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181 days ago

Svetlomir Ivanov posted a note for Rich that says:

Hey Rich,

18 minute per mile is execelent result. What about climbing stairs, are you able? How many miles per are you doing?

Rich Butela Still doing at least two miles every day, some days I'll do another mile in the evening . I'm prett ... Read more

Rich Butela Still doing at least two miles every day, some days I'll do another mile in the evening . I'm pretty active at home though so my step count shows about 5 miles every day. I'm good for about two flights of stairs then I start breathing harder. I would like to try jogging but I'm going to wait til 8 weeks out so I don't jar anything loose with my sternum.

Svetlomir Ivanov I am doing typically 5-6 km. per day, but some days feel my legs tired, and just stay at home, doing ... Read more

Svetlomir Ivanov I am doing typically 5-6 km. per day, but some days feel my legs tired, and just stay at home, doing exercises or chores. Here is not very cold ,12 degree Celsius, but when is rainy I rest. I am able to climb slowly stairs to 7 th floors. By the way, after tge surgery in the first 4 weeks, I was more active. Now I am almost 2 months after surgery and do less, but my endurunce and stamina are better. Do not hurry with running, let the heart heal and adjust completely? What is the time in your town (state)?

Rich Butela I live outside of Atlanta, Georgia . I'm on Eastern Standard time. No walking today, it's been cold ... Read more

Rich Butela I live outside of Atlanta, Georgia . I'm on Eastern Standard time. No walking today, it's been cold and raining all day so it's a resting day. 7 flights of stairs is very good !

Svetlomir Ivanov Atlanta is on the latitude of North Africa, I thought that there is alwyas warm. I live in Sofia, th ... Read more

Svetlomir Ivanov Atlanta is on the latitude of North Africa, I thought that there is alwyas warm. I live in Sofia, this is a capital of Bulgaria, north neighbour of Greece, Europe. Probably you would be able to climb 7 fligths of stairs, but just shall try...in the very begining is difuclt, try with 3 flighths, and you will adjust and gradually will increase the number. Also, DO NOT climb as usual - I take deep breath one-two times and start slowly, not as usual...between the flights stop for 2-3 seconds and take again deep breah. You will be suprised how much more you are able to climb.

Rich Butela I'll have to find a seven story building and give that a try

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182 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Rich that says:

Hi Rich ,
Get well soon . I hope tomorrow goes well .

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198 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Rich that says:

Thank you , Rich

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212 days ago

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Terri Babek posted a note for Rich that says:

Rich,

I had a cough after surgery that I did not have beforehand. The surgeon said that the breathing tube had caused irritation and that it would ...Read more

Rich,

I had a cough after surgery that I did not have beforehand. The surgeon said that the breathing tube had caused irritation and that it would get better which it has.

I was given a spirometer and advised to use it on a regular basis which I am still doing.

Miriam Priest-Benedict Thank you for sharing this!

Pamela Gregory I had the same thing. Cough caused by breathing tube for a good month. It gradually got better.

Rich Butela That's probably it. Been sucking on Halls drops the last couple days. It helps a bit.

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222 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Rich that says:

Keep a pillow against you for a bit of extra padding / protection ( just in case ) .
Pace yourself .
Have naps if you are tired .
You ‘re ...Read more

Keep a pillow against you for a bit of extra padding / protection ( just in case ) .
Pace yourself .
Have naps if you are tired .
You ‘re home now and it ‘s a lovely place to be .

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222 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Rich that says:

Welcome home Rich , you have done really well. It can be a roller - coaster of emotions and difficulty to explain to people who haven ‘t been through it... Read more

Welcome home Rich , you have done really well. It can be a roller - coaster of emotions and difficulty to explain to people who haven ‘t been through it themselves .
Your dog will be very happy to have you home too

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Mine misses me loads because I was in hospital for 5 weeks (during covid times ).
Enjoy seeing family and your lovely grandchildren

Rich Butela I was a little bit worried about the dogs , especially my 160# lap Dane, but they have been very gent ... Read more

Rich Butela I was a little bit worried about the dogs , especially my 160# lap Dane, but they have been very gentle with me since I got home.
5 weeks in the hospital must have been brutal …

Richard Munson If you look at my first day home picture with my beloved 120 pound cassie on the bed giving me a dose ... Read more

Richard Munson If you look at my first day home picture with my beloved 120 pound cassie on the bed giving me a dose of TLC in a very gentle way, i can only say that they know. How they know is a mystery, but they do. I keep that picture as my adams site picture as well as in my bedroom next to her ashes. She was a big part of my recovery. Will never forget it.

Klara Čičić Richard that is so sweet 🥲

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223 days ago

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Tim Tschumper posted a note for Rich that says:

Bless you brother. You’re on the road to full recovery. You’ll be stronger in time, day by day for now!
I’m 2.5 years post AVR mechanical ...Read more

Bless you brother. You’re on the road to full recovery. You’ll be stronger in time, day by day for now!
I’m 2.5 years post AVR mechanical OnX (Aortic), and doing just fine. I too am blessed, God is so Good. Peace & Strength!!

Tim Tschumper

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223 days ago

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Mike Grein posted a note for Rich that says:

Hardest part is over waiting to have procedure done. Now it’s heal and enjoy life to its fullest.

Mike McKenna Couldn't agree more!

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223 days ago

Phillip Parker posted a note for Rich that says:

Thank you for sharing Rich. Keep getting better buddy!

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223 days ago

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Chad posted a note for Rich that says:

Hey Rich - Dr. Farrington replaced a section of my aorta and aortic valve (on-x) almost 2 years ago. I had no complications afterwards and I am doing ...Read more

Hey Rich - Dr. Farrington replaced a section of my aorta and aortic valve (on-x) almost 2 years ago. I had no complications afterwards and I am doing well. Hang in there!

Rich Butela So far so good with my new valve. Glad your doing good