Hi Erik. How is recovery going? My minimally invasive mitral surgery is in a couple of weeks. Did you have the cryogenic nerve block? Hope things are progressing ...Read more
Hi Erik. How is recovery going? My minimally invasive mitral surgery is in a couple of weeks. Did you have the cryogenic nerve block? Hope things are progressing well.
Erik W. Hi Kristine I hope all went well for you. My surgery went great and I am now 100%+ recovered!
I had aorta valve replacement and aorta stem replacement on 16 January 2021. My best advice is follow the physical rehab instructions ...Read more
Erik,
I had aorta valve replacement and aorta stem replacement on 16 January 2021. My best advice is follow the physical rehab instructions exactly. You are extremally active and you will have a tendency to want to go faster than your doctors and PTs recommend. Be disciplined in following their therapy regime. Doing so will allow you to get back to the gym and enjoying the outdoors faster than you think. I was also 56 when I had my surgery. I am going backpacking to the Bridger Wilderness this year and have been training up for it for the past 2 months. Excited to be back out enjoying the wilderness.
Erik W. Thanks, I did exactly as you said, was hard a times to slow down and listen to my body but I am now 1 ... Read more
Erik W. Thanks, I did exactly as you said, was hard a times to slow down and listen to my body but I am now 100%+ recovered.
Congratulations for journeying through a successful heart surgery!
Linda Hanson I can hardly wait to get back to Montana so I can start Cardiac Rehab and go outside. I had my MIAVR ... Read more
Linda Hanson I can hardly wait to get back to Montana so I can start Cardiac Rehab and go outside. I had my MIAVR completed in Scottsdale AZ Dr. Robert Riley. All is well except I can not tolerate the 100+ degrees of heat. I have been lying low in the AC and will appreciate outdoor once we return home.
Erik W. Glad your surgery went well too, being back around the comforts of home with help with recovery.
I’ll be thinking of and praying for you tomorrow as you go into and out of surgery. It will seem like a blink of an eye when you pop your eyes open after ...Read more
I’ll be thinking of and praying for you tomorrow as you go into and out of surgery. It will seem like a blink of an eye when you pop your eyes open after it’s all over tomorrow. Wishing you both a successful surgery and uneventful recovery. You’ve got this!~❤️
Erik W. Thanks, sorry I missed this months ago. All recovered now feeling great!
Patsy Stewart What great news! Praise God for your success story!
Erik - It's almost show time and you're ready. You've picked a great surgeon and will be joining the recovery club, tomorrow. We'll be here to welcome... Read more
Erik - It's almost show time and you're ready. You've picked a great surgeon and will be joining the recovery club, tomorrow. We'll be here to welcome you! Wishing you all the best!
Erik W. Sorry I missed this. Thanks all went well and 4 mos later I am 100%+ recovered and feel great!
Hi Erik, you must be in Florida by now and looking forward to getting all fixed up. Will be thinking of you often, until you are in recovery, as well ...Read more
Hi Erik, you must be in Florida by now and looking forward to getting all fixed up. Will be thinking of you often, until you are in recovery, as well as saying a prayer. You have a whole lot of heart warriors rooting for you, sending positive vibes and prayers. You got this!
Erik W. Thanks all went well and 4 mos later I am 100%+ recovered and feel great!