Daryl's Posts

I cant believe is has been 11 days since my surgery. Its still amazing to me that I am able to go home after only five days in the hospital after open heart surgery, and now being home since monday night and doing so well. I have gotten so much stronger since my return home I am able to walk around the yard with ease and walk longer periods then I expected. I'm walking about 12-15 minutes each time I go out for walks. Sheryle says I'm doing great and probably a little concerned that I might me be doing to much. So I will probably take it easy but I do feel great. My only annoying problem is this dry cough, which tends to cause discomfort in the chest but other then that really the pain has reduced greatly. I believe it will be just a matter of time before all is well. I want to thank those who responded to our journal with their advice and thoughts with some problems I was having while in the hospital. My upper back pain is still there but has gotten better every day. My overall pain as dropped allot to the point I'm backing off of the full pain meds they prescribe. Just wanted to write a short note and wish everyone a Merry Christmas. So long for now. Daryl

Daryl came home this evening just in time to watch the 49ers. He is wiped out but it was a really good day. His goal was to walk to our gate and back when he got home and he did it. Thats about a 500 foot walk. Pain is well managed. He has a dry cough which is annoying but overall he is doing outstanding. Im tired but relieved no more commuting two hours to see him. Amazing recovery this far. Take care and good luck!

Thanks Tara and Joel, the back pain makes since thats what I thought it was but we hadnt really seen any post about it. Today was great advances for Daryl his strength and stamina is returning slowly. He was able to shower and had the last two wires removed. Pain is being managed very well and he is walking more and doing the exercises. The surgeons nurse heard a slight murmer but the Dr. says its nothing to worry about. They will run some test in the morning but thinks it is just because his heart is adjusting to working valves.He will come home tommorow afternoon and we are both looking forward to that. Until the next post. Take care.