Just fyi… My surgeon required that I start drinking a certain protein shake about 5 days before surgery, ...Read more
Well wishes and prayers to you, Angelo.
Just fyi… My surgeon required that I start drinking a certain protein shake about 5 days before surgery, and a carb drink the day before surgery, all to help with recovery.
Angelo Cacciatore Hi David, thank you for the kind words. Taking protein sounds interesting. Do you feel it helped you? ... Read more
Angelo Cacciatore Hi David, thank you for the kind words. Taking protein sounds interesting. Do you feel it helped you? I will ask my nurse navigator (that is what she calls herself). I don’t think it could hurt. They already have me doing the breathing test exercises and sit up exercises without using my hands.
Yumiko Ishida You are lucky to have a nurse navigator! What do the exercises consist of? I do a simple routine for ... Read more
Yumiko Ishida You are lucky to have a nurse navigator! What do the exercises consist of? I do a simple routine for the core based on what I learned from a program meant for autoimmune diseases, but I feel like I should be doing more.
Marie Myers An anesthesiologist I work with suggested I add whey protein to my diet pre and post op. I think it w ... Read more
Marie Myers An anesthesiologist I work with suggested I add whey protein to my diet pre and post op. I think it was a great idea for healing well.
Angelo Cacciatore I do 12 sit-stand ups everyday to make sure I can get up without using my arms for support and blow i ... Read more
Angelo Cacciatore I do 12 sit-stand ups everyday to make sure I can get up without using my arms for support and blow into a spirometer 20 times a day. Along with continuing my 10000 step walks everyday.
Angelo Cacciatore I will ask about the protein and whey supplements. Thank you for the comments. Merry Christmas everyo ... Read more
Angelo Cacciatore I will ask about the protein and whey supplements. Thank you for the comments. Merry Christmas everyone.
Hi Angelo , Our valves have problems through no fault of our own , we haven ‘t done anything wrong lifestyle wise . It ‘s just " one of those ...Read more
Hi Angelo , Our valves have problems through no fault of our own , we haven ‘t done anything wrong lifestyle wise . It ‘s just " one of those " things, we were all destined to become Heart Warriors ….
Angelo Cacciatore Hi Ruth, Thank you. I just got diagnosed with AR and I'm devastated. Especially from someone who has... Read more
Angelo Cacciatore Hi Ruth, Thank you. I just got diagnosed with AR and I'm devastated. Especially from someone who has never been sick, eats well, and is very active. I came across this website and I got very inspired by all the great stories and support everyone gives to each other. It has given me hope. I'm looking forward to telling my story soon as I go through this journey. Have a wonderful day
Rich Butela Angelo, don't be devastated, this is not the end of the world. The surgeons can do amazing things no ... Read more
Rich Butela Angelo, don't be devastated, this is not the end of the world. The surgeons can do amazing things now, and the procedure I had, full sternotomy, was not as bad as I had imagined it would be. Keep a positive attitude, ask questions of your doctor and you'll be on the road to recovery in no time. God Bless
Ana Brusso Welcome Angelo, I agree with Rich.you will be fine. Stay positive and faithful. God bless you 🙏❤ ... Read more
Ana Brusso Welcome Angelo, I agree with Rich.you will be fine. Stay positive and faithful. God bless you 🙏❤️
Angelo Cacciatore Thank you for the positive words. I’m feeling better about it. I have an appointment with my cardio ... Read more
Angelo Cacciatore Thank you for the positive words. I’m feeling better about it. I have an appointment with my cardiologist on Wednesday December 20th. I’ll keep everyone posted. Thank you!
Just fyi… My surgeon required that I start drinking a certain protein shake about 5 days before surgery, ...Read more
Just fyi… My surgeon required that I start drinking a certain protein shake about 5 days before surgery, and a carb drink the day before surgery, all to help with recovery.