http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/ Hello, this is RSS channel Heart Journals. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:02:57 -0800 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan Well, it doesn\'t seem possible that six months ago I was posting my Pre-Operation fears and jitters ... 2010-04-22 09:24:46 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan Well, it doesn\'t seem possible that six months ago I was posting my Pre-Operation fears and jitters ... 2010-04-22 09:24:44 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan Several people have asked how I was doing since returning to work, so I thought I\'d write a report ... 2010-02-14 20:09:09 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan Well, that went well! I was pleasantly surprised at how well I felt today as I got back in the ... 2010-02-01 23:42:25 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan I feel like tonight is a time for reflection. Tomorrow morning, I will return to work - the first ... 2010-01-31 23:54:39 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan Well, I haven\\\'t posted for a while so I thought I should catch everyone up on what\\\'s been ... 2010-01-20 16:16:50 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan My surgery was October 28, 2009. Ever since that time, I've intended to post a recommendation for ... 2010-01-07 11:46:12 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan Well, everybody needs a hobby, right? So I've decided to collect doctors. It started by accident, ... 2009-12-16 16:29:32 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan Well, Thursday afternoon, I had my FINAL appointment at my surgeon's office. I only saw Dr. ... 2009-12-04 20:33:39 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan Yesterday I had my first Cardiology appointment since surgery. I had my regular Rehab session first ... 2009-12-01 18:02:38 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan I just returned from my Wednesday morning rehab session. Today I walked 32 minutes on the treadmill ... 2009-11-25 11:28:46 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan Yesterday morning, I went to Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames to begin their Cardiac Rehab Program. We ... 2009-11-18 11:50:40 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan Well, I continue to make progress. I've been feeling good most days although I've had some ... 2009-11-16 13:29:02 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan On Friday, Mike and Chris delivered a treadmill that they are loaning me for rehab. I've been ... 2009-11-09 10:36:12 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan Good evening everyone ... 2009-11-05 22:00:13 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan Hi everyone ... 2009-11-03 23:09:25 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan Dr. Hockmuth’s surgical nurse Deb had told us on Sunday that Joel could go home on Monday, so when ... 2009-11-03 19:00:44 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan Joel continues to gain back his strength. Today he walked up and down the halls without a walker and ... 2009-11-02 11:37:21 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan A good night’s sleep can make a remarkable difference in how one feels. Joel is moving much easier ... 2009-11-01 12:17:33 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan Joel started Day 3 miserable: he was in too much pain to sleep during the night and his body was ... 2009-11-01 11:16:08 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan The first night started out as a painless morphine haze for Joel, but with the shift change at 11 p. ... 2009-10-31 15:57:46 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan This chronicle of the days of Joel’s surgery and recovery will hopefully give an outline of events ... 2009-10-30 01:14:01 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan I won't leave you in suspense -- Joel's surgery went very quickly and very successfully. Dr. ... 2009-10-28 18:25:11 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan Well. No more procrastination - I have to be at the hospital for surgery at 5:00 am tomorrow, so ... 2009-10-27 12:55:27 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan I spent the morning at Mary Greeley Health Center in Ames having more tests and blood work done. ... 2009-10-20 15:34:10 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan Today I scheduled my final tests. Next Tuesday, October 20 I will have a CAT Scan and an Ultrasound ... 2009-10-15 15:38:05 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan Yesterday I made my final deposit in the Blood Bank of Iowa, so now all I have to do is wait for ... 2009-10-14 18:18:06 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan I spoke with Lindsey in Dr. Hockmuth's office yesterday afternoon and we scheduled my surgery for ... 2009-10-06 14:19:21 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan Yesterday afternoon, Mary and I met with Dr. Prabahkar again. He was very patient to answer all ... 2009-09-30 11:02:22 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan I will have my second consultation with Dr. Prabahkar this afternoon. In the last week I've tried ... 2009-09-29 10:11:17 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/joelbryan So... my first big decision is what valve to select. The mechanical valve lasts "forever" - until ... 2009-09-24 12:28:45