Hi Mike. I am glad to hear you are in good spirits in spite of the complication you had with SAMs - I had not heard of that before now. Please keep us all ...Read more
Hi Mike. I am glad to hear you are in good spirits in spite of the complication you had with SAMs - I had not heard of that before now. Please keep us all posted on how the tests go with your cardiologist. I slept in a reclinder the first 2 weeks after I was released from the hospital and that worked well for me, but it was nice finally being able to sleep in my own bed again! Take care! Denise K
HI Mike,Hope everyday gets better for you. My doctor years ago told me to lay off salt. He said everything you eat has some salt in it and some more than others. ...Read more
HI Mike,Hope everyday gets better for you. My doctor years ago told me to lay off salt. He said everything you eat has some salt in it and some more than others. That was my triglycerides were high. So I dont use salt in cooking at all and when I go out sometimes you can taste it. Its like licking a salt block, yuck. I try and get everything with low sodium or none at all. You get use to it real fast. There are a lot of other seasonings out there you can use just as well. Keep up the good work
For the long haul
Linda H
Hi Mike-
Keep up the progress.
I had my mitral valve repaired 7 wks ago yesterday and I too had never heard of SAMS. Thanks for the educating.
The diet ...Read more
Hi Mike-
Keep up the progress.
I had my mitral valve repaired 7 wks ago yesterday and I too had never heard of SAMS. Thanks for the educating.
The diet in the hospital sucked. Even the items that we were supposed to select tasted salty in a bad way.
Admittedly I am not following any diet now, but do look at nutrition labels for sodium contents.
Will look forward to your future posts.
Karen Campo
Hi Mike..
It was good to hear from you. I was wondering how you were doing. I will be at CC on Monday for my pre-ops.
I have never heard of SAM\'s before. ...Read more
Hi Mike..
It was good to hear from you. I was wondering how you were doing. I will be at CC on Monday for my pre-ops.
I have never heard of SAM\'s before.
Was wondering how long they were thinking your physical activity will be limited. Maybe that is something you do not know yet until cardiologist does more tests. I wish you well with that.
I have been doing a \"practice run\" with the 2000mg of salt. I have had problems the last two weeks retaining lots of water...real scary for me going into surgery. But you are right....salt is EVERYWHERE....does it make you wonder how much we consume when we have a \"celebration\" dinner like Thanksgiving & Christmas!?! Scares Me..
I hope your recovery finds you getting stronger each day....and I will remember NOT to lie flat in bed when I come home. :)
Take Care!
Connie T
Mike Powers As I understand it, I need to avoid having exertion and dehydration at the same time. The example th ... Read more
Mike Powers As I understand it, I need to avoid having exertion and dehydration at the same time. The example the cardiologist at CC used was "running a marathon in 90° weather." I do like running, haven't run a marathon, but I was hoping to work up to a 10K race once I was recovered. I could also imagine heavier yard work could be a problem. I do have plans to put down a brick walkway in our yard, and I could see that being a no-no when the weather is too hot. I believe the plan is to use a stress test and cardiac rehab to figure out what the "triggers" are and then to have me avoid them.
Good luck at CC. Despite my personal complications, they really are great. For instance, when my SAMs developed, the cardiologist who showed up by my bedside was one of the people who published one of the first (the first) research on this condition back in the late 80s. I don't think I (or you) could be in better hands!
Yup, getting up and moving really works. Your body is designed to heal, but needs the stress of mild exercise for it to really kick in in high gear. As my ...Read more
Yup, getting up and moving really works. Your body is designed to heal, but needs the stress of mild exercise for it to really kick in in high gear. As my GP said, our ancestors couldn\'t just lie around while for weeks to get better. Or rather those who did are not our ancestors. Evolution at work.
When I was in the hospital at UCLA I managed to go 1, 2, and 3 miles around the ward on the first, second, and third day. Pushed myself. Had to carry a whiteboard marker and put a hash mark on my door each time around the ward to keep track. Made me pretty motivated to get all the tubes out! Also got to meet and chat with other patients doing laps. That was a big help too as we got to support each other during our initial recoveries.
It\'s an adventure! -- DVB
Hey Mike....
Great to hear you are up and walking...and on your way...
A room with a great view??? Heck could you have them reserve that one for me? I will ...Read more
Hey Mike....
Great to hear you are up and walking...and on your way...
A room with a great view??? Heck could you have them reserve that one for me? I will be there hopefully about July 18th....& maybe stock the freezer with some popsicles... I.have a serious addiction since my right knee replacement in Feb!..
Mark is eating chicken & rice dinners out there in Cali after his OHS....but I just want popsicles!!!......So give them a heads up ok.....with all this hot weather here in Ohio...we may have a shortage....and that will make for a very long stay @ CCF!...lol..
Take Care.....and keep walking & breathing....(and of course...tickin)
Connie T
Hi Mike-
Great news on your successful repair. Friday will mark 5 wks post-op for my valve repair. The walking is good therapy. Keep up the good work and ...Read more
Hi Mike-
Great news on your successful repair. Friday will mark 5 wks post-op for my valve repair. The walking is good therapy. Keep up the good work and keep us posted.
Karen Campo
Goodness Mike...I\'m impressed!! You are doing great! Keep up the good work, just remember...slow and easy does it! Yay!!! It\'s over!!!!!
Linda Dixon, AVR ...Read more
Goodness Mike...I\'m impressed!! You are doing great! Keep up the good work, just remember...slow and easy does it! Yay!!! It\'s over!!!!!
Linda Dixon, AVR 3/13/12
Hi Mike,
So glad to hear everything went well. I wish you all the best in recovery, and thanks for your kind and helpful words in response to my earlier note. ...Read more
Hi Mike,
So glad to hear everything went well. I wish you all the best in recovery, and thanks for your kind and helpful words in response to my earlier note.
Best,
Tom
Way to go Mike! Now let the healing begin. One secret is to push yourself physically. Just a little bit more than you think you should do is just right. ...Read more
Way to go Mike! Now let the healing begin. One secret is to push yourself physically. Just a little bit more than you think you should do is just right. The activity jump starts ancient healing pathways hard won by your ancestors through billions of years of evolution. Your ancestors form an unbroken line of winners - including you! -- DVB
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