Hey Mike, my mom is going to need aortic valve replacement surgery and is going in for a pre surgical consult with Dr. Yun. Looks like he was your surgeon ...Read more
Hey Mike, my mom is going to need aortic valve replacement surgery and is going in for a pre surgical consult with Dr. Yun. Looks like he was your surgeon too, did you have a similar procedure? Is it safe to say that my mom is in good hands? Let me know whenever you get the chance, thanks!
Mike Nunes Sorry to post so late to this, but he was the best. Everything that he promised he delivered on. Ka ... Read more
Mike Nunes Sorry to post so late to this, but he was the best. Everything that he promised he delivered on. Kaiser was wonderful for me.
Hi mike, thanks for the note on the recliner. I made some calls today and have located a place that should have something for me when I return home. No harm ...Read more
Hi mike, thanks for the note on the recliner. I made some calls today and have located a place that should have something for me when I return home. No harm having it.
Glad too hear you are recovering well....I hate those first few days of recovery - I had pretty major surgery when I was sixteen and still remember just a moment in ICU waking up - it's rough..and when they told me to get up and sit in a chair..I was like, really? Anyway, I know we are all grateful to get "fixed" and be able to move along with our lives. Keep up the great work on recovering.
Wow good news you are well on your way to recovery. A day at a time ... all the best on your new journey with your newly fixed heart.
I've still got all this ...Read more
Wow good news you are well on your way to recovery. A day at a time ... all the best on your new journey with your newly fixed heart.
I've still got all this to come dont have an op date yet still waiting for it.
Best wishes
Mike:
The first couple of weeks you need to rest and recover. Do lots of walking, naps and let your body heal and recover. I am >4 weeks post MVR and feel ...Read more
Mike:
The first couple of weeks you need to rest and recover. Do lots of walking, naps and let your body heal and recover. I am >4 weeks post MVR and feel very good. Look forward to you discharge from the hospital.
Glad to see you feel well enough to post for yourself. The first couple of weeks are rough, but take the meds, rest a lot and try to drink enough fluids. ...Read more
Glad to see you feel well enough to post for yourself. The first couple of weeks are rough, but take the meds, rest a lot and try to drink enough fluids. I did ok with ginger ale and coke, not so well with milk and OJ at first. Now, four weeks later, no problems. I am glad you are healing, every day you (or your loved ones most likely) will see progress. Keep healing!
Hello Mike,
Good to hear that the healing has begun. You will feel better each day. I am now 18 days post op, and feeling wonderful. I took a long walk today. ...Read more
Hello Mike,
Good to hear that the healing has begun. You will feel better each day. I am now 18 days post op, and feeling wonderful. I took a long walk today.
Still wake up during the night but think that's because I have a newborn valve. I could not have a repair as there was so much calcification. This apparently was from rheumatic fever as a child.
I had a terrible cough fort a long time way before surgery, and am so happy to say that its disappeared.
Rest when you can, drink lots of water and ask for pain meds when you need them.
Thinking of you and remembering you in my prayers.
Be sure to journal as your strength improves. Before you know it you will be home sweet home.
Your heart sister!
Congratulations Mike on your successful repair!
I'm with Kevin -- I LOVED my ice chips - couldn't get enough of them - seriously. That and apple juice the ...Read more
Congratulations Mike on your successful repair!
I'm with Kevin -- I LOVED my ice chips - couldn't get enough of them - seriously. That and apple juice the first day or two. I wasn't that hungry even on the day of discharge but I managed to eat some solid food the last 2 days. They won't let you go home unless you poop....so you have to eat something solid toward the end, even if you aren't that hungry.... ;)
Wishing you all the best with your recovery.... keep us posted!
Great News!!! I would also recommend to stay with Ice Chips and maybe small sips of water the first day. Jello and broths on the second day. Don't rush into ...Read more
Great News!!! I would also recommend to stay with Ice Chips and maybe small sips of water the first day. Jello and broths on the second day. Don't rush into solid foods to quickly! Best to your entire Family!
Another patient, Eleanor posted a note for Mike that says:
Great to know, glad the surgery was quick and that a repair was possible. I had aortic valve replacement on July 14th, so my surgery was a bit longer, about ...Read more
Great to know, glad the surgery was quick and that a repair was possible. I had aortic valve replacement on July 14th, so my surgery was a bit longer, about 4 hours I think. I hope the healing process is as smooth.
Mike and family! That is fantastic news. Thank you for letting our heart family know that Mike did great. Am so thankful that they could repair the valve. ...Read more
Mike and family! That is fantastic news. Thank you for letting our heart family know that Mike did great. Am so thankful that they could repair the valve.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Every day will get better and better.
A couple reminders: keep hydrated, ask for pain meds when pain started, rest and limit visitors the first few days.
Think positive thoughts and remember the tough part of this journey is done.
Talk to you soon.
Healthy heart hugs,
L
Best wishes for today and all the following days. I know you will be so happy to wake up and see your family cheering you on. My thoughts are with them, too, ...Read more
Best wishes for today and all the following days. I know you will be so happy to wake up and see your family cheering you on. My thoughts are with them, too, for waiting during the surgery must be so hard, I felt for my own sitting and waiting for calls from the OR nurse. Blessings to you all.
Good morning Mike and Lovely Wife and Family.
I meant to post to you yesterday but got caught up in appts. due to my own surgery coming up 20th. Wanted to ask ...Read more
Good morning Mike and Lovely Wife and Family.
I meant to post to you yesterday but got caught up in appts. due to my own surgery coming up 20th. Wanted to ask the name of your wife so we can post you both back and we can thank her personally for updates to us all.
Everything is going to go smoothly Mike. It is a big day today and you have many thoughts and prayers with you and your Family headed into surgery with you. Have condfidence in the talent and knowledge, experience of the "team" that will meet, prep and carry you off into a place that will give you back pieces of your life with those you love that you have been missing. A new healthier life with your mended heart awaits you. I look forward in a week in hearing my husband read your posts as you and I both recover together with the others headed into or just out from surgery. Think how this is going to make the Holidays this year a special time as all of this will be behind you and nothing but getting stronger and healthier in front of you.
You have my love and a gentle hug to your wife this day along with a very heartfelt prayer! You Can Do This!
Good morning Mike,
Wow the big day is here. Will be thinking of you today as you drift off to a quiet place. My prayers are with you.
Looking forward to ...Read more
Good morning Mike,
Wow the big day is here. Will be thinking of you today as you drift off to a quiet place. My prayers are with you.
Looking forward to the post from your wife that says, all is well.
Talk to you once you are up to it. I am two weeks post op and feeling stronger every day.
Love,
Your heart sister Mia
Mike,
As the rain falls here in Seattle, I am feeling blessed to have found this blog and your story and the stories of all our heart brothers and sisters. ...Read more
Mike,
As the rain falls here in Seattle, I am feeling blessed to have found this blog and your story and the stories of all our heart brothers and sisters.
My surgery is the following day. We will recover together - brother from another mother, sister from another mister! hee-hee
I wish you the best of luck and pray for the skilled hands that will lay upon you tomorrow.
Following along, with a heart that beats strong and long.
Mike, Wanted to tell you all your heart family will be praying for you before and during your surgery.
May I suggest you do something fun with your family ...Read more
Mike, Wanted to tell you all your heart family will be praying for you before and during your surgery.
May I suggest you do something fun with your family today!
This time next week.you should be sitting.in the easy chair. Glad you got the automatic chair. You will find that sleeping and resting in that chair will.be fantastic.
Once they start letting you drink, please make sure to drink lotd of water. I seemef to get a bit dehydrated
Have a good Tuesday!
Mike, thinking of you as you prepare for surgery. What days is it scheduled for,?
I am excited for you to do the count up. By day 42 you will be relaxing, ...Read more
Mike, thinking of you as you prepare for surgery. What days is it scheduled for,?
I am excited for you to do the count up. By day 42 you will be relaxing, and feeling so good after your procedure.
The good news from her is I am on day 13 post op, and am feeling pretty good. Went to surgeon today and my report was good. Little drainage from groin incision.
The physician assistant suggested that I take two pain pills tonigjht before bed. Shes hoping that I can sleep all night.
Try to think positive thoughts. You will go to asleep and wake up to a wortldbthastb will offer as o many opportunities to you. Your heart family will be with you in thoughts and prayer.
Talk to you soon.
Sending
Butterfly kisses your way,!
n sleep tyhru the nighht.
Mike Nunes I am all set for the 8/13 unless I get a call to change, do all the pre-op stuff today, a long day bu ... Read more
Mike Nunes I am all set for the 8/13 unless I get a call to change, do all the pre-op stuff today, a long day but glad to have it all done.
Good luck Mike as you head off towards surgery. Waiting (and in my case imagination) truly are the hard parts. All the worry about pain, the breathing tube, ...Read more
Good luck Mike as you head off towards surgery. Waiting (and in my case imagination) truly are the hard parts. All the worry about pain, the breathing tube, removal of chest tubes, turned out to be less than I imagined. I wish you the best experience and the speediest recovery.
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