Jim - not sure if you are still connected, but I am considering Dr. Sakwa for my mitra valve repair/replacement. Just wondering about your experience with ...Read more
Jim - not sure if you are still connected, but I am considering Dr. Sakwa for my mitra valve repair/replacement. Just wondering about your experience with Beaumont and Dr. Sakwa....and I live in Chesterfield too! Cheryl
HI Jim, Glad you are doing pretty good in walking. Bet you will enjoy rehab. Keep up the good work and listen to that little man.
Mooving on up
LInda H
Hey Jim, Happy to hear that it is over with and you didn\'t ge in your car and hide someplace. Welcome to the other side of the mountain. So now heres to a ...Read more
Hey Jim, Happy to hear that it is over with and you didn\'t ge in your car and hide someplace. Welcome to the other side of the mountain. So now heres to a very speedy recovery. Good luck with that.
Getting there
Linda H
HI Jim, It is worth it. Everyone of us has or has had the same problem. Read some of the journals and see how well they are doing afterwards. Believe me its ...Read more
HI Jim, It is worth it. Everyone of us has or has had the same problem. Read some of the journals and see how well they are doing afterwards. Believe me its worth it :)
I know it is scary. Im right with you on this one but I cant wait to get it over with. Say some prayers it really does help. God will be there with you the whole way and so will all of us. Good luck to you. Keep you in my prayers tool
Getting there
LInda H
Jim, I understand the fear, but trust me we all have felt that fear, it does get better the closer you get to the date, a calmness comes over you and you\'re ...Read more
Jim, I understand the fear, but trust me we all have felt that fear, it does get better the closer you get to the date, a calmness comes over you and you\'re ready to have the procedure done, I read everyones journals and thought it was just a way of calming other valves, but it was true, the surgeons are professionals that do this everyday and we are so blessed to live in this era that we can have these procedures performed and live a productive life, the recovery is slow but if you\'re patient and listen to your doctor, and body, it is not bad at all, I\'m getting better everyday, Ill keep in touch with youand keep you in my prayers. A hospital bed or recliner at home helps a lot, we rented a hospital bed, it made the transition home easy....Donald Lee
I woke up with the breathing tube still in, wasn\'t expecting that, if this happens remember to remain calm and let the machine continue to do its job, I didn\'t ...Read more
I woke up with the breathing tube still in, wasn\'t expecting that, if this happens remember to remain calm and let the machine continue to do its job, I didn\'t realize this so I panicked a little, but the nurses talked me through it until it was removed. I had some bruising in my throat but it healed in about two weeks it\'s a distant memory now, when is your surgery. Donald Lee
Jim Torrento my surgery is set for aug 6th i am so scared my poor wife is going through this with me i think more ... Read more
Jim Torrento my surgery is set for aug 6th i am so scared my poor wife is going through this with me i think more prayer is needed anything you can help me out with like wow this was,nt as bad as i thought it was going to be etc;
Jim, post surgery was unforgettable I awoke with the breathing tube, not comfortable at all, but once that was removed the staff in ICU was terrific, they attended ...Read more
Jim, post surgery was unforgettable I awoke with the breathing tube, not comfortable at all, but once that was removed the staff in ICU was terrific, they attended to my every need, had some issues with my throat, they got a specialist in there within 24 hours to check me out, they really looked out for me, the step down unit was just as good I was blessed to have a staff of nurses on each shift that treated me as if I was there only patient. Much gratitude to the nursing staff at St. Mary\'s Hospital in Richmond, Va. They\'re the best....
Jim Torrento tell me more about the breathing tube is there anything i should know.
Jim I stayed out for seven weeks, mostly because I had the time built up so I convinced my surgeon to give me six weeks and I took an additional week vacation. ...Read more
Jim I stayed out for seven weeks, mostly because I had the time built up so I convinced my surgeon to give me six weeks and I took an additional week vacation. I probably could had went back in four weeks, but probably on half days, just let your body tell you when completed to return, cause we all heal differently, keep in touch and keep posting. Don L
Jim Torrento I am a [postal employee and over there ,no such thing as half days, or light duty you either get go a ... Read more
Jim Torrento I am a [postal employee and over there ,no such thing as half days, or light duty you either get go ahead from your doctor or yoiu can't go back to work(that doesn't bother me i have 10 months of sick leave) how was your after care after i.c.u. people keep telling scary tales (i don't know why is that supposed to make me feel good?) post me.....jim
I am from: Chesterfield, Michigan
