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Hi John, please be patient. Give yourself more time to heal. You have had serious surgery--so many procedures on your heart. It is a shock to your heart, your body, and your brain. Think positive! And, you will feel much better as each day goes by. Wishing you all the best!

Hi, John. I had surgery 8 1/2 years ago...Aortic Valve replacement and aneurysm repair. Yes, the operation was stressful and an ordeal....BUT once you are done, you are GOLDEN. I healed up fairly quickly due to good eating and exercise habits. I went into the operation as a WARRIOR. I am happy to say that I have had absolutely NO PROBLEMS SINCE, and I am still going strong! It's like it never happened, and you will feel that way, too! So keep concentrating on good thoughts and healing, and pretty soon this will all be in the rear view mirror and you will be better than ever!

At two weeks post-op from my second aortic valve replacement and aortic graft OHS, I remember using a wheel chair to make it to my surgeon's office for a check up. Two weeks is very early and I still needed help even sitting down and getting up or to reposition myself when lying down. I was still pretty much helpless. Believe me, it gets better, little by little. I'm now 9 weeks post-op and it's remarkable how much I've improved but even still, some days are better than others.

I'm thinking of you and sending prayers your way. Glad you may be moving home soon. Yes, posting is exhausting, so I have laid off most of the time! Just be kind to yourself & take it one day at a time. As Adam said just heal, heal, heal! Bravo!

Hope you are feeling good. The first week was the hardest. I was so nauseous from the surgery meds and I couldn’t stand to smell food but after about a week everything was better. Hated sleeping on my back but after 14 weeks it’s the only way I can sleep. Good luck with your recovery