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4227 days ago

Susan Smith posted a note for Hal that says:

Hal home at last, home at last. You will eventually find a way to get comfortable. Slow and steady is the mantra. Keep us posted. Keeping you in prayer. ...Read more

Hal home at last, home at last. You will eventually find a way to get comfortable. Slow and steady is the mantra. Keep us posted. Keeping you in prayer.

Hal McKinneygot a new guestbook post

4227 days ago

Susan Smith posted a note for Hal that says:

Hal, congrats on being released. Home sweet home is always better. You will eventually find a way to get comfortable. Slow and steady are the words to live ...Read more

Hal, congrats on being released. Home sweet home is always better. You will eventually find a way to get comfortable. Slow and steady are the words to live by and you will do just great. Keep us posted on your progress.

Hal McKinneygot a new guestbook post

4234 days ago

Rob Wigley posted a note for Hal that says:

Hey Hal, Yes, that first night is pretty bad, isn't it? Memory fades, though, thank goodness. You'll be home in no time, and everything will get better then, ...Read more

Hey Hal, Yes, that first night is pretty bad, isn't it? Memory fades, though, thank goodness. You'll be home in no time, and everything will get better then, but for now it's best for you to be in the hospital. I have to say, I really sort of liked the food, but anytime someone else cooks for me it's a great meal!

Hal McKinneygot a new guestbook post

4234 days ago

Dora posted a note for Hal that says:

I went home after 7 days, and although I wanted to go home sooner, it was for the best.

Hal McKinneygot a new guestbook post

4235 days ago

Ernie A.S. posted a note for Hal that says:

Good to hear you are doing well. Eat good protein for healing. Take it slow. recovery is a bit of a roller coaster at first. You have good days and bad days, ...Read more

Good to hear you are doing well. Eat good protein for healing. Take it slow. recovery is a bit of a roller coaster at first. You have good days and bad days, so expect some frustrations. You have to be patient to be a patient. Use the hell out of your spirometer. Walk, but don't push it. it's not a race. Sleep as best you can and as often as you can. That's when you really heal.

Hal McKinneygot a new guestbook post

4235 days ago

Tom in KC posted a note for Hal that says:

Sounds like the Irish eyes were smilin' on you. Looking back it really wasn't so bad. It's amazing the reactions I get when I tell people it wasn't so bad. ...Read more

Sounds like the Irish eyes were smilin' on you. Looking back it really wasn't so bad. It's amazing the reactions I get when I tell people it wasn't so bad. Just take it easy at home. Watch the stretching, that was just as painful as the surgery for me.

Hal McKinneygot a new guestbook post

4235 days ago

Angela Creason posted a note for Hal that says:

Hal, Glad you're doing well! Keep up the good work and hope you go home tomorrow! You're in my thoughts!

Hal McKinneygot a new guestbook post

4235 days ago

debbie mcguinness posted a note for Hal that says:

Hi Hal, Welcome to the other side of the mountain, it sounds like you are doing really well, I look forward to your updates. Deb x

Hal McKinneygot a new guestbook post

4236 days ago

Debbie Mcguinness posted a note for Hal that says:

Hi Hal, how are you doing? Did you have your surgery? Fingers crossed all went well, get back k to us and let us know. Deb

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4239 days ago

Meredith Bray posted a note for Hal that says:

Hope you're all done and all is well! I've been thinking about you today.

Hal McKinney Meredith, thanks for your thoughts and prayers. I am through surgery and doing great. Have been up a ... Read more

Hal McKinney Meredith, thanks for your thoughts and prayers. I am through surgery and doing great. Have been up and walking since day two.

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4239 days ago

Cheree posted a note for Hal that says:

Hal , you should call your surgeon and let them know. My surgery got postponed because i had a stye on my eye....But I hope he says that you can have your surgery ...Read more

Hal , you should call your surgeon and let them know. My surgery got postponed because i had a stye on my eye....But I hope he says that you can have your surgery so you can put it behind you and on to recovery .. Prayers are with you ..

Hal McKinneygot a new guestbook post

4239 days ago

Tom in Kansas City posted a note for Hal that says:

Hal, You've probably heard this a few times inthe last few weeks...you'll have the lick of the Irish wit you. And the thoughts and prayers from this community. ...Read more

Hal, You've probably heard this a few times inthe last few weeks...you'll have the lick of the Irish wit you. And the thoughts and prayers from this community. I had my aorta and aorta valve replaced on Dec 27th in Kansas City. Been back to work for 3 full weeks. Just got home from visiting our grand daughter in St. Louis this weekend. It was the first time I was able to pick her and play with her. Everytime I did I thanked God for having the surgery. And myself for the mental force to hang in there thru the surgery and recovery.

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4240 days ago

Debbie mcguinness posted a note for Hal that says:

Hi hal, Don't mean to put a dampner on it but if you tell them you have a sore throat they may be reluctant to operate. When my 2nd op was cancelled due to ...Read more

Hi hal, Don't mean to put a dampner on it but if you tell them you have a sore throat they may be reluctant to operate. When my 2nd op was cancelled due to an emergency coming in, I commented that I had a sore throat and they told me to contact them if it developed as they will only operate at a minimum of 5 weeks following a cold or other virus. Fingers crossed and good luck

Hal McKinney Thanks for the info Debble. I will tell them about it because I am just getting over a runny nose an ... Read more

Hal McKinney Thanks for the info Debble. I will tell them about it because I am just getting over a runny nose and a bit of coughing. I feel fine, but that may be too close in time.

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4241 days ago

Bert posted a note for Hal that says:

Good luck Hal! I hope for a speedy recovery for you.

Hal McKinneygot a new guestbook post

4241 days ago

Susan Smith posted a note for Hal that says:

Hal, good luck right back at you. I will be seeing a surgeon very soon. You are having your surgery on St. Patrick's day, Hal McKinney and that is good is ...Read more

Hal, good luck right back at you. I will be seeing a surgeon very soon. You are having your surgery on St. Patrick's day, Hal McKinney and that is good is a good sign.

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4241 days ago

Meredith Bray posted a note for Hal that says:

Everything was easier for me than I expected! The worst parts were just before and just after the surgery. My operation was Wednesday March 5, I came home ...Read more

Everything was easier for me than I expected! The worst parts were just before and just after the surgery. My operation was Wednesday March 5, I came home Sunday March 9, and by Wednesday March 12 I could do almost everything by myself. I have a very VERY vague recollection of the vent tube, and a slight recollection of the 36 hours after surgery. I'll be following your story, please ask ANY questions, this is an awesome community for answers and support!

Hal McKinney Thanks for the info. I read your story and journal and decided to try it. I am glad that I did.

Hal McKinneygot a new guestbook post

4241 days ago

Susan Smith,pre-op and getting closer posted a note for Hal that says:

Sorry,my fingers slipped.

Hal McKinney Good luck.

Hal McKinneygot a new guestbook post

4241 days ago

z posted a note for Hal that says:

Hal, you will do fine. This community is special and is really helpful with preparing for the big event. I just had the catheterization and am doing the ...Read more

Hal, you will do fine. This community is special and is really helpful with preparing for the big event. I just had the catheterization and am doing the surgeon thing. I will keep you in prayer for a successful surgery and a smooth recovery. Keep us posted.

Hal McKinney Thanks and good luck.

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4241 days ago

Angela Creason posted a note for Hal that says:

Best wishes Hal! I'm 1 week post op today. I used to be an avid runner before my cardiac arrest in Jan. and was walking at least 2 miles a day up until surgery, ...Read more

Best wishes Hal! I'm 1 week post op today. I used to be an avid runner before my cardiac arrest in Jan. and was walking at least 2 miles a day up until surgery, so it will be a big change for you post op, but as you've heard, the more activity you can do, the faster you'll recover and feel better. I've only been home 2 days, but walking really made me feel better, at the hospital and home.

Hal McKinney Thanks. That is good news about the walking and running. Before my chest tightness started, I walke ... Read more

Hal McKinney Thanks. That is good news about the walking and running. Before my chest tightness started, I walked at about 4.7 mph and jogged a little. Have had to slow down to about 2.3 mph and no jogging. Looking forward to getting started again.

Hal McKinneygot a new guestbook post

4241 days ago

Debbie mcguinness posted a note for Hal that says:

Good luck Hal, my surgery was just over 3 weeks ago, you will be amazed at how quickly you will regain your strength, you are well prepared with the knowledge, ...Read more

Good luck Hal, my surgery was just over 3 weeks ago, you will be amazed at how quickly you will regain your strength, you are well prepared with the knowledge, just allow your self time emotionally and ask questions if you have any concerns.

Hal McKinney Thanks and good luck to you.