Recovery Blog - Page 4
By Adam Pick
“When Can I Sleep On My Tummy After Heart Valve Surgery?” Asks Nicole
By Adam Pick on June 29, 2010
I just received an interesting question from Nicole about sleeping on your stomach after open heart surgery.
“Will I Be Wearing Compression Stockings After Heart Surgery In The Intensive Care Unit?” Asks Dave
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page last updated: November 7, 2023
I just received a question from Dave about the use of compression stockings after heart surgery.
Recovery Update: Barbara Walters Is “Feeling Great”, Walking Around New York City
By Adam Pick on June 17, 2010
As many of you know, Barbara Walters had heart valve surgery in May due to severe aortic stenosis.
Barbara Walters Recovering From Heart Valve Replacement Surgery (Updated)
By Adam Pick on May 10, 2010
In case you missed the Monday edition of “The View”, it was announced that Barbara Walters will be having heart valve replacement surgery sometime this week.
Teddy Bears For Open Heart Surgery Patients?
By Adam Pick on May 8, 2010
I was just surfing the Internet when I came across a furry teddy bear designed for… Yes, you guessed it…. Recovering open heart surgery patients.
“How Long Were You In Cardiac Depression?” Asks Mark
By Adam Pick on May 6, 2010
I just received a great question from Mark that relates to cardiac depression after heart valve surgery.
Guest Blog: “Scarless Heart Valve Surgery For Women” By Dr. Giovanni Ciuffo
By Adam Pick on April 24, 2010
Earlier this week, I spoke with Dr. Giovanni Ciuffo, a minimally invasive and bloodless heart surgery specialist, at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. (As you may remember, Dr. Ciuffo wrote “Aortic Stenosis… The Neglected Child”.)
“When Did You Start Cardiac Rehab?” Asks Bill
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page last updated: November 7, 2023
I just received an interesting question from Bill about heart valve replacement surgery and cardiac rehabilitation programs.
“Did Your Sternum and Shoulder Click after Heart Surgery?” Asks Dale
By Adam Pick on February 3, 2010
I just received a great email from Dale about sternum and shoulder clicking after open heart surgery.
“Were You Ever Angry After Heart Valve Surgery?” Asks Dorothy
By Adam Pick on December 21, 2009
Emotions can be undeniably strong and turbulent as patients, their families and friends experience heart valve surgery.
Video: How Do You Feel Immediately After Surgery?
By Adam Pick on December 21, 2009
Patients and caregivers often ask me about the immediate, post-op experience in the intensive care unit. Common questions include:
“Did You Have A Bump At The Top Of Your Incision?” Asks Alice
By Adam Pick on November 13, 2009
Alice just sent me a great question about incision and scar care after heart valve surgery.
Keith’s Recovery Tip: Do Everything With Both Hands!
By Adam Pick on November 5, 2009
Here’s a great recovery tip from Keith about using both hands after open heart surgery. Keith writes…
“Metallic Taste After Heart Valve Surgery?” Asks Robin
By Adam Pick on October 23, 2009
I just received a set of emails from Robin about a metallic taste in her mouth after heart valve surgery. So you know, Robin is not the only patient to send me questions about this strange, surgical after taste.
“Are Pleural Effusions Common After Heart Valve Surgery?” Asks Jan
By Adam Pick on October 10, 2009
Jan just sent me an interesting email about pleural effusions and heart valve surgery.
“Heart Valve Leakage After Surgery?” Asks Julie
By Adam Pick on October 8, 2009
I just received an excellent question from Julie about trace heart valve leakage after surgery.
“Problems Sleeping After Heart Valve Surgery?” Asks Jenny
By Adam Pick on September 30, 2009
I just received a great question from Jenny about sleep after heart valve surgery.
“Did You Use A Recliner After Heart Valve Surgery?” Asks Kevin
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page last updated: November 7, 2023
I just received an email from Kevin about the use of recliners after heart valve surgery.
“Dizzy After Heart Valve Surgery?” Asks Rick
By Adam Pick on September 9, 2009
I just received a very interesting question from Rick about dizziness after heart valve surgery.
“Sensitive Keloid Scars? Sternal Wire Bumps?” Asks Josh
By Adam Pick on September 5, 2009
Josh has an interesting set of questions regarding keloid scars and sternal wires.
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