Here is what I learned from my two back surgeries. Your body will take what energy it needs to heal and you need to listen to it. At one of my checkups, ...Read more
Here is what I learned from my two back surgeries. Your body will take what energy it needs to heal and you need to listen to it. At one of my checkups, I told my doctor that I felt like I had gotten "stupid" since my surgery. I couldn't read books, only magazines. I cried at commercials on tv, etc. He told me to listen to my body. Another thing I learned was that I felt fragile, especially after the braces came off. I felt like I could break easily, which I think is akin to what you are feeling. You are less than a month out from your surgery, so continue being gentle with yourself. Call me anytime if you need to chat, especially if you are alone and need some virtual company. Love, Carol
Alice I am so very grateful that you are on the road to recovery. Glad that you were able to get the surgery and that it went well. i have high ...Read more
Alice I am so very grateful that you are on the road to recovery. Glad that you were able to get the surgery and that it went well. i have high hopes for you and take it slow and steady.
Patricia A McFaull-Garner posted a note for Alice that says:
Dear Alice, Hi Your going to be sore but get up Get UP Get Up do those walks !!! Ambulate with all those wires and rest. Know this season is 8 weeks your ...Read more
Dear Alice, Hi Your going to be sore but get up Get UP Get Up do those walks !!! Ambulate with all those wires and rest. Know this season is 8 weeks your going to make it. One day at a time Best Healing wishes Patricia
Doing my final testing to make sure I qualify for the TAVR. you look great, be safe and live long.
Phil Klingensmith
83 years young
St Augustine Fl
Ana Brusso Hello Philip, welcome and good luck with your surgery next week. I will be praying for it to be succe ... Read more
Ana Brusso Hello Philip, welcome and good luck with your surgery next week. I will be praying for it to be successful. Keep us posted. God bless you 🙏❤️
Hi Alice! The first 2 weeks are the hardest but it slowly gets easier. Just keep moving. If you don’t have a step counter, you might want to get one. It helps ...Read more
Hi Alice! The first 2 weeks are the hardest but it slowly gets easier. Just keep moving. If you don’t have a step counter, you might want to get one. It helps motivate. Mine also gives a little buzz if you sit for too long. And if there is anyway you can join a cardiac rehab program, I would highly recommend it. Hang in there!
Carol Hughes I have to say, my TAVR was great! In on Monday out on Friday. I was 71 at the time. So happy I cou ... Read more
Carol Hughes I have to say, my TAVR was great! In on Monday out on Friday. I was 71 at the time. So happy I could get a TAVR. They weren't handing them out to everyone then.
Richard Munson Prayers from massachusetts. Being 81 i always like folks older. Makes me feel young
Ana Brusso Richard, you’re a very vibrant and healthy man, of course you feel young and look young. Hello Step ... Read more
Ana Brusso Richard, you’re a very vibrant and healthy man, of course you feel young and look young. Hello Stephanie, will pray for your surgery and recovery to go well. Blessings
Dear Alice , have confidence that every day is better than the day before . Make sure you are up and about as soon as the surgeons allow and do the required ...Read more
Dear Alice , have confidence that every day is better than the day before . Make sure you are up and about as soon as the surgeons allow and do the required waking steps every day. God bless you, From Elwyn Schenk,,a77year old guy who had a Edwards Bovine aortic valve fitted 6 years ago. I live in Durban,sunny ( but slightly broken ) South Africa.
Hope you are feeling ok and getting enough rest. I have had two aortic heart valve operations one in 2015 and 2022. Feeling good. Listen to ...Read more
Hope you are feeling ok and getting enough rest. I have had two aortic heart valve operations one in 2015 and 2022. Feeling good. Listen to your doctor and your family!!
Glenn and Brenda posted a note for Alice that says:
Hello Alice. We don't know you personally, but we are joined in the common bond of heart valve needs. My wife was recently diagnosed with a need to repair a ...Read more
Hello Alice. We don't know you personally, but we are joined in the common bond of heart valve needs. My wife was recently diagnosed with a need to repair a mitral valve. We pray for your speedy and complete recovery.
Your surgery is a routine operation that almost never has adverse outcomes. Trust your surgeon and the surgical team. Your recovery ...Read more
Alice,
Your surgery is a routine operation that almost never has adverse outcomes. Trust your surgeon and the surgical team. Your recovery will be faster than you imagine.