Laurie Luna Four weeks post valve repair surgery. I thought once I got through the surgery, everything would be s ... Read more
Laurie Luna Four weeks post valve repair surgery. I thought once I got through the surgery, everything would be smooth sailing. Wow, do I have a lot to learn!
Jill Porter I think that everyone has their own story and their own journey. It seems some people do have smooth ... Read more
Jill Porter I think that everyone has their own story and their own journey. It seems some people do have smooth sailing after the initial weeks or so, but others have a few more challenges like myself. We all have to deal with what we are given as best we can.
J Alexander Lassally Laurie - I read this with trepidation as having surgery in a month. What is your biggest complaint? ( ... Read more
J Alexander Lassally Laurie - I read this with trepidation as having surgery in a month. What is your biggest complaint? (Also, what did you have done?)... I think we are all warriors!
Laurie Luna Hello J Alexander. I had robotic minimally invasive mitral valve repair. Having been very physically ... Read more
Laurie Luna Hello J Alexander. I had robotic minimally invasive mitral valve repair. Having been very physically active all my life and in very good shape, I thought I would cruise right through the recovery. There have been a few setbacks with damage to my right lung, going into a fib the night after surgery, and battling extremely low blood pressure. I didn’t experience the weight on my chest before surgery that I have now. I had no idea that the real journey would begin after the procedure. I highly recommend cardiac rehab after the surgery. I’ve only had one session so far, but I think it is a great investment for a positive outcome.
J Alexander Lassally Hi Laurie - Thanks SO MUCH for sharing this. I mean it. I opted away from Robot at the last minute an ... Read more
J Alexander Lassally Hi Laurie - Thanks SO MUCH for sharing this. I mean it. I opted away from Robot at the last minute and these writings give me much to think about. Many of the things you write sound similar to sternotomy patients regarding weight and sensation. I sure hope you feel better and better soon. We are all warriors!
I plan to do the cardiac rehab for sure. How many weeks did you wait to start it? For reference, here is my email: alassally14@gmail.com.
Laurie Luna Hi J Alexander-thank you for your kind words. I hope your procedure goes smoothly and has a great out ... Read more
Laurie Luna Hi J Alexander-thank you for your kind words. I hope your procedure goes smoothly and has a great outcome. I started rehab 3 weeks and 3 days after surgery. I am grateful to have had the extra time before starting so I could get some of my strength back on my own. I walked six times a day for a few minutes each time beginning the day after surgery. I increased the time a minute a day until I got to 10 minutes per walk. At that point I limited myself to just 3 walks a day, totaling 30 minutes per day. It really got me prepared for the rehab.
Judy I just heard about Frankie we were in contact on Christmas eve and he didn't say anything other the usual problems his legs, he was a little concerned ...Read more
Judy I just heard about Frankie we were in contact on Christmas eve and he didn't say anything other the usual problems his legs, he was a little concerned about his kidney. What happened I know he could not walk like he wanted but told me he was doing all that was expected of him,
Is anyone making any kind of arrangements ? Frank was a great person and better friend He was like a brother to me , while we were both growing up there was very rarely a time that we were not together, I lived by him and his father and he lived by me on Erie street.
I\'m so happy to hear you and the girls will be taking a vacation. Thank you for sharing your story and for bringing us smiles. We\'ll keep praying that you\'ll ...Read more
I\'m so happy to hear you and the girls will be taking a vacation. Thank you for sharing your story and for bringing us smiles. We\'ll keep praying that you\'ll continue to recover.
Valerie G. Rios
Judy,
My heart and prayers go out to you at this wonderful milestone, as well as they had throughout your entire ordeal. Here\'s hoping that you will end ...Read more
Judy,
My heart and prayers go out to you at this wonderful milestone, as well as they had throughout your entire ordeal. Here\'s hoping that you will end up regaining the stamina and endurance you previously had, and that the rib pain subsides...also hope you were able to kick that depression/setback in the butt!! Nothing but good thoughts toward you!
Sincerely,
Deb Hollowell and Jewel
Wow, I can\'t believe it\'s been a year already either. I told my media friends (actually bugged them) to pick up your story. Unfortunately for them, they ...Read more
Wow, I can\'t believe it\'s been a year already either. I told my media friends (actually bugged them) to pick up your story. Unfortunately for them, they said because of funding they couldn\'t even cover most of the Los Angeles stories. But I\'m not giving up, maybe I can pitch the story to them again, or we could make a video I can mail them. I think the more coverage, the better! What are your thoughts? All my best, Meg Jones 619 303-6454
it is hard to believe it\'s been a year, hope you have continued healing in what still needs healed. enjoy your vacation with rina and ric.
take care,
rhonda ...Read more
it is hard to believe it\'s been a year, hope you have continued healing in what still needs healed. enjoy your vacation with rina and ric.
take care,
rhonda ferrara norman
My how fast time goes. Congratulations on reaching this anniversary! In spite of the problems you have, this is a great anniversary for you. Praying that the ...Read more
My how fast time goes. Congratulations on reaching this anniversary! In spite of the problems you have, this is a great anniversary for you. Praying that the pain and problems you are having go away or at least eases up for you. Enjoy your vacation! Thanks for all the wonderful things you do to help others along with Ricochet and Rina. Love to all,
Sherry in Florida
Wow...It\'s been a year already glad to read you are doing good...I bet Ricochet and Rina are so happy you are doing so well......Hope you have a great vacation ...Read more
Wow...It\'s been a year already glad to read you are doing good...I bet Ricochet and Rina are so happy you are doing so well......Hope you have a great vacation and make sure you take lot\'s of picture\'s...Take care Judy....love you xoxoxoox
Suzanne
Ontario, Canada
Dear Judy..It is really hard to believe it has been a whole year since your surgery. So glad to hear you\'re getting better every day. Rico and Rina must be ...Read more
Dear Judy..It is really hard to believe it has been a whole year since your surgery. So glad to hear you\'re getting better every day. Rico and Rina must be a blessing to your recovery and we look forward to hearing from you again after your vacation. Enjoy it and God bless you all. Teresa
I plan to do the cardiac rehab for sure. How many weeks did you wait to start it?
For reference, here is my email: alassally14@gmail.com.
I started rehab 3 weeks and 3 days after surgery. I am grateful to have had the extra time before starting so I could get some of my strength back on my own. I walked six times a day for a few minutes each time beginning the day after surgery. I increased the time a minute a day until I got to 10 minutes per walk. At that point I limited myself to just 3 walks a day, totaling 30
minutes per day. It really got me prepared for the rehab.