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Elizabeth Hamilton got a guestbook
14 years ago (June 17, 2011)
Hi Elizabeth, I'm just reading your post from March about over-doing it. This will be me since I'm independent and am very active now. I'll remember your words, though, and try to not push it. I hope I can listen to my body post op. How are you doing now??... Read more.
Elizabeth Hamilton got a guestbook
15 years ago (March 25, 2011)
With all due respect, Elizabeth, why do so many people push themselves and allow themselves to overdue it after heart surgery often resulting in problems? I mean, this is OPEN HEART SURGERY!!!!!!!! You have waited and endured the heart symptoms prior to surgery, can't you just relax and allow yourself... Read more.
Elizabeth Hamilton got a guestbook
15 years ago (March 24, 2011)
Elizabeth: You've probably figured this out for yourself. My cardiologist told me it takes 6 months for the sternum to heal to a reasonable level, and I know from experience (giant tumor on kidney years ago) that the sensations from the incision can surprise sometimes, but eventually they do go... Read more.

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