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600 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Sandy that says:

Hi sandy ,
Thank you .
Make the most of every day

Sandy Harvey Thank you Ruth

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672 days ago

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Kathy Applegate posted a note for Sandy that says:

Congrats on your recovery and completing rehab. I am approaching 2 years out and have not looked back. Stay healthy!

Sandy Harveygot a new guestbook post

719 days ago

Joseph Frederick posted a note for Sandy that says:

My story is similar to yours, severe aortic stenosis was not able to have TAVAR valve was to calcified had open heart surgery on 3/10/22, replaced valve and ...Read more

My story is similar to yours, severe aortic stenosis was not able to have TAVAR valve was to calcified had open heart surgery on 3/10/22, replaced valve and had right coronary bypass Lenox Hill Hospital, NYC. All is good,recovery went extremely well. Wishing you a speedy recovery and the best of luck!

Sandy Harveygot a new guestbook post

727 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Sandy that says:

…… keep on going

rest and repeat

Sandy Harveygot a new guestbook post

752 days ago

Merle Wildschut south africa posted a note for Sandy that says:

Hello Sandy trust you recovering well post surgery.# 22March 2022.

Soon you be spoiling your grandkids for an icecream treat ..and yourself.

Take ...Read more

Hello Sandy trust you recovering well post surgery.# 22March 2022.

Soon you be spoiling your grandkids for an icecream treat ..and yourself.

Take care.yeah I lov th comfort of a small cushion against my chest .when driving or am a passenger.

My 7 grandies a curious granmas knobby chest where I had open heart surgery 17 years ago..

Take care recover well.

Merle Wildschut

Sandy Harveygot a new guestbook post

753 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Sandy that says:

Hi sandy ,
I was told to wrap something around the safety belt ( a towel / scarf ) to cushion my chest between the safety belt and my sternal wound . This ...Read more

Hi sandy ,
I was told to wrap something around the safety belt ( a towel / scarf ) to cushion my chest between the safety belt and my sternal wound . This helped a lot !
I loved getting back into my car and starting driving again but it does feel a bit scary , your sternum feels vulnerable .
You ‘ll get there . Little steps , one day at a time .

Sandy Harveygot a new guestbook post

765 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Sandy that says:

A fellow younger ,female post op ohs , she wore one of the surgical braces and found it gave her much more of a feeling of security . She was a bit squeamish ...Read more

A fellow younger ,female post op ohs , she wore one of the surgical braces and found it gave her much more of a feeling of security . She was a bit squeamish about the actual sternum and how it would heal . The support looked a bit like a streamlined life jacket . I wouldn’t have been able to tolerate it due to perimenopausal symptoms / hot flushes . It made a big difference and made her feel more confident .

Sandy Harveygot a new guestbook post

765 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Sandy that says:

Hi sandy ,
You are doing really well with your walking !
everything will start to become easier , just keep pacing yourself and listen to your body .
I ...Read more

Hi sandy ,
You are doing really well with your walking !
everything will start to become easier , just keep pacing yourself and listen to your body .
I gave up on bras for about five months post op , I just couldn’t tolerate the thought of having anything against or near my sternum . I used to just layer up and have a scarf around my neck and over my chest , nobody noticed . It was going into the autumn season so easier to do.
Take care and well done , you ‘re doing great !

Sandy Harvey Thanks Ruth. My niece also suggested a surgical brace that her mother in law used to help ease the he ... Read more

Sandy Harvey Thanks Ruth. My niece also suggested a surgical brace that her mother in law used to help ease the healing process. The doc provided it in South Africa. In the US Amazon had some.