC yesterday for a couple of non-related appointments on i ... Read more

Rose Madura Michael, congratulations on a successful surgery. I remember that pain as well and I was told it was ... Read more

Marie Myers I wonder if a muscle relaxant would help? I thought the shoulder and upper back pain bothered me more ... Read more

Pamela Gregory Congratulations on a successful surgery! Yes, I remember the back and shoulder pain being the worst t ... Read more

J Alexander Lassally So counterintuitive, right? I remember that well !

John Cook My pain management was a heating pad, a maximum dose of Tylenol (for the first 2 months), & one 250mg ... Read more

Chris Germano also have someone give you a deep tissue massage on your back... My wife massaged my back and it real ... Read more

Geoff Curtis It took me about 5 weeks to sleep in a bed.

katie shaw

Thanks, I figured it will be awhile.

John Cook I was sleeping with inclined pillows for about 6 weeks. It was about 10 weeks before I could comfort ... Read more

Shaun Bloodworth 5-6 weeks Katie

Rose Madura I slept in bed with a wedge for less than a week. I then made a pillow fort in bed and would sleep fo ... Read more

Pamela Gregory I slept in the chair for about a year (haha but not kidding) I am a side sleeper and it kept me comfo ... Read more

J Alexander Lassally 8+ weeks here ! It just felt better

Richard Munson Jal, you just never had the use of my double belt hoist.

Melinda Donahue Slept on a 45 degree incline with pillows for 8 weeks, then just pillows and on my back. Finally kin ... Read more

J Alexander Lassally No Richard - you should have patented it and sold it... Infomercial from the south shore!

Michael Chaisty I slept on my back in bed right out of surgery. Took about 3 weeks to sleep on my side comfortably. G ... Read more

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