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3650 days ago

Shirley Wong-Cruz posted a note for Jackie that says:

Yay! finally home 😊 now do your best in PT and you will get great results. Im a physical therapist and a pt. Today marks 1 month post op Mitral valve repair ...Read more

Yay! finally home 😊 now do your best in PT and you will get great results. Im a physical therapist and a pt. Today marks 1 month post op Mitral valve repair and I've been back to work after 3 wks. post-op. So, best advise: Listen to your body and listen to your Physical Therapist. Good luck Jackie! 💪🏼

Jackie Owensgot a new guestbook post

3660 days ago

Shirley Wong-Cruz posted a note for Jackie that says:

Hi Jackie, tomorrow marks 3 wks since my surgery. It took 2 wks for my Heart rate to go down. My MD changed my beta blocker from Tropol 50 mg to Ethenolol 50 ...Read more

Hi Jackie, tomorrow marks 3 wks since my surgery. It took 2 wks for my Heart rate to go down. My MD changed my beta blocker from Tropol 50 mg to Ethenolol 50 mg. I also experienced back pain the first wk and a half and my advise is to have someone give you a gentle massage. Believe me, it will get better. Hope you feel better oxox

Jackie Owens Hi! My cardiologist had me on 200 mg Motoprolol ER but my heart rate was dropping into the mid 50's. ... Read more

Jackie Owens Hi! My cardiologist had me on 200 mg Motoprolol ER but my heart rate was dropping into the mid 50's. They cut it in half the other day and now my heart rate is sitting in the mid to high 80's, which isn't what they wanted either. I think my back pain is just a matter of finding a better way to sleep.

Elaine Cutri The middle of my back, between the shoulder blades was sore for many weeks. They told me it probably ... Read more

Elaine Cutri The middle of my back, between the shoulder blades was sore for many weeks. They told me it probably was probably from the position during surgery. I never found out for sure, but it's gone now. I took a pain med before going to bed through 7 weeks post op, just so I could sleep more comfortably.

Jackie Owens I am going to have to not be a hero and take pain meds again...I just hate taking them however, I nee ... Read more

Jackie Owens I am going to have to not be a hero and take pain meds again...I just hate taking them however, I need to sleep.

Shirley Turner The pain relief medication is only for the short term. But I know how you feel about taking them.

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3673 days ago

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Shirley Wong Cruz posted a note for Jackie that says:

Hi Jackie, today is one wk since i had my mitral valve repair ( min. invasive procedure). I only had pain in my chest one day which lasted 15 min. after i received ...Read more

Hi Jackie, today is one wk since i had my mitral valve repair ( min. invasive procedure). I only had pain in my chest one day which lasted 15 min. after i received Meds. Question: Did you find that beta blockers helped decrease your heart rate. Mine is been 110-120 and my blood pressure low and my surgery was on 9/11. Feel better :)

Jackie Owens Yeah the beta blockers have helped a lot. My heart rate stays down in the mid 80's. I take 75mg 3 x ... Read more

Jackie Owens Yeah the beta blockers have helped a lot. My heart rate stays down in the mid 80's. I take 75mg 3 x a day. The doctors experimented with those until they found the right balance. Otherwise my heart rate resting was sitting at 100-105. Not comfortable! Get better !

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3675 days ago

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steven a husted posted a note for Jackie that says:

hi jackie i had a lot of back and shoulder pain after surgery and they gave me a pain patch that sticks to your back and change it every day for three weeks ...Read more

hi jackie i had a lot of back and shoulder pain after surgery and they gave me a pain patch that sticks to your back and change it every day for three weeks and it helped after three weeks the pain had eased and finally went away maybe it can help you or some other person here your heart brother steve (popeye)

Jackie Owens What kind of patch? They put two lidocaine patches on my back and they burned my skin...apparently I ... Read more

Jackie Owens What kind of patch? They put two lidocaine patches on my back and they burned my skin...apparently I'm allergic! Oops!

Steven A Husted yes that was what they were lidocaine patch 5% sorry it wont help you maybe there is a pain relievein ... Read more

Steven A Husted yes that was what they were lidocaine patch 5% sorry it wont help you maybe there is a pain relieveing rub or ointment you could use best wishes and a better recovery i pray your heart brother steve (popeye)

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3683 days ago

Helen Y posted a note for Jackie that says:

Thinking of you today! Good wishes for a speedy recovery!

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3683 days ago

Jacqueline Cook posted a note for Jackie that says:

Thinking of you today, Jackie. Sending thoughts and prayers.

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3683 days ago

Hi Jackie... Praying for a smooth surgery tomorrow...and a steady recovery. God Bless You...

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3684 days ago

Autumn Griffin posted a note for Jackie that says:

Best wishes for your surgery! I hope this is your last one! I have a niece that had multiple surgeries on her heart and then by the time she was two she had ...Read more

Best wishes for your surgery! I hope this is your last one! I have a niece that had multiple surgeries on her heart and then by the time she was two she had to have a heart transplant and then again she needed another one this past December after she turned 13. I hope she doesn't have to do it again but I am sure she will at some point. Anyway, I hope this is your last one. And I hope you have a speedy recovery.

Jackie Owens Wow! That's quite a story. Glad she's doing great . Thanks for the well wishes! I'm ready to get ... Read more

Jackie Owens Wow! That's quite a story. Glad she's doing great . Thanks for the well wishes! I'm ready to get it over with.

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3690 days ago

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Elaine Cutri posted a note for Jackie that says:

Hi Jackie, I'm 15 weeks post-op from my 4th OHS. I was also born with a bi-cuspid aortic valve. I was 7 when I had my first surgery. This last surgery was ...Read more

Hi Jackie, I'm 15 weeks post-op from my 4th OHS. I was also born with a bi-cuspid aortic valve. I was 7 when I had my first surgery. This last surgery was to repair an ascending aorta aneurysm. I also received an new, larger mechanical aortic valve and repaired Tri-cuspid valve. I should be good to go for a long time. In the last month my energy level has really increased. I still take the occasional rest in the afternoon, but I feel very good and very happy to have the surgery behind me. Best Wishes!

Jackie Owens Thanks! Ive wondered if having a 4th heart surgery will be harder to recover from, but it sounds lik ... Read more

Jackie Owens Thanks! Ive wondered if having a 4th heart surgery will be harder to recover from, but it sounds like you're doing very well. Im sure I'll be in good hands at UCLA.

Elaine Cutri I was worried about the recovery after #4 and being older, late 50's, but I think the surgical proces ... Read more

Elaine Cutri I was worried about the recovery after #4 and being older, late 50's, but I think the surgical process is getting better. I think this one was as easy as any of them. Yes there was pain and effort to work towards a successful recovery, but I'm pleased with the results. I'll keep an eye for your posts. Best wishes for a successful surgery and awesome team to help you recover!

Jackie Owens Thank you! I do not feel like it is going to be all that bad. At least that is the attitude I am go ... Read more

Jackie Owens Thank you! I do not feel like it is going to be all that bad. At least that is the attitude I am going in with.

Elaine Cutri Yay! That's the best way.

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3692 days ago

Daniel Spurgeon posted a note for Jackie that says:

Hi Jackie, I had my OHS at UCLA last August and have recommended them to other heart patients. I don't know if your previous surgeries were there, but if you ...Read more

Hi Jackie, I had my OHS at UCLA last August and have recommended them to other heart patients. I don't know if your previous surgeries were there, but if you have any questions about UCLA or the area feel free to ask. If you and your husband are bringing your MTBs I can point you to some decent trails.

Jackie Owens Hi there...I had my first three surgeries as a child at UCSF. I grew up in Los Angeles so I am lucky ... Read more

Jackie Owens Hi there...I had my first three surgeries as a child at UCSF. I grew up in Los Angeles so I am lucky to know the area well (which is one reason I chose them) and I am lucky that I get to recover at my Dad's house in Palm Springs before I come back to Colorado. I have a patient where I work that had his heart surgery last year at UCLA and he is doing fantastic. My surgeon is Dr. Laks and is very highly sought after, from what I have read. I really liked him when I met him last month. Thanks for the info and I am glad to see you are doing so well.

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3717 days ago

Mary Myers posted a note for Jackie that says:

Jackie, you will be surprised how many positive changes will occur after your surgery. If you want to talk more you can email me at kidsjunction@gmail.com ...Read more

Jackie, you will be surprised how many positive changes will occur after your surgery. If you want to talk more you can email me at kidsjunction@gmail.com Your heart sister from Michigan (mia)

Jackie Owens Thank you! :) I am for sure tired of being tired all the time!

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